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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families. The eligibility requirements depend on family size and income level. The benefit provides an E B T card that can be used at participating grocery stores to purchase foodstuffs only. This “grocery budget”
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Shared by United Resource Connection January 11, 2023
Walnut Hills High School provides a special college preparatory program that begins in 7th grade, and is available to Cincinnati Public School students who meet a competitive entrance examination. The standardized Iowa Assessments are required as part of this competitive process. All Cincinnati public schools’ 6th graders took these tests
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection January 9, 2023
The Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank has released their January and February 2023 area food distribution schedule. The list provides the addresses and dates of all known meal distribution sites in the Greater Cincinnati area. Each site listed distributes meals freely to anyone expressing need. The list is made possible by the
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection January 6, 2023
United Resource Connection is seeking Medicaid and SNAP recipients for input and feedback about local support programs and services. One of the goals of United Resource Connection is to make access to support services more user-friendly. One of the ways we do this is by providing more than phone numbers
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection January 4, 2023
The Ohio Department of Health, Bureau of Maternal, Child and Family Health partners with Cribs for Kids® and local organizations throughout Ohio to provide free pack-and-plays and safe sleep education to eligible families. Many homes lack safe sleeping spaces for babies. Sleeping in a bed with a baby or placing
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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health January 2, 2023
The Southern Ohio Transit Authority is conducting a nine-month study to determine which two of four selected Metro routes to invest in for faster service. They have selected four potential corridors for faster service: one along Glenway Avenue, one along Hamilton Avenue, one along Reading Road, and one along Montgomery
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 30, 2022
The deadline to secure marketplace insurance for 2023 is January 15th. On Saturday, January 7th, there will be opportunity to get help with the process at the Walnut Hills Public Library. The event will be held from 11am to 3pm. Attendees can learn more about eligibility and enrollment requirements for
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 29, 2022
Most people know quitting tobacco is an important step in protecting their health and the health of their loved ones. But fewer than 1 in 10 people are able to quit for good without the help of coaching or medication. Ohio has a free Tobacco Cessation Program, available by phone
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 27, 2022
The Community Outreach Division of the Cincinnati VA Medical Center has released the 9th Edition of the Homeless & Low-Income Resource Guide. The directory was originally compiled by Sharon Coate, LISW-S, and most recently updated by Bruce James, BSW. If you discover corrections or additions, please contact Bruce James. The
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 21, 2022
The Cincinnati VA Medical Center hosts a free Farmers Market the last Friday of every month from 10am to 12 noon. Fresh fruit, vegetables and non-perishable items are available here free to veterans and their families. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is located at 3200 Vine Street. The VA medical
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 15, 2022
The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation has moved youth tennis classes indoors to the Academy of World Languages, located at 2030 Fairfax Avenue. The classes will continue inside during the months of January and February. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays in the gym. Scholarships available for all programs. Grades 1 through 4 meet from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
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The Cincinnati VA Medical Center hosts a legal clinic to provide veterans with advice, consultation and referrals on a range of topics. These topics include: consumer disputes, estate planning, evictions, family law, and public benefits. These clinics are held on the 2nd Monday each month, from 10am until noon. The
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 9, 2022
There are many resources available in Hamilton County for those with developmental disabilities. The Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services agency is the largest. There are a number of services they provide, and they can also help make connections to additional providers. The agency provides services for children, including early intervention
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection December 2, 2022
