If you or someone you know is having trouble paying for housing or utility expenses, there are more options to receive help than ever before. New and existing assistance programs are currently available, all purposely designed to help those affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19 or other hardships encountered
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Shared by United Resource Connection October 8, 2021
You can now search the Greater Cincinnati United Way database without leaving United Resource Connection by using the form located at https://cincinnati.unitedresourceconnection.org/uwgc-database. The Greater Cincinnati United Way database consists of nearly 1,500 agencies and organizations that provide approximately 3,000 programs to assist you in your time of need. The database provides
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection June 18, 2021
USDA Has Extended Free Meals to Children through Summer 2021 Due to Pandemic The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a nationwide extension that allows all children to continue to receive nutritious meals this summer when schools are out of session. This extension is now available through Sept. 30,
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection June 3, 2021
As an Amazon Prime member, you receive Free Two-Day Delivery on over 100 million items, exclusive shopping deals, and discounts on diapers and baby food. With Prime, you also get access to thousands of movies, TV shows, and music to stream online or download for offline, plus unlimited access to
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The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program provides a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection May 31, 2021
The Community Action Agency has a Home Relief Fund to assist families with bills ranging from rent, mortgage, and utilities including water, sewage, stormwater, and trash removal. The Home Relief Program is being funded, in part, through federal treasury allocations made available to Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati
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United Resource Connection has partnered with the United Way to help enhance communication and collaboration between area social service agencies. Each resource page on United Resource Connection prominently displays a link to United Way 2-1-1. United Way 2-1-1 provides free, confidential information and referrals, available 24/7. Dial 2-1-1 to
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection March 27, 2021
Many new financial resources exist because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of the eligibility requirements for existing low-income resources have been expanded to include more people. All the same, over the past year many people have still found it hard to navigate the complexities of the system and connect
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What is this Forgiveness Program? This temporary program will help customers avoid water shutoffs at their home. Customers must demonstrate they are experiencing economic hardship due to COVID-19 or be at or below specified income levels. What part and amount of my bill will be forgiven? Customers who qualify will
Read More Shared by United Resource Connection March 19, 2021
If you’re struggling financially because of covid-19, we might be able to help. We have funds available now in our Prevention, Retention and Contingency fund and this money can cover a wide variety of things – rent, utility bills, beds and baby items, to name a few. Because of covid,
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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services March 3, 2021