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A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 11-17, 2018 AS
"2-1-1 AWARENESS WEEK" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida has made
the following determinations:
1. Many times, people need help in meeting life's basic needs.
2. People may experience times of crisis and are not sure where to turn. The 2-1-1
Helpline is that central access point providing individuals and families the guidance and
support they need. In the year 2017, 2-1-1 received 106,454 requests for help.
3. Calls to 2-1-1 are free, confidential, available 24/7 and for people of all ages.
4. 2-1-1 also helps link people to crucial services with specialized advocacy and support
programs that include the Help Me Grow for child development, and 2-1-1's life-saving
"Sunshine" daily telephone calls, which continue to brighten the lives of local seniors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim February 11-17, 2018 as "2-1-1 Awareness Week" in
St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board also urges all citizens to be aware that the simple three digit number 2-1-1
helps them to access information and referrals to programs and services at nearly 4,000
sites in our community providing assistance in such areas as Health Care, Insurance,
Volunteering, Food, Day Care, Mental Health Counseling, Support Groups, Financial
Assistance, VITA free tax help and more.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 6th day of February, 2018.
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