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FOR MEDICAL, POLICE, FIRE EMERGENCIES ALWAYS DIAL 9-1-1.
2-1-1 TTY/TDD (877) 211-3233
Outside of County (888) 877-3211 News You Can Use
Free Tax Preperation
If you make $50,000 or less you could qualify for free tax preparation.
All returns prepared through a VITA Tax Prep site are done at no charge. As many VITA sites are located near paid tax preparers, before you sit down to have them prepare your tax return, always ask, “Is this a VITA site? Is there any charge for preparing my federal and state forms?” If there is a charge quoted, leave immediately and contact 2-1-1 to verify the address of the VITA site.
FamilyWize Discount Card
Save up to 30% or more off your prescriptions. Individuals that have no health insurance or have no prescription coverage can start receiving immediate savings by presenting the FamilyWize discount card at any participating pharmacy. Click here for more information and to download and print your discount card.
To view a report of how much money FamilyWize discount cards are saving residents in Monterey County, Click here.
Publications and Recognition
Rob Pappani, Board Chair for United Way Monterey County, speaks out about the valuable service of 2-1-1
"Soapbox: 2-1-1 Monterey County connecting statewide"Article in the Salinas Californian reflecting on 2-1-1 service to the community in 2010
"2-1-1 Monterey County sees needs grow"The Monterey County Board of Supervisors recognizes 2-1-1 Monterey County for its efforts in serving the community View the Resolution here.
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Volunteer Center
Connect to the Volunteer Center Website here.
Mission
The Volunteer Center of United Way Monterey County’s mission is to engage the community and focus resources to improve lives in Monterey County . We carry out this mission by matching volunteers with meaningful opportunities to serve in our community. We partner with hundreds of community-based nonprofits throughout the county to link them with volunteers who have the skills and interests that match their organization’s needs. Whether you want to become a volunteer or recruit volunteers for your organization, we can help.
The following community programs are also available:
CalWORKs
In conjunction with the Monterey County Department of Social and Employment Services we work to place welfare recipients in volunteer opportunities in order for them to gain work experience and develop skills to assist them in attaining employment.
Caminos
This program places expelled students in meaningful volunteer opportunities in order to complete required community service hours for re-admittance into school. Our philosophy is that any youth can be transformed through service activities and positive interactions with caring adults in the community. Students participate in weekly “Reflections” sessions which provide skill-building exercises and allow for personal reflection on their experience.
Community Service Awards
For more than 30 years, the Volunteer Center has hosted an annual volunteer recognition celebration to recognize and honor the efforts of our outstanding community volunteers. To nominate a volunteer from your community, use the application found here.