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Jobs for People with a Criminal Record Including Felonies

Finding a job when you have a criminal record can be especially difficult, and even more so if you have a felony conviction. Job seekers with barriers to employment like these can pursue career opportunities at several felon-friendly and second chance companies in the Greater Cincinnati Area. Second chance employers

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 18, 2022

Prenatal and Postnatal Support Program Available at Y

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati offers a Prenatal and Postnatal Support Program. Participation in the program includes a free family membership to the YMCA for the duration of the mother’s pregnancy and for the first 18 months of the newborn’s life. Other benefits of the program include the following services:

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 10, 2022

Caring Place Provides Food, Clothing, & Other Assistance

The Caring Place was established in 1982 by a coalition of churches serving Golf Manor, Kennedy Heights, Pleasant Ridge, and Silverton. Their goal is to provide a variety of services to members of the community who find themselves in need of food, clothing, furniture, rent and/or utility assistance, family development

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 9, 2022

Summer Meals and Snacks Available for Youth at Local Libraries

At most Hamilton County Library locations free meals and snacks are available during the summer, Mondays through Fridays. The meals are provided through a partnership with UMC Food Ministry which receives federal funding through the USDA Food & Nutrition Service. All children ages 1 through 18 are eligible to receive

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 7, 2022

Online Resources Available at Cincinnati Public Library’s New Internet Address

The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library is changing their internet address to C H P L (dot) org; that’s C H P L (dot) O R G. The old online address will no longer be available after June 15th. The Cincinnati Hamilton County Public Library provides a number of free

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 4, 2022

Duke Energy Ohio Customers to Receive a $133 Credit this Month

Duke Energy’s residential natural gas customers will receive a $133 credit in June as part of a settlement between the company and the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Customers don’t have to do anything to receive the one-time credit. It will be automatically applied, according to a Duke Energy spokesperson.

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 2, 2022

Hamilton County High-Speed Internet Assessment

Hamilton County is assessing its broadband internet needs for families and businesses to help guide the investment of $10 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds. Hamilton County Commissioners are asking for public input through the Hamilton County High-Speed Internet Assessment to help map accessibility, reliability, and affordability of the

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 2, 2022

GCWW Wants Help Sharing Resource Information

As you may know, Greater Cincinnati Water Works recently began water disconnections due to delinquent bills, after pausing them for the COVID-19 pandemic. Greater Cincinnati Water Works and other area organizations have financial assistance available to get water service restored but need your help getting the word out. If you

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 27, 2022

Local Libraries Offer Free Online Language Learning Services

Cincinnati & Hamilton County public libraries offer free online language learning services. There are more than 100 languages from which to choose, from Afrikaans to Zulu. This is a great resource for anyone struggling to learn English, Spanish, or any other of the languages spoken in Hamilton County. The online

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 27, 2022

Free “Discover Summer” Kits for Kids

Research shows that kids who practice reading and math skills over the summer can keep and even improve upon the progress they made during the school year. Now more than ever, it is important to help kids keep their skills sharp. Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Libraries are committed to

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Shared by Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library May 26, 2022

Baby Formula Shortage F.A.Qs

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in stores. Current shortages have been largely caused by supply chain issues and the recent recall of several baby formula products over concerns about cronobacter contamination , in U.S. produced powder formulas, including Similac, Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum, and Elecare. The

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services May 19, 2022

FREE Baseball Clinic offered at Withrow High School May 21st

A baseball clinic will be sponsored by Spencer Athletics at the Withrow High School baseball field on Saturday, May 21st.  This opportunity is available for students in grades 3 through 12 and will be an instructional day of baseball with experienced coaches to develop skills.   Please register ASAP as

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 16, 2022

Meals for Seniors Can Be Picked Up at Local Recreation Centers

Many Seniors in Hamilton County live independently but are having trouble obtaining meals during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. A great resource for these individuals (Seniors 60 years and older) is available through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission in partnership with The Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio.   Meals are

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 16, 2022