Bergen County United Way - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/319151.xml Bergen County United Way - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 New Jersey's 2-1-1 Service Offers Help and Hope Under New Leadership Laura Zink Marx Brings 25 Years of Experience to the Job http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1386234.htm NJ 2-1-1, a statewide network that connects NJ citizens with government, social service and community resources, welcomes Laura Zink Marx back to its ranks as Executive Director. NJ 2-1-1 works closely with state government agency and department leaders as well as local community organizations to provide information that will help NJ residents find solutions to everyday challenges as well as critical life issues. The organization has a statewide database of health and human service resources and call centers that are staffed around the clock. This free, confidential service is accessed by dialing 2-1-1 from any phone in the state or by going to www.nj211.org. (PRWeb Sep 29, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1386234.htm NJ 211 Responds to Foreclosure Woes by Connecting People With Resources; Housing Related Inquiries Continue to Climb http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb963114.htm The growing need for housing and financial assistance is evident from the calls for help received by 2-1-1. This free and confidential statewide service connects citizens with state and local resources that provide assistance, and by alerting residents to viable solutions through its Web site, www.nj211.org where those who fear foreclosure, will find a wealth of knowledge that may help. (PRWeb May 27, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb963114.htm Information on Tax Assistance Programs Available at NJ 211 -- Residents Calling in Record Numbers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb828674.htm NJ 211 Call Centers have seen a 600% increase in inquiries pertaining to tax related savings including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) program and other cost saving measures available to senior citizens and military families. The NJ 211 website, www.nj211.org, devotes an entire page to tax related services and provides useful links to readers who want to learn more about these programs, find Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site locations, or print a coupon from H&R Block that will entitle qualified taxpayers to a discount for services. NJ 211 is dedicated to increasing efficient use of government services by educating the public about available programs and services. (PRWeb Apr 5, 2008)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/04/prweb828674.htm NJ 211 and Komen Affiliate Renew Partnership that Makes Mammograms More Accessible to a Population at Risk http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb618691.htm African American women are 32% more likely to die of breast cancer due to lack of early detection of the disease. The partnership between NJ 211and the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Central and South Jersey Affiliate is determined to change that statistic. NJ residents are urged to call NJ 211 to learn more about community resources for early detection and find out if they are eligible for free mammograms. (PRWeb Jan 13, 2008)

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