Ohioans who are 17 years and older can receive an Ohio photo ID card at no cost, from any of the 179 BMV Deputy Registrar license agencies. Photo IDs are critical for many basic things, including cashing checks. Not having a photo ID can make it additionally more difficult to… ...
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Shared by United Resource Connection November 13, 2026
When a birth certificate is lost it can be very hard to replace it without financial resources. This can make it all the more difficult to connect to State benefits that require proof of identity. While state identification cards in Ohio are free to those 17 years and older, the… ...
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We celebrate and thank the veterans that have served our country today with an overview of some of the supportive social services available to serve them. While there are a number of services and benefits available to everyone who has served in the armed forces, some of these services and… ...
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The Metro Bus Service has a Veterans Program that provides half-price fares ($1.10 for local routes, $1.50 for express routes) for veterans and active-duty personnel. Through a partnership with the Hamilton County Veterans Service Commission veterans and active-duty personnel can also ride to their VA medical appointments on all fixed-route… ...
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Gold Star chili restaurant is offering veterans and active-duty military a complimentary meal up to a value of $12 (or $12 off your order) on Veterans Day, November 11th. The offer is valid for dine-in, carry out, or drive-thru. If you are a veteran or active-duty military member, you must… ...
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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 Wednesday, November 11. To ride free on Veterans Day, active, reserve and retired military members… ...
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The Health Insurance Marketplace's open enrollment period for 2027 is November 1, 2026 to January 15, 2027. Open enrollment is a specific period of time each year when individuals can sign up for, change, or cancel their health insurance plan, add or remove dependents, or change coverage levels, whether it's… ...
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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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All Metro services will operate fare-free on election day, November 3rd. 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 3rd, 2026. Metro fixed-route buses will operate on regular… ...
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The Cincinnati Freestore compiles a list of local food pantries with addresses and contact information. If you or your family need direct assistance, you can call the Freestore Foodbank at (513) 482-4500. They provide SNAP Benefits Enrollment assistance for those needing help applying for food stamps. To visit their choice… ...
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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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United Resource Connection requires financial donations to keep our newsfeed and podcasts freely available to the public. We recognize however that the majority of the individuals we serve are unable to make a financial contribution. One alternative way of supporting us is to write a testimony about your experience with… ...
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Access to the internet is more crucial now than ever, especially for individuals and families struggling financially. The internet serves as a gateway to essential resources such as job opportunities, educational tools, healthcare information, and social services. Without affordable internet access, these individuals may face increased barriers to improving their… ...
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