As most of you know, 2-1-1 can be reached at anytime, 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week, by simply dialing 2-1-1.

However, what a lot of our readers don’t know is that 2-1-1 is also available via text (text zip code to 898-211), live web chat, and our comprehensive online resource database.

United Way of Marion County’s 2-1-1 is proud to announce the redesigned 2-1-1 online database. All of United Way of Marion County’s resources are easily accessible for the community online.

Online visitors have the options of searching for the agency by name, the agency’s service area, or service category. Not only is the website more visually appeasing, it is also much more functional and user friendly.

Please take a moment to check out the new and improved online database’s pictorial category system!

You may have already heard about the great news, but in case you haven’t…

The wait list for Ocala Housing Authority’s Section 8 Program will be opening on Saturday, November 5th at 9am.

Yes, you heard that right, THIS SATURDAY!

For our readers who may not be familiar with the Section 8 Program:   Section 8 is a program that assist those with low income to create housing stability by providing a voucher (to those who qualify) that covers a portion of a household’s rent (for landlord’s that accept housing vouchers).

As you can see, Section 8 has a lot of benefits…Are you interested?

Yes?

Then make sure to contact 2-1-1 or the Ocala Housing Authority for more information and locations!

2-1-1 is available 24/7 via phone (dial 2-1-1), text (zip code to 898-211), and live chat.