Updated: 12:55 PM EDT June 1, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio The United Way Building on Jackson Street in downtown Toledo will soon have a new occupant.
The Lucas Metropolitan Housing board of commissioners voted Monday to authorize a purchase agreement for the property. The United Way of Greater Toledo currently owns the building.
LMH President and CEO Joaquin Cintron Vega said the downtown facility will better serve LMH, and touted its proximity to TARTA and free parking: Consolidating staff into one location has been a goal of LMH for many years. By acquiring this building, it will bring the entire administrative team under one roof. In addition to operational cost savings, it will allow for greater collaboration and teamwork among the staff. Additionally, this downtown location allows for better access to LMH by guests and clients with the availability of close transit access and free parking in the adjacent parking garage. Because many of our partners are located in t
Alabama VA Health Care System expands COVID-19 vaccines to all eligible Veterans of all ages
VA announces expansion of vaccines to all eligible Veterans By Kate Smith | March 11, 2021 at 6:10 PM CST - Updated March 11 at 8:32 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama Veterans utilizing VA services are eligible to receive the vaccine, no matter what their age is.
Veterans can call their local VA clinic to register for an appointment.
Late last year, Veterans at the VA Health Center in Birmingham were part of the Johnson & Johnson clinical trial. When the FDA approved emergency use, the VA was one of the first organizations to receive the single dose vaccine.
Huntsville, Birmingham VA Health Care System expands vaccinations for 40-years-old and up
Veterans 40-years-old and up are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine By Tiffany Thompson | March 4, 2021 at 10:25 PM CST - Updated March 5 at 3:51 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - As of March 4, the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Health Care System is now giving COVID-19 shots to eligible veterans 40-years-old and older.
Eligibility is currently defined as veterans who are already enrolled, or who are qualified to enroll, with the VA.
You can learn more about VA priority groups and eligibility on the VA website.
You are urged to call your local VA clinic to learn more about eligibility and to schedule an appointment. The Huntsville VA Clinic can be reached at (256) 533-8477.
How can you help celebrate National 211 Day?
The call center saw a major increase in calls in 2020 mainly about housing & shelter
How can you help celebrate National 211 Day? By Sam Bauman | February 11, 2021 at 3:27 PM EST - Updated February 11 at 10:50 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Thursday Feb. 11, is National 211 Day.
A day set aside to help raise awareness for the services 211 provides to those in need in our community.
Here in Savannah, inside the Herschel V. Jenkins United Way Building, is a small room, that plays a big role in the Coastal Empire. The headquarters for 211.
â211 is an information is an information and referral call center,â said United Way of Coastal Empire President/CEO Brynn Grant.
Veterans encouraged to enroll in VA health care as vaccine rollout continues
More veterans expected to enroll in VA healthcare By Catherine Patterson | January 22, 2021 at 5:57 PM CST - Updated January 22 at 10:48 PM
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Starting Monday, the Birmingham VA tells us they should be able to give shots to 1,000 veterans 65 and older every week day.
And now, they expect to see more veterans enroll with the VA to get their shot.
Right now, there are about 70,000 veterans enrolled out of a potential 200,000 in the area.
Up until now, the Birmingham VA Health Care System has been able to vaccinate up to 300 veterans over 65 with the Pfizer vaccine.