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Don’t Miss Out on Your Tax Credits!

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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Shared by United Resource Connection April 1, 2022

Free Annual Parking at Hamilton County Parks Available For Medal of Honor Recipients, Disabled Veterans, and Former POWs

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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Shared by United Resource Connection March 18, 2022

March is National Nutrition Month

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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Shared by United Resource Connection March 18, 2022

CRC Spring Break Camp for Children Ages 6-12 years old

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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Shared by United Resource Connection March 12, 2022

Greater Cincinnati Water Works Returns to Practice of Utility Shutoffs

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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Shared by United Resource Connection March 11, 2022

How to get FREE at-home COVID-19 test kits

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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Shared by United Resource Connection January 21, 2022

Ohio Department of Health Releases Flow Chart for Quarantine and Isolation Guidance

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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Shared by United Resource Connection January 18, 2022

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

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