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Local Help for Pet Supplies & Support

Many pet owners who need housing, medical or rehabilitation services can not access these services because they will not surrender their pet. Surrendering one’s animal in order to receive housing, medical or rehabilitation services for oneself or family, can cause trauma to everyone involved. The Interfaith Hospitality Network provides a

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 20, 2025

Local Furniture Assistance

New Life Furniture Bank provides financial assistance to individuals and families in need of furniture items. There is a large selection of furniture items available including new mattresses, dressers, sofas, chairs, coffee tables and more. Those seeking furniture assistance from the Furniture Bank must be referred by partner social service

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 13, 2025

Amazon Prime Discount for Medicaid and EBT Cardholders

Medicaid and EBT cardholders get a 50% discount on Amazon Prime Membership, paying only $6.99 per month instead of $14.99. The 50% discount can be a significant savings for EBT card holders who already self pay for Amazon Prime. In some situations it can also be beneficial for those who

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 6, 2025

Free Laundry Day for Seniors, Twice Monthly.

Seniors are welcome to enjoy free laundry services from 10 AM through noon, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, at City Limits Laundry, located at 4592 Montgomery Road, in Norwood. The service is made available by Dedicated Senior Medical Centers.  The service is limited to the timeframe of

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Shared by United Resource Connection August 5, 2025

Social Security Statements Available Online

The Social Security Administration creates an annual statement for each individual, showing how much you have paid in Social Security and Medicare taxes, and how much you would get in Social Security benefits when you reach full retirement age. The Social Security Administration recalculates your retirement benefit each year after

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 25, 2025

City of Cincinnati Property Tax Relief Program

For many low to moderate income households, property taxes can account for a significant portion of their monthly expenses, making it difficult to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and healthcare. Property tax relief programs can help to reduce the risk of homelessness and financial instability for low income

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 23, 2025

Free parking and $2 admission at Museum Center for SNAP and Medicaid Recipients

Cincinnati Museum Center participates in a national program that provides discounted admission for low income families. All SNAP and Medicaid cards accepted. Guests with a valid EBT card and a photo ID, or a valid Medicaid card and a photo ID, will receive free parking and $2 admission per person

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 16, 2025

Student Loan Debt Relief

Over the past four years there’s been new student debt relief programs created by the U.S. Government and then subsequently shut down. These changes created a lot of confusion. It is important for those with student debt to know what there obligations are for repayment, and what programs that are

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 9, 2025

Red Bike Offers Discounted Monthly Price for Low-Income Individuals

Red Bike is a public bicycle sharing system that has bike stations throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. For individuals living near the bike stations, and healthy enough to ride, the bikes can be a more economical option than exclusively ride-sharing, using the metro bus system, or buying and maintaining a car.

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 8, 2025

FREE Annual Parking Permits for Hamilton County Parks if you have an EBT Card

Leisure activities and routines are crucial for maintaining good mental health. Engaging in activities such as going to a park can be an essential part of a self-care routine. For some people with mental health challenges or disabilities, they may need assistance in establishing these routines and transportation. Hamilton County

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 2, 2025

5 1 3 Relief Bus

The Hamilton County 5 1 3 Relief Bus is a mobile medical and social service bus, providing health screenings and application assistance to connect to social services and economic relief. The bus is equipped with the technology that allows this assistance to occur on site. The bus travels to local

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 5, 2025

Findlay Market Has FREE Delivery and $25 in Free Produce for SNAP EBT Recipients.

If you have SNAP EBT benefits you can use the Findlay Market shopping app to obtain free delivery and no service fees on your orders. The Findlay Market shopping app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.  During checkout, the delivery and service fees will be visible in

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 2, 2025

Representative Payee Programs

A representative payee program is a program that helps individuals who are unable to manage their Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Disability Benefits, Veterans’ or other financial benefits. A representative payee is appointed to manage the benefits on behalf of the beneficiary. The program is designed for individuals who are

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 18, 2025