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Senate Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
Senate of Pennsylvania
Session of 2017 - 2018
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | January 12, 2018 04:55 PM |
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| From: | Senator Patrick M. Browne |
| To: | All Senate members |
| Subject: | Resolution designating the day of February 11, 2018, as “PA 2-1-1 Day” in Pennsylvania |
| In the near future, I will be introducing a Resolution designating the day of February 11, 2018, as “PA 2-1-1 Day” in Pennsylvania. PA 2-1-1 is the nonprofit organization assigned use of the 2-1-1 dialing code by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission in order to provide community service information and referral, as currently accomplished through seven regional programs. 2-1-1 is a free service that connects Pennsylvanians in need to health and human service assistance available through government programs and private and non-profit organizations in their communities. It can provide assistance to communities in a time of a disaster and connects volunteers and donors with organizations who can leverage resources to meet the needs of the community. 97% of Pennsylvania residents turn to 2-1-1 for free, confidential referrals and information every day. The referral requests documented by 2-1-1 can be used to inform state and local government as well as community service organizations in assessing needs and planning services and it offers a stable statewide infrastructure that can be used in a broad variety of ways to streamline and enhance the work of State government. The United Ways in Pennsylvania should be recognized for their critical role in providing funding for the PA 2-1-1 system in Pennsylvania. Please join me in co-sponsoring this resolution. |
Introduced as SR270