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Program update – 6/21/22. Due to a large volume of requests for AC units, all new requests are being added to a wait list at this time. To qualify to receive an Air Conditioning unit, applicants must be 65-years-old or older or have a medical need. Applications to receive
Talbert House is known throughout the region as being a provider of mental health and addictions services, but they also a number of other services including primary medical care. Primary Medical Care is an important resource for every individual and family. Primary care providers can help one connect to a
Updates in service availability or application protocols are important for those in need of services and those in a position to help. United Resource Connection hosts the Hamilton County Ohio Social Service News feed and podcast, to help keep social service providers and the ones they serve up-to-date on the
Having some form of State recognized identification is crucially important for a variety of reasons, especially if one is receiving or attempting to receive some form of state assistance. When a state identification card is lost, the process of obtaining a new one is becoming a bit easier. Starting Monday
Finding a job when you have a criminal record can be especially difficult, and even more so if you have a felony conviction. Job seekers with barriers to employment like these can pursue career opportunities at several felon-friendly and second chance companies in the Greater Cincinnati Area. Second chance employers
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati offers a Prenatal and Postnatal Support Program. Participation in the program includes a free family membership to the YMCA for the duration of the mother’s pregnancy and for the first 18 months of the newborn’s life. Other benefits of the program include the following services:
The Caring Place was established in 1982 by a coalition of churches serving Golf Manor, Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Silverton. Their goal is to provide a variety of services to members of the community who find themselves in need of food, clothing, furniture, rent and/or utility assistance, family development
At most Hamilton County Library locations free meals and snacks are available during the summer, Mondays through Fridays. The meals are provided through a partnership with UMC Food Ministry which receives federal funding through the USDA Food & Nutrition Service. All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive
The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library is changing their internet address to C H P L (dot) org; that’s C H P L (dot) O R G. The old online address will no longer be available after June 15th. The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library provides a number of free
Duke Energy’s residential natural gas customers will receive a $133 credit in June as part of a settlement between the company and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Customers don’t have to do anything to receive the one-time credit. It will be automatically applied, according to a Duke Energy spokesperson.
Hamilton County is assessing its broadband internet needs for families and businesses to help guide the investment of $10 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. Hamilton County Commissioners are asking for public input through the Hamilton County High-Speed Internet Assessment to help map accessibility, reliability, and affordability of the
Hamilton County Job & Family Services has an online application for the Youth Employment Program . The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides jobs and year-round job readiness training for Hamilton County residents ages 14 to 21. The program attempts to help young people in Hamilton County find work, explore
As you may know, Greater Cincinnati Water Works recently began water disconnections due to delinquent bills, after pausing them for the COVID-19 pandemic. Greater Cincinnati Water Works and other area organizations have financial assistance available to get water service restored but need your help getting the word out. If you