HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C (WLOS) — National 211 Day, an annual event that highlights the free, 24/7 helpline connecting people to vital resources during times of crisis, takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
The helpline works in all 50 states, and any local United Way helps connect people to food, housing, health and disaster resources.
News 13 spoke with the United Way of Henderson County about the impact of 211 in their area. Executive Director Katherine Carlton said the nonprofit has been serving the county since 1953…