2010-02-19 - BIG STEP - PUC Awards 2-1-1 to PA2-1-1

Progress toward making 2-1-1 available in Pennsylvania occurred on February 11th when the Public Utility Commission took action. PUC awarded the number to PA2-1-1, a non-profit group, focused on bringing this centralized helpline to Pennsylvania. 2-1-1 is an easy to remember telephone number and web address that, when available, connects people with important community health and human services and volunteer opportunities, and is being spearheaded by United Ways and Information and Referral Centers in states and local communities. PA has been one of the last states in the U.S. to enact this service.  Nancy Kukovich, Board Chair of PA2-1-1, and President of the United Way of Westmoreland County says "Families in need deserve a simple way to connect to the critical services in our communities. We hope to get this started in a few key urban centers across the state in the coming year." For more information: click  PA2-1-1.org