Community Resources
211 - Help Starts Here
We are the boots on the ground, the local experts who make finding help easier. There are more than 200 211 agencies across the United States, each with a team of compassionate, highly trained community specialists who are available to help you access the best local resources and services to address any need.
The 211 network in the United States responds to more than 13 million requests for help every year. Most calls, web chats, and text messages are from people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) designated 211 as the 3-digit number for information and referrals to social services and other assistance in 2000. The 211 service is provided by more than 200 local organizations that are committed to serving their communities. Many different kinds of organizations operate the 211 service, including United Ways, Goodwill, Community Action Partnerships, and local crisis centers.
Delcan Hobbs CPR/AED Fund
The Declan Hobbs CPR/AED Training Fund, supported by Mitchell United Way, provides free CPR and AED training for daycare providers and teachers in our community. This initiative ensures that those responsible for the care and safety of children are equipped with life-saving skills, enhancing the overall safety and preparedness of educational and childcare environments. By making this training accessible at no cost, the fund aims to foster a safer community for everyone.
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This fund was established by the Hobbs family after Declan was saved by his daycare provider, Rose Menning, thanks to her CPR training. In honor of this life-saving act, the family partnered with Mitchell United Way to create this fund.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
After launching in 1995, the program grew quickly. First books were only distributed to children living in Sevier County, Tennessee where Dolly grew up. It became such a success that in 2000 a national replication effort was underway. By 2003, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library had mailed one million books. It would prove to be the first of many millions of books sent to children around the world.
SMILES Dental Bus
Mitchell United Way supports the Smiles Dental Bus, which provides essential dental care to children in need. This mobile dental clinic ensures that children in our community have access to oral health services, promoting healthier smiles and overall well-being.
Day of Caring
Mitchell United Way's Day of Caring is an annual event dedicated to bringing volunteers together to support local community projects. This day of service involves individuals and groups working on various initiatives around the Mitchell community. The Day of Caring demonstrates the collective power of volunteerism, showing that by working together, we can make a meaningful difference in Mitchell.
