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FREE Youth Basketball Event with Cincinnati Mayor, “Queen City Slam”, Saturday August 5th

Hosted by Mayor Aftab Pur eval, & the Cincinnati Recreation Commission, there will be a 3 by 3 Team Basketball Tournament, Saturday August 5th, from 9 AM to 8 PM, in front of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, located at 50 East Freedom Way. The tournament has been officially

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 21, 2023

Ohio Decreases Tax Rate for Low Income Individuals and Families

The State of Ohio decreased the income tax rate for many Ohioans this week, as well as municipal fees for filing taxes late. Here is a summary of the changes: No income tax is owed by Ohio residents earning $26,050 or less per year. This was the same as in

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 7, 2023

Evanston & East Walnut Hills Block Party July 15th, with FREE Concert & Transportation

Evanston & East Walnut Hills will host a block party and FREE concert on July 15th. The event will be held at Owl’s Nest Park, located on Fairfax Road, and start at 5:30 PM.  The Block Party is FREE and all are welcome! An Event Schedule is available online. There will be activities for all ages,

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 5, 2023

Programs for FREE Testing & Removal of Lead Paint Hazards in Apartments and Homes.

Dust containing lead paint particles have been found to present a significant risk for lead poisoning in children. This dust can shed from paint in houses and apartment buildings built before 1978, when use of lead paint was very prevalent in both public and private housing. How to Ascertain the

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 23, 2023

2023 NAMI Family to Family Classes

NAMI Southwest Ohio offers free education for the families of individuals who are suffering with a mental illness. NAMI Family-to-Family is a class for families, significant others and friends of people with mental health conditions. Designated as an evidence-based program by SAMHSA, it facilitates a better understanding of mental health

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 20, 2023

FREE CPS Youth Wrestling Clinic for 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders, June 17th, 2023.

Cincinnati Public Schools will be hosting a FREE youth wrestling clinic for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. The clinic will be held at Hughes High School, located at 2294 Dana Avenue, on Saturday June 17th, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. The clinic will be led by Mount St. Joseph Head Wrestling

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 9, 2023

Northern Kentucky Expungement, Resource & Career Fair June 14th, 2023

Expungement is a legal process that allows individuals with certain criminal records to have them cleared or sealed. This process is crucial for low-income individuals who are trying to improve their lives and make a living. Having a criminal record can limit job opportunities, housing options, and even access to

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 5, 2023

FREE Legal Clinic for Veterans on the Second Monday each Month

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center, located at 3200 Vine Street, hosts a legal clinic to provide veterans with advice, consultation and referrals on a range of topics. These topics include: consumer disputes, estate planning, evictions, family law, and public benefits. These clinics are held on the 2nd Monday each month,

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 2, 2023

El programa de conectividad asequible agrega una página de inicio en español

A partir del 17 de mayo de 2023, el Programa de Conectividad Asequible (ACP) tiene una página de inicio dedicada al español. Ya hemos escrito anteriormente sobre el Programa de conectividad asequible. Puede visitar los artículos anteriores para obtener más información sobre el programa y cómo solicitarlo. El ACP es

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 22, 2023

Affordable Connectivity Program Adds Spanish-Language Landing Page

As of May 17th, 2023, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has a devoted Spanish-Language landing page. We have written previously about the Affordable Connectivity Program. You can visit those previous articles to learn more about the program and how to apply. The ACP is a federal program that helps low

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 22, 2023

FREE Literacy Classes for Children Aged 3 and 4, Wednesdays in June

Santa Maria Community Services is offering free reading classes, open to any family with a child aged 3 or 4 years old. Every participating child will receive free books and a backpack. The classes are designed to help improve language and literacy skills in children as they begin to read. Children

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 19, 2023

Impacts on Access to Care as Federal COVID Public Health Emergency Ends

As the federal public health emergency declared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end, healthcare access may be impacted in several ways. One major concern is the potential loss of insurance coverage for those who gained it due to emergency measures, such as expanded Medicaid eligibility and

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 10, 2023

Cincinnati Recreation Commission Offers FREE Scuba Class

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission will be hosting a FREE introductory Scuba class through June and July 2023. Participants must be 10 years old or older, and must be large enough to safely swim with the scuba gear. Classes will be held from 10AM until 12:30PM at the following CRC locations:

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 27, 2023