Donate

When someone doesn’t know where to turn, they call 211

When someone calls 211, they are often scared, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn.
Your gift ensures trained 211 specialists are available 24/7 to listen, care, and connect people to food, housing, healthcare, mental health support, and financial assistance—right when it matters most.

Your gift is more than support.

It’s relief. It’s dignity. It’s hope.

Help Someone Right Now

Your Impact

Every dollar helps connect people to real help, in real time.

  • $10 connects multiple individuals or families to local resources in one day
  • $25 supports one full 211 call for food, housing, or utility help
  • $50 provides in-depth resource navigation for families in crisis
  • $100 keeps trained specialists available 24/7
  • $211+ supports outreach and keeps resource information accurate and up to date

Why 211 Matters

  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Free, confidential, and accessible to everyone
  • Connects people to thousands of local services
  • Reduces strain on emergency rooms, crisis lines, and first responders

One Call. One Text. One Chat. Real Help.

  • Dial: 211
  • Text: Your ZIP Code to 898211
  • Online: Chat Now with one our specialists

Caller Journey Giving Tiers

The First Call

$211 Annually

You ensure the call is answered—the first lifeline when someone doesn’t know where to turn.

 ($8.11 per paycheck or $17.58 per month)

The Steady Voice

$500

You help sustain trained specialists who provide calm, clarity, and compassion during moments of crisis.

The Connection Point

$1,000

You make it possible to connect callers to real solutions that stabilize lives.

The Follow-up

$2,500

You ensure callers aren’t forgotten—they’re supported fully beyond the first interaction.

Leadership Supporters at This Level Include:
United Way of Clare and Gladwin Counties
Midland Noon Rotary Foundation

The Turning Point

$5,000

Transforms lives by helping callers reach lasting outcomes.

Leadership Supporters at This Level Include:

John and Pat Zimmerman

Access Advocate

$10,000

Funds SDOH screenings, targeted referrals, and follow-up for Medicaid and ALICE households across multiple counties.

Partners at This Level Include:
United Way of Greater Central Michigan
United Way of Bay County
United Way of St. Clair County
Charles J. Strosacker Foundation
Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation

Care Coordination Partner

$25,000

Strengthens care coordination through CHW case management, warm handoffs, closed-loop referrals, and collaboration with regional Community Information Exchange (CIE) partners.

Partners at This Level Include:
United Way of Saginaw County
United Way of Midland County

Health Equity Champion

$50,000

Expands 211’s capacity to serve rural communities, reduce unmet needs, and deepen partnerships with health systems and county agencies.

Partners at This Level Include:
Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation
Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation

Regional Impact Leader

$100,000+

Sustains program growth across all 23 counties by supporting core staffing, technology infrastructure, CHW services, CIE participation, and SDOH-based navigation.

Donate to Change Lives

Thank you

We are deeply grateful to the individuals, foundations, and partner organizations whose leadership and generosity make 211 possible across our region. Their commitment ensures help is available—every hour of every day—for anyone who needs it.

Close Prompt

Need Help?

Click to Chat!

Click to Live Chat