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Cincinnati Recreation Commission Offers FREE Scuba Classes

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission will be hosting FREE introductory Scuba classes through June and July 2025. Participants must be 12 years old or older, and must be large enough to safely swim with the scuba gear. Classes will be held from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM at the following CRC

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 7, 2025

FREE Summer Learning Program & Prizes for Kids at Local Libraries

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. Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Libraries are committed to helping kids do this, and have fun with it. With these objectives, the “Discover

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 26, 2025

Kids 2025 Summer Sports Camps available through the Cincinnati Recreation Commission

Summer sports camps are an essential part of childhood development, providing an opportunity for children to learn new skills, make new friends, and stay active during the summer months. For low-income families, these camps offer an affordable way to engage their children in structured physical activities that enhance their physical

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 21, 2025

5 1 3 Relief Bus

The Hamilton County 5 1 3 Relief Bus is a mobile medical and social service bus, providing health screenings and application assistance to connect to social services and economic relief. The bus is equipped with the technology that allows this assistance to occur on site. The bus travels to local

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Shared by United Resource Connection May 5, 2025

Youth Employment Program Hiring Sessions Offered through April and May, 2025

The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides year-round opportunities for employment, career exploration, professional development and credentialing for Hamilton County youth ages 14 through 21. The program helps young people in Hamilton County find work, explore careers and remove barriers to create a clear path to more education or a

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Shared by United Resource Connection April 16, 2025

Get A Library Card!

Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Cards are available to all Ohio residents. You can get a library card by completing an online application or by stopping by your local branch. With a library card, individuals have FREE access to a vast collection of books, magazines, audiobooks, and movies, as

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Shared by United Resource Connection March 12, 2025

Free Online Course for Mental Health of Teens

Yale Psychology Professor Dr. Laurie Santos offers an online 6-week course designed to help teens make wiser choices and live a life that’s happier and more fulfilling. In this course, teens explore what the field of psychology teaches about how to be happier, how to feel less stressed, and how

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 21, 2025

In-Person Tutors for Students and Adult Learners with Developmental Disabilities

Funding is available to obtain in-person tutors for school students and adult learners. There are grant opportunities separately available for students and adult learners through Learning Aid Ohio, and Adult Literacy Ohio, respectively. Once approved, one can browse available tutors in your area with the expertise needed, and schedule interviews

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 2, 2025

For Children of Addiction, Support Resources During the Holidays

For children and young adults of families impacted by addiction, the holidays, substance misuse, and its related stresses may bring on a great deal of additional fear and isolation. Here are some resources and guidance that can be used to help them through the season. The National Association for Children

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 11, 2024

FREE Daily Mindfulness Exercises

In partnership with The Cleveland Orchestra, there are FREELY available 40+ weeks of daily mindfulness exercises. The exercises are available as YouTube videos, about 5 minutes long each, and designed to facilitate brain development with music and mindfulness instruction. The exercises were developed for ages preschool through 12th grade, but

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 21, 2024

FREE Pediatric CPR Course for Babysitters

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is hosting a FREE pediatric CPR class Saturday October 12th from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Clifton Recreation Center, located at 320 McAlpin Avenue. The class is great for children 12 and older who are going to be babysitting younger kids, as well as adults

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 26, 2024

Tools for Children Impacted by Addiction

The National Association for Children of Addiction produces a booklet called “Tools for Kids” to support healthy development of children impacted by addiction in their family. The 2024 version of the booklet provides children with important information about addiction, how addiction impacts kids, what kids can do, and how children

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Shared by United Resource Connection September 12, 2024

Free parking and $2 admission at Museum Center for SNAP and Medicaid Recipients

Cincinnati Museum Center participates in a national program that provides discounted admission for low income families. All SNAP and Medicaid cards accepted. Guests with a valid EBT card and a photo ID, or a valid Medicaid card and a photo ID, will receive free parking and $2 admission per person

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 16, 2024