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Innovation Award Spotlight: LIFT (Leveraging Income for Tomorrow)
Innovation Award Spotlight: LIFT (Leveraging Income for Tomorrow)

When stability slips, LIFT steps in to help families stay afloat before crisis hits. Over 2,300 individuals served, with nearly $900,000 distributed in critical assistance. Continue Reading

Postedby Sarah Pottelberg
Date posted05/18/2026


Innovation Award Spotlight: Military and Family Helpline
Innovation Award Spotlight: Military and Family Helpline

Since launching as part of 211 services, the team has added 600+ military-connected resources and upported 4,500+ veterans, servicemembers, and their families in just 9 months. Continue Reading

Postedby Sarah Pottelberg
Date posted05/5/2026


Member Spotlight: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)
Member Spotlight: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)

Member Spotlight: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Continue Reading

Postedby Leah Hayes
Date posted04/28/2026


Member Spotlight: Family Resource Center (FRC)
Member Spotlight: Family Resource Center (FRC)

Member Spotlight: Family Resource Center (FRC) Continue Reading

Postedby Leah Hayes
Date posted03/31/2026


Member Spotlight: National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)
Member Spotlight: National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)

Member Spotlight: National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) Continue Reading

Postedby Leah Hayes
Date posted02/24/2026


Government Shutdown: Unpack Your Patience
Government Shutdown: Unpack Your Patience

The most important concept for Community Navigation programs to consider during a government shutdown is that we are the go-to place when people are hurting. Continue Reading

Postedby Sandra Ray
Date posted02/1/2026


Inform USA Member Spotlight- Richard Shutes
Inform USA Member Spotlight- Richard Shutes

Inform USA Member Spotlight: Richard Shutes Continue Reading

Postedby Leah Hayes
Date posted01/27/2026


Innovation Awards
Innovation Awards

The Inform USA Innovation Award recognizes organizations that have introduced impactful changes within their Community Navigation services. Whether through a simple yet effective adjustment or the execution of a bold, complex strategy, this award celebrates innovations that make a meaningful... Continue Reading

Postedby Sarah Pottelberg
Date posted01/22/2026


Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season
Supporting Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season

For Community Navigation Professionals Continue Reading

Postedby Leah Hayes
Date posted12/11/2025


Template of QA Scoring Guide, courtesy of 211info
Template of QA Scoring Guide, courtesy of 211info

Template of QA Scoring Guide.xlsx This quality assurance tool measures not only the percent of records updated, but the accuracy of the updates (such as agency descriptions, grammar, style guide adherence, taxonomy, double indexing, etc). There are two scoring sections, one that allows the... Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2025


Emergency Response Support for Partners courtesy of 211info
Emergency Response Support for Partners courtesy of 211info

Emergency Response Support for Partners This one-page document succinctly describes 211info and its role and capabilities in times of disaster. The document concludes with an invitation to contact the 211info Statewide Emergency Management Director for additional information or to discuss how... Continue Reading

Date posted12/4/2025


Emergency Response Handbook courtesy of King County 211 - Crisis Connections
Emergency Response Handbook courtesy of King County 211 - Crisis Connections

Emergency Response Handbook This document outlined staff procedures for responding during different types of disasters. It included detailed instructions on where to find first aid supplies, defibrillator, fire extinguisher, and generator, including instructions on how to use these devices as... Continue Reading

Date posted11/26/2025