The 2–1–1 program is operated by the United Way of Anchorage, but it operates on behalf of all the United Ways in the state of Alaska.

What it is, is a resource for a call in at 2–1–1 or the website 2–1–1 dot Org.

It's a resource where folks can go if they have any needs. whether they be human services needs or other services that they require to maintain a healthy life style.

Unfortunately according to latest statistics, this program is seeing a steady increase of needs from low income to middle income levels.

Karen Lundquist Executive Director for the local United Way of the Tanana Valley says this program is becoming a necessity.

"The part that is I guess disturbing to all of us is, is that it is starting to creep up in the income level that some folks that maybe thought they had a comfortable income level, are now the folks are starting to realize that the economy is playing on finances a little bit.

And they're having to, they're in need."

If you would like more information on the 2–1–1– program contact you Fairbanks United Way at  452–7211