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Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented Residents in the United States

Traffic court can result in a question of citizenship for folks that don’t have a driver’s license, if they happen to be latino. This is a hardship on the Latino community in much the same way that “stop and frisk” has been on African American communities. Technically any one of us,

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 17, 2021

Navigating the Health Insurance Marketplace

The Health Insurance Marketplace is an online tool to investigate and select the best medical health insurance plan for your situation. All the options available in the Health Insurance Marketplace are ACA compliant. “ACA compliant” means that the insurance plan follows the rules of the Affordable Care Act, which was

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 3, 2021

Cincinnati Nature Center offers discounts for SNAP and WIC recipients

The Cincinnati Nature Center offers a 50% discount for families and individuals receiving food assistance. If you are currently enrolled in SNAP or WIC, you can join or renew with a 50% discount. Proof of participation is required with a valid EBT card and photo ID, provided in person at the Membership

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 1, 2021

Free parking and $2 per person admission at CMC for SNAP and Medicaid Recipients

Cincinnati Museum Center participates in Museums for All! Museums are places for learning, but they’re fun, too! Come learn with us in new and exciting ways. We invite families to learn and explore together to build strong individuals, strong families and strong communities. All SNAP and Medicaid cards accepted. Guests

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 26, 2021

Cincinnati Zoo offers discounts for food assistance recipients

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is offering discounted tickets and season passes to community members who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Zoo Access for All program encourages families and individuals of all backgrounds to visit the zoo by showing their SNAP card and a photo ID to receive

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 20, 2021

The Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County

Being a single dad: Jamel Kirk. This is a story you don’t hear often. It’s about a young man who unexpectedly finds himself a single father raising two little girls and doing a good job at it. The life jolt Jamel Kirk didn’t expect has become his greatest blessing. And

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services November 18, 2021

pre-Thanksgiving Food Distribution

The Cincinnati Reds and Reds Community Fund will be co-hosting a pre-Thanksgiving food distribution event with the Freestore Foodbank Thursday, November 18th from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Reds Youth Academy – 2026 E. Seymour Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45237. Families will receive turkey/chicken, food box with holiday items & fresh produce. This

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 15, 2021

Duke Energy Offers Help for Ohio Customers with Higher Winter Bills

Duke Energy has published information summarizing the assistance programs they have available to Ohio customers, anticipating the higher energy costs of the coming winter months. In addition to this they have included a list of local, state, and federal assistance programs, and energy saving tips for lowering winter utility bills.

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 2, 2021

Focus on Family Homelessness

In response to the rise of family homelessness in Cincinnati, the Solutions for Family Homelessness Plan was released in 2015. This collaborative group is on a mission to end family homelessness: Strategies to End Homelessness, Bethany House Services, Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati, St. Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness October 19, 2021

Relief Available for Ohio & Kentucky Natural Gas and Electric Customers

If you or someone you know is having trouble paying for housing or utility expenses, there are more options to receive help than ever before. New and existing assistance programs are currently available, all purposely designed to help those affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 or other hardships encountered

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 8, 2021

National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted 988 as a new three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK to reach the Lifeline until July 16, 2022. In order for 988

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 2, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions

Hamilton County Public Health has released a document addressing the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccine. Questions like “Wasn’t the vaccine created too quickly?”; “Doesn’t the vaccine alter my DNA?”; “What do you mean by variants?”, and much more. You can download it here, and see a preview

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 2, 2021

Emergency Housing Voucher Assessment

If you can no longer stay in your current living situation and are being asked to leave and would end up in shelter without assistance, please click this link to complete the Emergency Housing Voucher Assessment. Please be aware that the Emergency Housing Vouchers are an extremely limited resource. Submitting this

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness July 9, 2021