HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 10TH, 2026, AS "211 DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND HONORING UNITED WAY 211 FOR ITS SERVICE TO RHODE ISLANDERS

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY 10TH, 2026, AS "211 DAY" IN THE STATE OF RHODE
ISLAND AND HONORING UNITED WAY 211 FOR ITS SERVICE TO RHODE
ISLANDERS

Introduced By:
Representatives Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Shallcross Smith, Fogarty,
Ajello, Kennedy, Edwards, Solomon, Tanzi, and Boylan

Date Introduced:
February 10, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, United Way 211 is a free and confidential service available 24 hours a day,
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365 days a year, connecting Rhode Islanders to essential health and human services, including
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housing assistance, food access, mental health resources, and disaster response; and
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WHEREAS, Since 2007, United Way of Rhode Island has operated and maintained 211,
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providing vital support to individuals and families in need, ensuring access to services in nearly
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200 languages and dialects; and
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WHEREAS, United Way 211 has served as a critical communication and response
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system during public emergencies, natural disasters, and public health crises, ensuring Rhode
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Islanders receive timely and accurate information; and
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WHEREAS, United Way of Rhode Island has handled nearly 100,000 needs in the State
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in 2025, including referrals handled through 211 and the Aging Disability Resource Center; and
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WHEREAS, The data and insights collected through 211 services help inform policy
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decisions and resource allocation, allowing state and local leaders to better serve their
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communities; and
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WHEREAS, Recognizing February 10th as "211 Day" honors the vital contributions of
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United Way 211 and the many community organizations that collaborate to improve the well-
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being of Rhode Islanders; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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proclaims February 10, 2026, as "211 Day" in Rhode Island, recognizing the significant

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contributions of United Way 211 and its partners in serving the people of our State; and be it
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further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to the United Way of Rhode Island and other
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relevant community partners.
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