United Way of the Capital Region Do You Need Help? – Call 211

United Way of the Capital Region COVID-19 Response

During times of uncertainty, our community comes together to support each other. This has been United Way of the Capital Region’s way of work for nearly 100 years. While, COVID-19 is a new test of our collective strength, we know we can – and will – overcome this challenging time by working together because LIVE UNITED is not about a tagline, it’s a reflection of who we are as a community.

Over the past several days, we’ve received calls and emails from donors and volunteers asking how they can help, as well as messages from community members in need of services. Here is a compilation of resources and giving and volunteering opportunities to date. Please know this is fluid. We will update this information as needs change in our community.

Do You Need Help? – Call 211

211 is a non-emergency line that connects individuals directly to programs and services based on areas of need. Individuals can also access 211 online atuwp.org/211gethelp/.

Do You Need Help? – Call 211

211 is a non-emergency line that connects individuals directly to programs and services based on areas of need. Individuals can also access 211 online atuwp.org/211gethelp/.

Visit 211 Online

Are You an Essential Worker Needing Child Care?

Certain child care providers are open to serve essential workers such as health care personnel and first responders. Click on the button below for a list of these sites.

View a List of Child Care Providers for Essential Workers

Need Helping Filing Your Taxes?

With COVID-19 stimulus checks coming soon, it’s more important than ever that you file a tax return to be eligible for your check. If you haven’t filed yet, try MyFreeTaxes.com – it’s quick, easy and free for simple returns.

Visit MyFreeTaxes.com

Do You Want to Give?

Options to Give Locally, Regionally and Nationally

GIVE LOCALLY

United Way of the Capital Region’s COVID-19 Basic Needs Fund supports trusted United Way partners that provide food, clothing and shelter services in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties. Click on the button below to make a credit card donation to United Way of the Capital Region’s COVID-19 Basic Needs Fund.

Donate Locally

To donate via check,fill out the check payment formand mail it to United Way of the Capital Region.

If you have questions regarding the fund, view theUnited Way of the Capital Region’s COVID-19 Basic Needs Fund Q&A sheet.

GIVE REGIONALLY

The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) is partnering with local United Ways to raise funds to support nonprofit organizations serving our most vulnerable community members in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, Perry and Northern York counties. Click on the button below to donate to TFEC’s COVID-19 Fund.

Donate Regionally

GIVE NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY

COVID-19 has and will continue to have a devasting impact throughout our country and world. To support national and international efforts click on the button below to donate to United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.

Donate Nationally & Internationally

Do You Want to Volunteer?

Please reach out directly with the contacts at each organization. All organization listed below adhere to CDC-recommended cleaning and sanitary precautions.

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

Contact:Chris Grey, Volunteer Manager, atcgray@centralpafoodbank.orgor visitcentralpafoodbank.org.

Need:Volunteer group sizes limited to 10 people or less to pack Crisis Response Boxes. Accommodations have been made to spread out the volunteer space and adhere to CDC-recommended cleaning and sanitary precautions.

American Red Cross

Contact:Laura Hughes atlaura.hughes2@redcross.org.

Need:There is a severe shortage of blood. If your organization is willing to host location for a community American Red Cross blood drive, please contact Laura.

New Hope Ministries

Contact:Visitnhm-pa.org/or call 717.432.2087.

Need:New Hope needs volunteers to pack and carry food. Home deliveries may soon be necessary. Public interactions will be limited.

Harrisburg School District

Contact:Ruth Rivera atcovid19@hbgsd.us.

Need:Family food box distribution every Tuesday and Friday. Packing boxes: noon – 3 p.m. Distributing boxes: 3-6 p.m. Distribution locations are: Foose School, Rowland Academy, John Harris Campus, Cougar Academy at the Lincoln Administration Building, Downey School and Ben Franklin School.


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