WASHINGTON, May 5, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service announced today that it will interpret the prohibition on discrimination based on sex found in Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (encompassing the Supplemental
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 6, 2022
The US Department of Agriculture has extensively studied the barriers that constrain programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from being of maximum benefit to those in need. They have identified that 88 percent of participants face some type of barrier to achieving a healthy diet from month to
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The tax filing deadline is almost here (this year it is April 18th) and it doesn’t look like the Internal Revenue Service will extend the filing deadline as it did the past two years. The United Way of Greater Cincinnati provides a Free Tax Prep service as a way to
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Valid Motor Vehicle Permits are required for every vehicle entering Hamilton County Parks. The cost of an annual Motor Vehicle Permit is $10 for residents of Hamilton County and $16 for all other park visitors. Hamilton County residents who have a 100% service-related disability, or are a former prisoner of
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National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Eating isn’t just about satisfying hunger. Children who have access to nutritious food
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The Cincinnati Recreation Commission will be providing a Spring Break camp for children ages 6 to 12 years old. The week of spring break will include 4 days of fun activities such as basketball, art, e-sports, swimming/water safety (Mt. Auburn Rec Pool), and free play. Please review these important details and steps to register
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Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) will be returning to the pre-pandemic practice of water utility shutoffs for delinquent accounts and late fees for past-due balances on April 4, 2022. Help is available to assist customers with outstanding balances as utility shutoffs and late fees return. PAYMENT ASSISTANCE OPTIONS Help is
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There is a newly completed government website that allows every home in the U.S. to order four free at-home COVID-19 test kits. The tests are completely free and will usually ship within 7 to 12 days. Order your tests now so you have them when you need them. You
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The Ohio Department of Health has released a flow chart based on the CDC’s updated guidance following an exposure to someone with COVID-19. Regardless of vaccination status or symptoms, anyone who tests positive for COVID-19 must isolate for at least 5 days. However, if symptoms are improving, isolation may end on the sixth day
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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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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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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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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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