A message from Orv Kimbrough, our President & CEO: As part of this community, United Way of Greater St. Louis cares about the people and neighborhoods we serve. Like you, I spent the majority of last night and this morning watching with a heavy heart and grave concern as the devastating results of the protests in Ferguson unfolded. While violence drowned out voices of peaceful protest, we are fortunate for all who are committed to our communitys healing and stand at this intersection ready to meet immediate needs and support our unified path forward. United Way is once again assessing the needs of people who need help and stands ready to connect the citizens of our region with the help they need. Our experience shows that as situations evolve, so do the needs of residents. In a unified effort to help meet these needs, we will continue to join with partner organizations to help people in this region recover in the short- and long-term. There is little doubt that the regional challenges that lie ahead will be complex. Right now, our neighbors in the affected areas who need non-emergency help are encouraged to call United Way 2-1-1 to register their needs and get connected with available assistance. For more information on United Ways efforts to help people in Ferguson and beyond, visit our HelpingPeople.org/helpingferguson. To connect to resources, simply dial 2-1-1 or call 1-800-427-4626. As our community moves forward, it is the generous spirit of our region and our ability to stick together that will help us heal. Thank you for being part of the healing.
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 21:00:00 +0000
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