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Help for Hamilton County Homelessness: 381-SAFE

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

Duke Energy Offers Help for Ohio Customers with Higher Winter Bills

Duke Energy has published information summarizing the assistance programs they have available to Ohio customers, anticipating the higher energy costs of the coming winter months. In addition to this they have included a list of local, state, and federal assistance programs, and energy saving tips for lowering winter utility bills.

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 2, 2021

Focus on Family Homelessness

In response to the rise of family homelessness in Cincinnati, the Solutions for Family Homelessness Plan was released in 2015. This collaborative group is on a mission to end family homelessness: Strategies to End Homelessness, Bethany House Services, Interfaith Hospitality Network of Greater Cincinnati, St. Vincent de Paul Society, The Salvation

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness October 19, 2021

Relief Available for Ohio & Kentucky Natural Gas and Electric Customers

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

Emergency Housing Voucher Assessment

If you can no longer stay in your current living situation and are being asked to leave and would end up in shelter without assistance, please click this link to complete the Emergency Housing Voucher Assessment. Please be aware that the Emergency Housing Vouchers are an extremely limited resource. Submitting this

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness July 9, 2021

Greater Cincinnati United Way Database Now Searchable On Our Site

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

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 18, 2021

United Way 2-1-1

  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

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 27, 2021

Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline

Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline (513-381-SAFE) assists community members experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They can access information about services, check for space in emergency shelters, and be placed into housing programs. Anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can call to get information about services. And

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness March 1, 2019

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 10 – 18th. This week is about generating conversation around hunger and homelessness and engaging communities. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: National Statistics Many Americans are living on the edge. Choosing between basic necessities like purchasing food, paying rent, or going to the doctor.

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness November 13, 2018

Partner Spotlight: The Salvation Army

Since 1865, The Salvation Army of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky has made it its mission to “preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.” As a partner in ending homelessness we are proud to spotlight their efforts to “do the most

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness October 4, 2018

Partner Spotlight: City Gospel Mission

Strategies to End Homelessness is proud to have City Gospel Mission as a partner in ending homelessness in Greater Cincinnati. The Mission and vision of City Gospel Mission Founded by James N. Gamble of Procter & Gamble in 1924, City Gospel Mission helps the homeless and hurting break the cycle

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness September 11, 2018