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Metro’s Fare Structure

The Metro Board of Trustees approved a new fare structure last year (2025). Under the new structure, local fares are $2.20, and express route fares are $3.00. FREE Child Fare Policy for 10 year olds and under Metro's child fare policy allows all children under 55 inches tall (about 4… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 6, 2026

FREE Webinars and Support for Adult Children Traumatized by Parental Addiction

The National Association for Children of Addiction has an online educational video archive, covering topics helpful in the recovery of adult children traumatized by parental addiction during their youth. The videos are designed to help anyone who wants to learn more about that impact while growing up, and what to… ...

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Shared by Support Team June 3, 2026

Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans

The Family Law Guide for LGBTQ+ Ohioans is FREELY available for download as a .pdf document. The guide is meant for legal professionals, advocates and others interested in the legal issues LGBTQ+ persons specifically may encounter while navigating marriage, divorce, custody, parentage and adoption. The guide reviews the relevant Federal… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 2, 2026

CRC Teen Recreation Nights, Saturday Evenings Starting June 6th

Through the summer every Saturday night starting in June, the Cincinnati Recreation Center provides dinner and a variety of teen programming, such as late-night open swim, Live DJs, Esports, Open Gym Play, Basketball, Art Projects, haircuts and braiding, dancing and socializing, and Food Trucks. Over 300 teens attend every Saturday.… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 1, 2026

Service Improvements and Route Adjustments Coming to Metro This Summer 

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance Metro’s service, starting May 31, 2026, several Metro fixed routes will see minor schedule and/or route adjustments.    Scheduling Adjustments  Scheduled times for Rts. 3X, 4, 6, 10, 11, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 27, 29X, 30, 31, 32, 33, 37, 38, 41, 43, 51, 64, 65, 74X, 75X, 77 & 78 have been slightly modified to better reflect changing real-world traffic conditions, passenger loads,… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 16, 2026

Youth Employment Program Hiring Sessions Offered through April and May, 2025

The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides year-round opportunities for employment, career exploration, professional development and credentialing for Hamilton County youth ages 14 through 21. The program helps young people in Hamilton County find work, explore careers and remove barriers to create a clear path to more education or a… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 16, 2026

Metro Announces Minor Service and Schedule Updates

As part of Metro’s ongoing commitment to improving the customer experience, service and schedule adjustments will take effect beginning March 1, 2026. Minor detours will be in place on Rt. 27 to avoid the planned closure of the Linn Street Bridge. Outbound trips on Rt. 40 will also detour to… ...

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Shared by Cincinnati Metro February 18, 2026

Library Resources Celebrating Black History Month

The Cincinnati Hamilton County Library has a number of resources and events Celebrating Black History. February 10th, 17th, and 24th, from 6 PM to 8 PM, The Forest Park Branch Library is hosting a three-part local history series about Glendale's historically black segregated school. Topics include the role of the… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 11, 2026

Public Defender’s Office Offers Fresh Start Expungement Clinic

Having a juvenile criminal record can impact one's ability to obtain employment, housing, and other benefits, even decades after a conviction. Since 2013 the Public Defender's office of Hamilton County has provided legal assistance to get criminal and juvenile records sealed and expunged. If you or someone you know has… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 10, 2026

NAMI Support Group Calendar

Every month the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI of Southwest Ohio, hosts several different types of support groups at various locations around the Greater Cincinnati area. Information on the locations and times of these groups is available on their online event calendar. The different types of groups available are as… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 10, 2026

FREE Assistance with Medicaid & SNAP Enrollment

HealthSource of Ohio provides FREE over-the-phone insurance application help. Assistance includes help with applications for Medicaid, Emergency Medicaid, Medicaid renewals, and SNAP food benefit applications and renewals. This assistance is provide to anyone who is an Ohio resident and U.S. citizen. People who receive this assistance are not required to be,… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 6, 2026

Sesame Street Child Development Resources

Sesame Street (dot) org has a number of developmental resources on multiple topics ranging from asthma and autism, to daily routines, dealing with divorce, traumatic experiences, and parental addiction. These resources can be helpful inside or outside of clinical settings to support children dealing with difficult circumstances. One can search… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 5, 2026

Free February & March Yoga Events for Kids at Price Hill Library

The Price Hill Public Library is hosting FREE yoga events for kids 2.5 to 9 years old through March. Practicing yoga promotes flexibility, strength, and balance, enhancing physical well-being regardless of age. Yoga also offers mental benefits such as stress reduction, mindfulness, and a sense of inner calm, making yoga… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection February 3, 2026

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