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Spring Youth Tennis & Pickleball Leagues

Spring tennis and pickleball leagues start in April at the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation. Leagues are available for grades 1 through 12, playing from April 15th through May 20th. The leagues play at the Withrow High School Courts located at 2294 Dana Avenue. Programs are FREE or available with scholarship at all levels. You can sign

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 27, 2023

Meetups for People with Disabilities & The One Mile Flying Pig Event

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services has partnered with Queen City Running Club to host “PigAbilities Meetups” and help participants get ready for the one-mile event during Flying Pig weekend. The meetups are an opportunity for people to get outside and get active. They are also a chance to connect and

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 2, 2023

Developmental Disabilities Services

There are many resources available in Hamilton County for those with developmental disabilities. The Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services agency is the largest. There are a number of services they provide, and they can also help make connections to additional providers. The agency provides services for children, including early intervention

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 2, 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

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

YMCA Offers Financial Assistance to Obtain Membership
& Access to Programs

The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati offers a financial assistance program to help individuals and families obtain membership and access to their programs and services. The assistance program is called the “Membership For All” program and offers a sliding scale that is designed to fit the financial situation of each individual

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 6, 2022

CPS Partners to Provide Summer Sports Camps for Girls

Cincinnati Public Schools has partnered with the nonprofit “Girls with GRIT” to offer girls early access opportunities to participate in camps this upcoming summer.  Girls with GRIT was developed to help build confidence in girls through sports by teaching the foundational sports skills, building relationships with fellow campers and positive

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Shared by Cincinnati Public Schools April 30, 2022

CRC Spring Break Camp for Children Ages 6-12 years old

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission will be providing a Spring Break camp for children ages 6 to 12 years old. The week of spring break will include 4 days of fun activities such as basketball, art, e-sports, swimming/water safety (Mt. Auburn Rec Pool), and free play. Please review these important details and steps to register

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 12, 2022

Cincinnati Nature Center offers discounts for SNAP and WIC recipients

The Cincinnati Nature Center offers a 50% discount for families and individuals receiving food assistance. If you are currently enrolled in SNAP or WIC, you can join or renew with a 50% discount. Proof of participation is required with a valid EBT card and photo ID, provided in person at the Membership

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 1, 2021

Free parking and $2 per person admission at CMC for SNAP and Medicaid Recipients

Cincinnati Museum Center participates in Museums for All! Museums are places for learning, but they’re fun, too! Come learn with us in new and exciting ways. We invite families to learn and explore together to build strong individuals, strong families and strong communities. All SNAP and Medicaid cards accepted. Guests

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 26, 2021

Cincinnati Zoo offers discounts for food assistance recipients

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is offering discounted tickets and season passes to community members who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Zoo Access for All program encourages families and individuals of all backgrounds to visit the zoo by showing their SNAP card and a photo ID to receive

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 20, 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

Activity Guidelines for (COVID-19) Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Individuals

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance on “Choosing Safer Activities” during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines provide a color-code system indicating how safe various activities are when you are vaccinated versus unvaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. The CDC is the national public health

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 4, 2021