Administered by United Way and 211 Metro Chicago, the program provides up to $50 in Lyft ride credits for eligible seniors on Chicago’s South and West Sides.
To help lessen the immediate impact of the Save A Lot closures, Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a partnership between United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and Lyft to provide free round-trip rides to grocery stores in the city.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new program that provides seniors with free rides to grocery stores. Jackie Rosa of United Way of Metro Chicago joins ChicagoLIVE to explain how the program works and who is eligible.
Mayor Brandon Johnson announced the program, funded by Lyft and administered by the United Way of Metro Chicago, following the abrupt closure of seven Save A Lot stores.
This year tested our communities in complex ways. It also reinforced something we have long known: progress happens when we come together.
United Way’s Jackie Rosa joined ComEd and Cook County ERMS on “First Take” with Al Kindle to highlight 211 Metro Chicago as a service for Cook County residents amid recent storms and flooding. Jackie’s interview begins at 37:00.
Meet the compassionate people who make 2-1-1 possible. Resource Navigators LovelyRasheeda and Armando help people get connected to what they need most.
Housing remains one of the most pressing needs across the Chicago region — and 211 Metro Chicago is here to help people find a safe and stable home.
In close partnership with 211 Metro Chicago, the Alliance to End Homelessness is helping people find stable housing — and working hard to end homelessness across suburban Cook County.
211 Metro Chicago Executive Director Richard LaPratt highlights immediate needs following the severe weather — and how 2-1-1 is responding to connect residents to cooling centers, food, utility support, and more.