Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent recall of several baby formula products over concerns about cronobacter contamination, in U.S. produced powder formulas, including Similac, Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum, and Elecare. The U.S.
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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services May 19, 2022
A baseball clinic will be sponsored by Spencer Athletics at the Withrow High School baseball field on Saturday, May 21st. This opportunity is available for students in grades 3 through 12 and will be an instructional day of baseball with experienced coaches to develop skills. Please register ASAP as
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 16, 2022
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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Shared by United Resource Connection May 16, 2022
The US Postal Service has updated its free at-home COVID-19 test webpage, indicating that citizens can now place an order for a third round of government-provided rapid tests. Compared to previous rounds, you’ll be sent double the number of tests — eight instead of four. The procedure is largely the
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 16, 2022
Most people who experience homelessness in Cincinnati are sheltered. But each year hundreds of neighbors experience unsheltered homelessness (or street homelessness) in our community. Unsheltered homelessness increased slightly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, since 2013 street homelessness in Cincinnati is down by 39.5%. This type of homelessness
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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness May 16, 2022
In collaboration with the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Camps for Champs is an opportunity for girls and boys in grades Kindergarten through 2nd and 3rd through 6th who are interested in working on their sport skills in a fun and safe environment. Camps are available for Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Baseball
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 13, 2022
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati offers a financial assistance program to help individuals and families obtain membership and access to their programs and services. The assistance program is called the “Membership For All” program and offers a sliding scale that is designed to fit the financial situation of each individual
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Shared by United Resource Connection May 6, 2022
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
Hamilton County Homelessness On The Rise Homelessness is a critical local issue. In 2021, 6,062 people in Hamilton County experienced homelessness, residing in an emergency shelter or sleeping in places not meant for human habitation. This includes 1,381 children under age 18. These numbers will likely increase as eviction moratoria and
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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness May 3, 2022
CINCINNATI, OH — As new COVID-19 cases are increasing again, Hamilton County Commissioners are announcing the launch of three new COVID-19 community testing sites. These new Test and Protect locations will provide COVID-19 testing for Hamilton County residents on a zero-out-of-pocket cost, walk-up basis. “COVID-19 is still with us, testing
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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health May 3, 2022
