United Way SWV Celebrates National 211 Day with Beckley Open House

The free 211 hotline connects people to essential health and human services in southern West Virginia.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The United Way of Southern West Virginia is hosting an open house in Beckley on February 11, 2026 to celebrate National 211 Day and raise awareness for its free 211 hotline. The 211 service helps individuals find local community resources and navigate social services. The open house will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Way office in Beckley.

Why it matters

The 211 hotline provides a vital connection for residents of southern West Virginia to access essential health and human services. By hosting an open house on National 211 Day, the United Way SWV aims to highlight the importance of this free resource and encourage community members to learn more about and support its work.

The details

The United Way SWV supports over 30 community partners with grant funding and provides the Equal Footing Shoe Fund and 211 Information and Referral Hotline. The open house will allow the public to meet the United Way SWV staff, learn about the 211 service, and make donations to support the organization's efforts.

  • National 211 Day is observed on February 11 each year.
  • The 2026 National 211 Day open house will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

United Way of Southern West Virginia

A non-profit organization that supports over 30 community partners in southern West Virginia and provides the 211 Information and Referral Hotline.

Trena Dacal

The Executive Director of United Way SWV.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We are always open to having the community stop into our office to provide information on the most vital services available in southern West Virginia or to ask questions about our fundraising efforts and direct services.”

— Trena Dacal, Executive Director, United Way SWV (wvnstv.com)

“We encourage those who want to support our work to make a $21 (or greater) donation in honor of the 2-1-1 Information and Referral Hotline. We are so proud to provide a vital local program and connect the residents of southern West Virginia with the resources they need.”

— Trena Dacal, Executive Director, United Way SWV (wvnstv.com)

What’s next

The United Way SWV open house on National 211 Day will be an opportunity for the community to learn more about the 211 hotline and how to support the organization's work.

The takeaway

The United Way SWV's 211 hotline is a critical resource for connecting residents of southern West Virginia to essential health and human services. By hosting an open house on National 211 Day, the organization aims to raise awareness and encourage community engagement with this vital program.