Community Disaster Service Centers/Hotlines | United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund
701 North Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Eligibility
Most United Ways are not set up to provide direct assistance to individuals, but we work with many community partners that do. The best way to find available resources in your area is by calling our 2-1-1 help number. Sometimes the 2-1-1 line can be a problem from a cell phone, or may not yet be available in your immediate area. If you can't get through on 2-1-1, you can go to www.211.org and type in your zip code. It will provide an alternate number where one is available.
Required documents
Varies
Hours
24/7
Application process
Call or Visit Website for Information
Fees
No Fees
When communities face disaster, United Way plays a key role. From ensuring our first responders can act swiftly, to leading long-term recovery, United Way has the experience, networks and capacity to address even the most devastating events. United Way's primary role in times of disaster is in long-term recovery, which can take 3-5 years.
They serve as a convener for social service providers to assess needs and ensure the delivery of ongoing support
They focus investments and efforts on disaster case management, structural repairs, victims' health, and other unmet needs
They create innovative partnerships to address emerging needs and fill gaps
Last assured
06/12/2020
What's Here
Providing organization
United Way Worldwide
Mission
To improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
Vision
We will build a stronger America by mobilizing our communities to improve people's lives.
To do this we will:
Energize and inspire people to make a difference
Craft human care agendas within and across our communities
Build coalitions around these agendas
Increase investments in these agendas by expanding and diversifying our own development efforts and supporting those of others
Measure, communicate, and learn from the impact of our efforts
Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve