211 Fundraiser - Haunted House Volunteers (October 2015)

We are partnering with Arx Mortis in Killen, AL to raise funds for our internal 211 program. As you know 2-1-1 maintains the area's comprehensive database of health and human services. Arx Mortis has agreed to donated $200 a night to 2-1-1 if we supply at least 8 volunteers. You would be dressing up and working in the haunted house for a great cause!!! There are 6 days in October that we need to get volunteers on (3 Thursdays and 3 Fridays) Thursday - 15th , 22nd & 29th : 7:30 pm– 10:00 pm Friday - 16th, 23rd & 30th : 7:00 – 12:00 pm On the Fridays if we get more than 8 people, they will give us $25 a volunteer. Our goal is 8 volunteers on Thursday and 15 volunteers each Friday night. Doing this will raise $1,725 for 211 Can you or do you know of someone who can help any of these night??? Please contact Teresa Bartek, Director of Resource Development 256-764-5892 (Office) or campaign@uwshoals.org ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is 211? 2-1-1 is a free, easy to remember telephone number that gives people a fast and easy way to get connected to services and resources in their community. Individual Benefits: • One call gives you access to resources across the community. • It’s efficient, fast and easy to use. • No more wrong numbers, no more wasted time trying to find help. Volunteer Opportunities: United Way 2-1-1 is also the number to call for people who would like to volunteer to help. A call specialist will talk with them to discover interests and talents and connect them with appropriate volunteer opportunities in their community. For Alabama Residents: No matter where they call from in Alabama, by dialing 2-1-1 they will be connected with the 2-1-1 call center closest to the area they are dialing from. In times of emergency and disaster, if one of the call centers is affected, another Alabama call center is automatically set up to take their calls. 2-1-1- can be a valuable resource for: • Individuals • Community Service Providers • Federal and State Agencies • Law Enforcement • Human Resource Departments • Schools • Churches • And many more! Please let me know if you like to help any of the above dates. Dressing up and working in the haunted house for a great cause!!! Link to Arx Mortis https://www.facebook.com/ArxMortis?fref=ts 2-1-1 is an easy to remember, free, confidential call way to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. http://www.uwnwal.org/211-information-and-referral