What the 2025 government shutdown revealed about food insecurity in Greater Cleveland Calls for food help rose sharply during the 2025 disruption in SNAP assistance, even before benefits were paused This increase shows how many Greater Cleveland families rely on
What if getting help was as simple as making one call or sending a text? For too many families, it hasn’t been. Families have faced confusing systems, long searches for answers, and moments when support felt just out of reach.
United Way of Greater Cleveland brought together nearly 300 volunteers for a Day of Action on National 211 Day to provide free access to everyday essentials in thirty Blessings Boxes available at all Cleveland Public Libraries. On National 211 Day,
United Way of Greater Cleveland launches 211 resource finder at 211oh.org as food becomes No. 1 need among callers Calls to 211 for food-related assistance have more than doubled, reflecting the depth of hardship residents are experiencing throughout Greater Cleveland
A new study explored whether connecting patients to United Way 211 through primary care clinics could improve health by addressing basic needs like food, housing, and utilities. The results showed that building a clinic-based referral system using electronic health records
Millions of Americans count on Medicaid to afford doctor visits, medications, and essential medical care. If you rely on Medicaid for your healthcare, you may have heard in the news about proposed state and federal changes to the program. Co-Authored
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for administering benefits and providing services to veterans, their families, and survivors. If you are a veteran and rely on these services, you may have heard news reports about federal proposals that
Problem gambling is a growing, yet often overlooked, public health issue that impacts millions of people. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, approximately 2.5 million adults suffer from severe gambling problems, with an additional 5 million to 8
On February 11 United Way of Greater Cleveland celebrated United Way 211 Day, emphasizing the importance of the entire organization to the success of this vital community helpline. United Way 211 is the call that Greater Clevelanders make when there
Resource navigators are key supports for older adults On December 10, three expert panelists joined moderator Drew Maziasz of Ideastream Public Media for a Community Conversation about the needs of older adults in our region and the support resources available.
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