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Yale Psychology Professor Dr. Laurie Santos offers an online 6-week course designed to help teens make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. In this course, teens explore what the field of psychology teaches about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 29, 2026
The Library offers free printing services at all of the Hamilton County locations. You may print 20 pages per day for free. Additional pages can be printed at a cost of $0.15 per page in black and white and $0.25 per page in color. You do not need a library card to use
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 23, 2026
The Social Security Administration website provides direct access to do things like: Check eligibility for benefits, Plan for retirement, Apply for benefits, Sign up for Medicare, Appeal a decision, and/or Check application or appeal status. They offer four portals on their website to accomplish these tasks: there’s a “Documents” portal,
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 20, 2026
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a day of service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer to take action toward the improvement of their community. In observance of the national holiday, schools, government agencies, businesses and banks are closed each year on the third Monday
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 16, 2026
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission open up warming centers for those who need shelter during extreme cold weather events. Extreme cold weather events are defined by the national weather index, as temperatures below 32o Fahrenheit. Approximately 18 Recreation Centers around the city open their doors to people who need to warm
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 15, 2026
The United States Postal Service provides a pathway for homeless individuals to have a P.O. Box at no cost. A free P.O. box can be incredibly useful for homeless individuals as it provides them with a secure mailing address. This allows them to receive important documents, apply for job opportunities,
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 13, 2026
The Second Edition of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity_Guidelines is available as a pdf for download. The guidelines are provided by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, and provide evidence-based guidance to help people maintain or improve their health through physical activity. They
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 9, 2026
Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services hosts weekly zoom calls for individuals seeking connection. People with disabilities can join and share about their interests and potentially form connections with other people who have disabilities. The goal is for the joining participants to make friendships through conversation. The zoom calls are hosted
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 7, 2026
The Office of the Ohio Secretary of State has a program that helps certain individuals keep their addresses hidden from the public. The program is for individuals who are survivors of, or living with survivors of, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape, and/or sexual battery. The program helps these survivors
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 6, 2026
Funding is available to obtain in-person tutors for school students and adult learners. There are grant opportunities separately available for students and adult learners through Learning Aid Ohio, and Adult Literacy Ohio, respectively. Once approved, one can browse available tutors in your area with the expertise needed, and schedule interviews
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 2, 2026
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period concluded on December 15th, but other enrollment opportunities for Medicare coverage are getting underway. Ohioans on Medicare who did not sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and or Part B (medical insurance) during their initial enrollment period, and do not qualify for a special
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 1, 2026
For children and young adults of families impacted by addiction, the holidays, substance misuse, and its related stresses may bring on a great deal of additional fear and isolation. Here are some resources and guidance that can be used to help them through the season. The National Association for Children
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Shared by United Resource Connection December 24, 2025
Good Plates Eatery near the University of Cincinnati is serving a Christmas Eve meal at noon, at their location on 235 West McMillan Street, in Clifton. Doors will open at 11:30 AM. “No Reasons, No Questions, No Charge.” Anyone is welcome to either pick up a meal, or stay and
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Shared by United Resource Connection December 19, 2025