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United Way Capital Area (UWCA) - (CORPORATE IN-KIND DONATION COLLECTIONS) - 2011 TX WILDFIRES

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http://www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org/about_us/news_info/press_releases/09-07-2011_Families_Affected_by_Wildfires_Call_2-1-1.pdf
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About United Way Capital Area
United Way Capital Area addresses the root causes of poverty by focusing on three key
areas: education, income and health – the building blocks for a good life. UWCA works
to create measurable change that prevents problems from happening in the first place
and that empowers people to improve the quality of life for themselves and others. Our
vision for Central Texas is a community where all individuals and families achieve their
human potential through education, income and healthy lives. For more information,
please visit www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org.
About the UWCA Helpline
The United Capital Area Helpline, an in-house call center, supports Central Texas
through partnerships with 2-1-1 Texas Information and Referral and Central Health
Customer Service. The UWCA Helpline is a seamless system that gives one-call access
to health care and basic needs information and referral.
Service
Temporary

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In-kind Donation Program -
Central Texas Wildfire Relief
United Way Capital Area (UWCA) is helping families in crisis affected by the Central Texas Wildfires by providing available resources and engaging individuals and businesses seeking to provide help in the form of in-kind and monetary resources.

Contact Nikki Krueger at 512-382-8611 for corporate in-kind donations and delivery vehicle inquiries.

The following are in-kind donation requests that we know are needed now. These are mostly emergency donations needed for firefighters:

Sunscreen
Chap stick
Leather gloves
Liquid tear
Hand Sanitizer
Foot Powder
Talcum Powder
Crew socks
Fans
COFFEE!!

Clothing donations are no longer needed.

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ON WEBSITE -

Click the Donate button and provide the donation amount to support families in crisis due to the Central Texas Wildfires.

OR
UWCA Launches Text-to-Give for Wildfire Relief

Supporting Central Texas wildfire victims is now easier by texting WILDFIRE to 85944 to make a $10 donation to the UWCA Central Texas Wildfire Relief Fund.
Messaging and data rates may apply.

SEE NEWS -

Families Affected by Wildfires Call 2-1-1
UWCA Provides Resources to Support Wildfire Relief

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Central Texans Affected by Wildfires Encouraged to Call 2-1-1 for Help

AUSTIN, Texas – September 7, 2011 – The 2-1-1 Helpline, through United Way
Capital Area (UWCA), is the best place for families and individuals affected by
wildfires to call for help. 2-1-1, a free, state-wide information and referral network,
works to constantly update and verify relief resources, as new information is
available. Callers are connected with an experienced call specialist that has the
most up-to-date information on relief resources. If you are in need of help, please
dial 2-1-1 to get information about:
• Evacuations
• Shelter locations
• School closures
• Road closures
• Resources for evacuees
• And other resources
Information on these resources and the UWCA Wildfire Relief Fund and
volunteer opportunities is available at www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org.

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TO Volunteer also see:
http://www.handsoncentraltexas.org/