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211 is as critical as roads and serves as the infrastructure for the health and human services industry. As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, a donation is a lifeline that connects Illinoisans struggling with life’s challenges and affordability to essential help.
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211's Impact in Illinois
From July 2024 to June 2025, 211 in Illinois achieved the following impact.
CONTACTS HANDLED
HOUSING REQUESTS
UTILITY REQUESTS
EMPLOYMENT REQUESTS
FOOD REQUESTS
UNMET NEEDS IDENTIFIED
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