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Share the Light Fund Available to Manage Heating Bills this Winter starting in January

Administered by The Salvation Army, the Share the Light fund provides one-time assistance, up to $400, to eligible customers to help avoid disconnection or maintain service. The program opens January 18th. It is helpful to get started collecting the required documents ahead of the program opening, as it is a

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 11, 2024

Cincinnati area FREE Christmas and Holiday Assistance Programs

There are a number of agencies that provide low income families holiday assistance in the Greater Cincinnati Area, offering Christmas gifts, meals, clothing, groceries and toys. Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army are two of these organizations. Toys for Tots provides children, including immigrants and newborns, free Christmas toys,

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 7, 2024

Free Non Emergency Transportation for Medicaid Recipients

Hamilton County Job and Family services operates a program for Medicaid-eligible customers called the Non-Emergency Transportation program, or NET. This program provides transportation for any Medicaid eligible individual traveling to and from medical appointments that can be billed to Medicaid. Transportation can be in the form of bus passes, van

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 3, 2024

FREE and Low Cost Medication Assistance

If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 10, 2024

FREE Laundry Services for low income individuals and families

FREE laundry services are available to low-income families, students, individuals and the homeless. Volunteers assist with the laundry services, and all laundry fees and supplies are paid for through generous donations. The laundry services are offered on a first come, first serve basis, and guests must remain present during throughout

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 20, 2024

Low Cost Computers for Those in Need

The Cincinnati Computer Cooperative, located at 49 Novner Drive, is a non profit organization that provides low cost home computers to those in need. Low-income individuals and families, students from Kindergarten to Postgraduate, and individuals over the age of 55 are eligible to buy from the Cooperative. Both desktop and

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 13, 2024

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 September 5, 2024

Citizenship & Immigration Application Fee Waivers

The United States Department of Homeland Security provides Citizenship & Immigration Services, that include fee waivers for individuals that can demonstrate an inability to pay filing fees for various citizenship and immigration documents. The Form to Request a Fee Waiver and the Instructions for Completion are both available as pdf documents. This

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 4, 2024

Financial Assistance for Furniture

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 14, 2024

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 8, 2024

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 25, 2024

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, 2024

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 12, 2024