Volunteers of America Western Washington (VOAWW), a nonprofit that ran this region’s wing of Washington State’s now-consolidated 211 hotline, is launching a dedicated program for local resource navigation services focused on Snohomish and Skagit Counties.

Beginning Jan. 2, the organization’s services will expand to a new, locally operated model called “VOAWW Connect.”

“VOAWW Connect will continue providing compassionate, personalized support from the same trusted team so there is no disruption for individuals and families who rely on these critical services,” the organization said in a press release.

Snce 2006, VOAWW has operated North Sound 211, the regional hotline that helped residents across Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Island and San Juan counties access food, housing and other esse

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