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
The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans was released by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The guidelines are now available in .pdf format and provide chapters devoted to dietary recommendations for each of 5 population groups: Infants & Toddlers, Children & Adolescents, Adults, Women Who Are Pregnant or Lactating,… ...
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection May 28, 2021
The Community Action Agency has a Home Relief Fund to assist families with bills ranging from rent, mortgage, and utilities including water, sewage, stormwater, and trash removal. The Home Relief Program is being funded, in part, through federal treasury allocations made available to Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati… ...
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The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance on "Choosing Safer Activities" during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines provide a color-code system indicating how safe various activities are when you are vaccinated versus unvaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The CDC is the national public health… ...
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What is this Forgiveness Program? This temporary program will help customers avoid water shutoffs at their home. Customers must demonstrate they are experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19 or be at or below specified income levels. What part and amount of my bill will be forgiven? Customers who qualify will… ...
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Shop fresh produce, meat, pantry staples, beverages, and everyday food on Amazon, and receive same-day delivery (no minimum spend for free-delivery on these food orders if you are an Amazon Prime member, otherwise, free-delivery on fresh produce and meat orders over $35; free-delivery on all other food orders over $25).… ...
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According to a recent report by Governor DeWine, the African American population of Ohio is significantly underrepresented among those vaccinated. According to DeWine, statewide only 5% of those vaccinated are African American. Within Hamilton County this number is 11%, however this does not reflect countywide demographics where African Americans make… ...
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection February 24, 2021
The SNAP Plus/Produce Perks program at Findlay Market helps families afford more fresh fruits and vegetables and other healthy food typically found in the Findlay Farmers Market. Since 2007, low-income shoppers have been able to exchange their EBT dollars for one-dollar brass tokens that they can spend like cash in… ...
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The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program that provides eligible Ohioans assistance with their energy bills. This one-time benefit is applied directly to the customer's utility bill or bulk fuel bill. The Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP) helps eligible Ohioans manage their energy bills year-… ...
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Amazon now accepts SNAP EBT which enables people with this benefit to shop from home and have groceries delivered, in many qualifying cases without any delivery charges. Needless to say, this is a great help across many situations: for folks with disabilities or large families or using public transportation or… ...
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection September 12, 2020
Apply for unemployment benefits as soon as you become unemployed. Your claim will become effective the Sunday after your application is filed. Your first payment will begin processing after you (1) receive your eligibility determination AND (2) file your first weekly claim. Applying online will help expedite this process. If… ...
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Many Seniors in Hamilton County live independently but are having trouble obtaining meals during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. A great resource for these individuals (Seniors 60 years and older) is available through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission in partnership with The Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio. Meals are… ...
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For students and teachers who don’t have Internet service, Spectrum is offering free Internet and Wifi access for 60 days. Teachers and parent/guardians can call (855) 243-8892 and ask for the sales department (expect a long wait). Tell them you would like to set up new service and get… ...
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection April 9, 2020
