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Secretary’s Challenge Accepted for Santa Clara County

UnitedWaySV has accepted U.S. Dept. of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius' "Secretary's Challenge" to boost children's enrollment in health insurance. In Santa Clara County, more than 18,000 children are uninsured, often because parents don't know they're eligible. UnitedWaySV will accept the Challenge by undertaking activities that will cut red tape by simplifying enrollment and renewal in Healthy Families and Medi-Cal and support the passing of Measure A on the November 2010 ballot. For more information on how you can join us and take action to keep our children healthy, contact Megan Tracz.

Watch It Live...Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge Press Conference

Sept 3 at 6:30 a.m.: Watch United Way take the "Connecting Kids to Coverage Challenge" at a national press conference with both Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan. Hear about children's participation in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) at the state level and more.

Board Approves Endorsement of Measure A - Healthy Kids

UnitedWaySV's Board of Directors recently endorsed Measure A, the Santa Clara County Healthy Kids Parcel Tax, on the November 2010 ballot. Passage of Measure A is necessary to prevent thousands of children from losing their insurance and to ensure that all eligible county children have access to health coverage including preventative healthcare services, early detection and treatment. Support of this measure aligns with UnitedWaySV's 2013 goal of providing 100% of local children with access to routine health care. Email Megan Tracz if you'd like to support efforts to pass Measure A.

U.S. Dept. of Justice Accredits SIREN

Congratulations to United Way partner agency, SIREN (Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network) on receiving approval to provide quality, low-cost immigration legal services to low-income immigrants in Santa Clara County. According to Tuan Nguyen, Immigrant Services Program Director, SIREN intends to open its legal doors to the community on October 1, with a focus on family visa and domestic violence petitioning. United Way supports programs like SIREN because gaining citizenship helps local people increase their financial stability and independence through expanded employment opportunities.

2-1-1 Santa Clara County

Lifeline for Local People
Marks 3rd Anniversary

with 18% Call Jump

As the economy took its toll on local individuals and families in 2009, United Way Silicon Valley's 211 Santa Clara County (211 SCC) was a critical resource for basic needs, employment services, and other key programs.

Top Three Reasons People Call:
1. Basic Needs
2. Criminal Justice/Legal Services
3. Community Services

In its third year of operation, valuable partnerships were formed that improved 2-1-1 SCC's ability to serve as a vital resource for everyday needs and in times of crisis.

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2009 Annual Highlights Report

New San Jose Police Partnership

Disaster and H1n1 Response

Improving Health

Advocating For 2-1-1

And More...

"Police officers in the field constantly encounter people with questions and problems that the officers, by virtue of their training and experience, are not equipped to handle. The 211 system provides police officers with a quick, reliable resource they can provide to people in these situations. 211 Santa Clara County is a great tool for officers in the field and an incredibly valuable resource for individuals and families in
our communities."

Patrick Dwyer

Law Enforcement Liaison

Santa Clara County Mental Health Department

Also Available Online

www.211scc.org

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U.S. Rep Anna Eshoo Urges Congressional Vote on
Calling for 211 Act

July 7: Eshoo and United Ways of California gathered business and community leaders at a rally today
to urge Congress to approve the

Calling for 211 Act, which will

expand 211 to all Americans.

The bill will support expansion of

211 to the entire state of California, where service is now available in

26 of 58 counties.

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Supporting 211 SCC is Easy

Tell a friend, coworker or family member about 211 SCC

Give to United Way's

Community Action Fund

Volunteer to raise

awareness about 2-1-1 SCC

federal 2-1-1 legislation:

H.R.211 and S. 211

To Get Involved

Contact

Kim Ferm
Director, 2-1-1 SCC
408.345.4336