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Free Metro Transportation Services on Veterans Day

Metro is continuing its tradition of honoring Veterans Day by offering fare-free rides on Metro’s fixed-route and Access paratransit services for veterans and active- or reserve-duty military members, including the National Guard and Reserves, on Monday, November 11th.  To ride free on Veterans Day, active, reserve and retired military members

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 6, 2024

Thanksgiving Meal Giveaway with FREE Healthcare Screenings Wednesday November 20th

On Wednesday November 20th from 1:30 to 4:30 PM, a Thanksgiving meal giveaway will be held at 7612 Perry Street in Mount Healthy. In addition to Free Thanksgiving Meal Baskets, Free blood pressure screenings, and free vision screenings will be provided. The event is hosted by Healthcare Connection and the

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 5, 2024

Metro to provide fare-free rides on November 5th for General Election

All Metro services will operate fare-free on election day, November 5th. In an effort to encourage voter participation and ensure accessibility of Hamilton County voters to polling locations, all fixed-route, Access paratransit, and MetroNow! on-demand trips will be fare-free on November 5th 2024. Metro fixed-route buses will operate on regular

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 29, 2024

Forest Park Library Hosting Medicare 1O1 to Help Seniors, Wednesday October 30th

The Forest Park Library located at 660 Northland Boulevard, will be hosting an event to help seniors understand changes in Medicare that will take effect in 2025. The event will be held from 2 PM to 3:30 PM, Wednesday October 30th. Topics to be covered include common gaps in plans,

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 28, 2024

Trick of Treat Options for Kids this Week

Some kids live on blocks where none of the homes really participate in Halloween, or not in a kid friendly way. For these kids, optional locations for celebrating Halloween are a must! There are a number of locations throughout Cincinnati that are having safe events for kids to go trick-or-treating

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 28, 2024

Free Assistance with Medicaid & SNAP Applications

Completing an application for Medicaid and SNAP services can be incredibly challenging for individuals with poor education or limited literacy skills. Additionally, those with physical or mental disabilities may face barriers in understanding and filling out the necessary paperwork. Busy schedules, especially for individuals juggling work and childcare responsibilities, can

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 24, 2024

Find Out If You’re Registered And Where To Vote!

Election day is approaching! This year the general election is Tuesday, November 5th. If you or someone you know needs information about how, when, or where to vote, the following information may be helpful. How to verify you are registered to vote: The Hamilton County Board of Elections has a

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 23, 2024

FREE Children’s Books Monthly for Kids 5 Years and Younger

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library partners with Governors’ offices throughout the United States to provide FREE Children’s Books to any child up to the age of 5. Families that enroll receive one FREE book each month until the eligible child’s 5th birthday. You can check if your state participates in the

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 21, 2024

Center for Addiction Treatment

Commonly referred to as the “CAT House”, the Center for Addiction Treatment offers a continuum of addiction care for those with an addiction to alcohol, drugs, and/or gambling. Each patient begins with an assessment to determine their level of care needs. The center uses a multi-disciplinary team to make this

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 17, 2024

Senior Assistance Program at Metropolitan Sewer District

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Sewer District offers a senior assistance program to help low-income senior citizens pay their sewer bills. Eligible applicants receive a 25% discount on their monthly sewer bill. The estimated savings is $120 or more per year. Eligibility Requirements Eligibility requirements are based on age, income, and home

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 16, 2024

Disposal of Expired Medications

It is important to dispose of expired medication and there are a number of locations where this can be done safely and in accordance with local laws. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency provides a tool you may use to find Controlled Substance Public Disposal Locations, where expired or unneeded medications

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 15, 2024

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Bed bugs have an international presence, causing distress and inconvenience in modest homes to even the most luxurious hotels. Despite their global prevalence, victims of bed bug infestations are often subjected to unfair stereotypes that they are unclean or negligent. While scientific evidence does not show that bed bugs directly

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 11, 2024

FREE and Low Cost Medication Assistance

If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 10, 2024