2-1-1 Cortland Listserv

What is the 2-1-1 Listserv?

The 2-1-1 Cortland Listserv is a community-driven email network designed to keep Cortland County’s health, human services, and nonprofit professionals connected and informed. Whether you're sharing a local event, a job opening, a donation opportunity, or a new program or resource, the listserv is a simple way to reach a wide network of people who value the well-being of our community. 

By subscribing to the listserv, you’ll receive relevant updates from fellow organizations, agencies, and community leaders—and have a space to share your own announcements. The listserv is hosted through Gaggle Mail and moderated to keep communication clear, professional, and useful for all participants. 

If you work or volunteer in the nonprofit, education, health, or public service sectors in Cortland County, we invite you to join the conversation! 



The listserv is open to individuals affiliated with the nonprofit and human services sector in Cortland County. This includes staff, volunteers, and board members of nonprofit organizations, local government departments, elected officials, educators, healthcare providers, and others who support community well-being through their work or service. 


2-1-1 Listserv Do’s & dont’s

Who Can Use the 2-1-1 Cortland Listserv?

Do

Keep posts accessible

While Gaggle allows attachments, try to avoid attachments when possible, to keep information accessible to all. Instead: 

  • Copy text into the body of the email 

  • Insert attachment into the body of the email 

  • Use plain text formatting (bold, italics, bullets may appear as symbols) 

  • Include a link to more info if applicable 

Maintain Professionalism

Engage respectfully with all members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. 

Keep your message brief and clear 

Use a specific subject line (e.g., “Free Parenting Workshop – May 22”) 

  • Include essential details (who, what, when, where, how) 

  • Include contact info so readers know who to follow up with 

Create a new message to post

Always start a new email to 211-cortland@gaggle.email. Please do not reply to a digest or previous post to send a new message. P

Use this listserv for community benefit

Post announcements related to: 

  • Events, trainings, and workshops 

  • Public health and human services 

  • Job opportunities in local nonprofits or service organizations 

  • Resource needs or donations (furniture, supplies, etc.) 

  • Requests for information or referrals on behalf of an organization 

Protect privacy

DO NOT SHARE personal details about clients, including medical needs or identifiers. Remember, this is a public forum. 

Dont

Don’t repost the same content repeatedly

Please do not flood the Listserv with multiple postings in succession. Respect other subscribers’ inboxes. SVHC has the right to moderate postings or remove members.

Don’t share partisan political messages or campaign content

Keep things nonpartisan. 

Don’t use this list to sell or advertise

No sales of services, merchandise, or real estate—especially from for-profits or private practices. 

Avoid attachments or large graphics

ADA readers can’t access text in images, and large files slow down delivery. 

Don’t post personal requests or resumes

All requests for assistance should come from agencies, not individuals. 

Don’t editorialize or debate

This is not a discussion board. If you want to respond to a post, reply to the individual—not the whole list.

Gaggle Mail Tips

  • Sending Messages: To post to the listserv, compose a new email addressed to the group's designated email address (e.g., 211cortland@gaggle.email). 

  • Managing Subscriptions: To adjust your subscription settings, such as opting for daily digests or pausing messages, click the "Settings" link in the footer of any listserv email.


Need Assistance?

If you're uncertain about whether your message aligns with these guidelines or need help formatting your post, please contact the listserv moderator at aaliyah@sevenvalleyshealth.org