From a press release:

"The United Way of the Greater Capital Region (UWGCR) has launched their 2-1-1 Northeast Region service.

This vital information resource provides professional assistance for information on and referral to human services for people with questions on topics ranging from food and shelter to legal or financial assistance. It also acts as an additional outlet for information in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

Please join City of Troy Mayor Harry Tutunjian and officials from the UWGCR on Wednesday August 19th at 10 a.m. in the auditorium located at RPI’s Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies in Troy to learn more about this important initiative.

The information session is an opportunity for you to learn how the United Way 2-1-1 Northeast Region service is able to assist you and/or your office in handling challenging inquiries and, more importantly, provides an outlet for getting answers to the questions you might have."