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Amazon Prime Discount for Medicaid and EBT Cardholders

Medicaid and EBT cardholders get a 50% discount on Amazon Prime Membership, paying only $6.99 per month instead of $14.99. The 50% discount can be a significant savings for EBT card holders who already self pay for Amazon Prime. In some situations it can also be beneficial for those who

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 6, 2025

Free Laundry Day for Seniors, Twice Monthly.

Seniors are welcome to enjoy free laundry services from 10 AM through noon, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, at City Limits Laundry, located at 4592 Montgomery Road, in Norwood. The service is made available by Dedicated Senior Medical Centers.  The service is limited to the timeframe of

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 5, 2025

Child Support Civil Warrant Amnesty if Payment Arrangements made this Month

Individuals who have had their driver’s license or Ohio professional license suspended due to lack of child support payments, can have these licenses reinstated if they make payment arrangements this August. Payment arrangements must be made with the Child Support Division of the Hamilton County Department of Job & Family

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 1, 2025

Metro Looks to Add New Blue Ash-Silverton Route & More Improvements During Fall Service Changes

As part of Phase IV of Reinventing Metro, Metro is hosting a series of public meetings to gather feedback on proposed service improvements for Fall 2025. Among the highlights is the proposed launch of the new Rt. 8 Blue Ash–Silverton local service, along with several other route enhancements scheduled to

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Shared by Cincinnati Metro July 10, 2025

Mobile Fresh Food Market Visits Neighborhoods Weekly, Accepts SNAP EBT Payments

Where do you go to buy food for your family when it takes an hour by bus to get to the nearest grocery store? What do you eat when processed food and corner-store snacks are the only things within reach, or the only affordable options? Healthy Harvest Mobile Market visits

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 1, 2025

FREE Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes

A series of educational classes on Chronic Disease Self-Management will be held July 10th through August 14th on Thursdays from 5:30 PM to 8 PM, in Village Municipal Building of Golf Manor, located at 6450 Wiehe Road. Classes are FREE to the public. Registration for the classes is available online.

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 30, 2025

How to Obtain FREE Fentanyl Test Strips

Fentanyl test strips are a low-cost method of helping prevent drug overdoses and reducing harm. Fentanyl test strips are small strips of paper that can detect the presence of fentanyl in different kinds of drugs, like cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, as well as other substances. The test strips can be

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 17, 2025

Programs for FREE Testing & Removal of Lead Paint Hazards in Apartments and Homes.

Dust containing lead paint particles have been found to present a significant risk for lead poisoning in children. This dust can shed from paint in houses and apartment buildings built before 1978, when use of lead paint was very prevalent in both public and private housing. How to Ascertain the

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 13, 2025

Online Monthly Education & Support for Adults impacted by Parental Addiction

The National Association for Children of Addiction is hosting a monthly online educational series for adults impacted by parental addiction. This online facilitated group features an expert presenting on important topics facing adults nurturing their own resilience, followed by an opportunity for attendees to speak freely.  All meetings are held

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 11, 2025

Assistance Obtaining Women’s Apparel for Employment Success

“Dress for Success Cincinnati” is an organization that provides professional clothing to women returning to, or entering, the workforce. Many women entering the workforce encounter in which they need appropriate attire to have a successful job interview, but can’t afford proper attire for the interview without a job. Dress for

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 10, 2025

Cincinnati Recreation Commission Offers FREE Scuba Classes

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission will be hosting FREE introductory Scuba classes through June and July 2025. Participants must be 12 years old or older, and must be large enough to safely swim with the scuba gear. Classes will be held from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM at the following CRC

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 7, 2025

Metro’s New Fare Structure Takes Effect July 16

The Metro Board of Trustees has approved a new fare structure that will take effect on July 16, 2025. The fare increase averages approximately 10% across all service types. Under the new structure, local fares will be $2.20, and express route fares will be $3.00. New Child Fare Policy There

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Shared by Cincinnati Metro June 6, 2025

City of Cincinnati Primary Care School-Based Health Center Summer Services

Cincinnati Public Schools offer full-service health centers at sites around the district to serve the medical needs of students, families and the community. Currently, there are 24 School-Based Health Centers to serve students’ needs; 14 of those centers are also open to the community, and a number of these are

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 5, 2025