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General Relief
An income maintenance program administered and funded entirely by the county that provides basic financial assistance for people who are indigent, usually adults who have no minor children in the home and are ineligible for any of the federally-funded cash grant programs. Services available through the program vary by jurisdiction, but may include cash allowances for qualifying individuals who have targeted special needs, emergency assistance in the form of temporary housing for people who are homeless and the means to return to the state of legal residence for people who are stranded.
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Much appreciated, I'd be lost without it. I've used 211 even before it was open 24/7.
- Frequent 211 WNY Caller
"211 WNY provides a critical communications platform that allows the Help Me Grow community partnership to successfully link families with young children to needed local resources. 211 is a single access point for individuals seeking information and services to keep children healthy and developing on track, as well as services that benefit the entire family."
- Lynn Pullano, Director of Help Me Grow WNY
"211 WNY is a valuable resource for the WNY community and one which our residents have come to rely on. United Way of Buffalo & Erie County is proud to support this initiative and believes fully in the mission of 211 WNY to offer help when it is needed the most."
- Michael Weiner, President & CEO United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
"Excellent service, very polite and professional. Thank you!"
- Heather H.
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- A 211 Frequent Caller

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