{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","title":"Melissa in the Morning: Investing in 2-1-1","description":"Connecticut is releasing millions in state funding to improve 2-1-1 services and support homelessness prevention efforts.  Governor Ned Lamont announced two-point-six million dollars will increase call capacity for the state's 2-1-1 helpline.  Additionally, the governor said six-point-eight million dollars will go to support homeless services, including responding to homelessness. We welcome back to the show Lisa Tepper Bates, President and CEO, United Way of Connecticut, which operates 2-1-1.\n\nTo learn more and apply for a 2-1-1 job: https://www.ctunitedway.org/","author_name":"WICC The Voice of Connecticut","author_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/4994425-wicc-the-voice-of-connecticut","provider_name":"Audioboom","provider_url":"https://audioboom.com","width":480,"height":95,"thumbnail_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/43318641/600x600/c","thumbnail_width":600,"thumbnail_height":600,"html":""}