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Martin Luther King Day

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a day of service, to encourage all Americans to volunteer to take action toward the improvement of their community. In observance of the national holiday, schools, government agencies, businesses and banks are closed each year on the third Monday

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 17, 2025

FREE P.O. Box for Homeless Individuals

The United States Postal Service provides a pathway for homeless individuals to have a P.O. Box at no cost. A free P.O. box can be incredibly useful for homeless individuals as it provides them with a secure mailing address. This allows them to receive important documents, apply for job opportunities,

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 15, 2025

Resources for Extreme Cold Weather

There are a number of resources available in the Greater Cincinnati area, to help address the risks present from extreme cold and dangerous wind chill. The National Weather Service in Wilmington is one resource for monitoring extreme cold emergency weather news. Updates on the projected temperature timelines, winds and associated

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 14, 2025

Safe At Home Program for Address Confidentiality

The Office of the Ohio Secretary of State has a program that helps certain individuals keep their addresses hidden from the public. The program is for individuals who are survivors of, or living with survivors of, domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, rape, and/or sexual battery. The program helps these survivors

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 9, 2025

Enrollment Opportunities for Medicare and Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period concluded on December 7th, but other enrollment opportunities for Medicare coverage are getting underway. Ohioans on Medicare who did not sign up for Part A (hospital insurance) and or Part B (medical insurance) during their initial enrollment period, and do not qualify for a special

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 8, 2025

HCDDS hosts weekly social zoom calls

Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services hosts weekly zoom calls for individuals seeking connection. People with disabilities can join and share about their interests and potentially form connections with other people who have disabilities. The goal is for the joining participants to make friendships through conversation.  The zoom calls are hosted

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 7, 2025

Metro Procedures And Resources For Winter Weather Disruptions

As a round of winter weather moves through the region Sunday morning into Tuesday, Metro is reminding the public of various procedures and resources available in the event that snow or ice disrupts their normal bus service. In the event of significant ice or snow, Metro will still run service,

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Shared by Cincinnati Metro January 3, 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

Physical Activity Guidelines & Resources for Disease Prevention in 2025

The U.S Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion has released the second edition of their Physical Activity_Guidelines (available as a pdf). The guidelines provide evidence-based guidance to help people maintain or improve their health through physical activity. They also have released a number of

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Shared by United Resource Connection January 1, 2025

EBT Theft Reimbursements End for thefts occurring after Dec 20, 2024

EBT theft is a massive problem, but Federal safeguards have been in place to reimburse individuals and families when their benefits are stolen. There is a number you can call if your EBT card is lost or stolen, and upon investigation unauthorized charges to your EBT account may be reimbursed.

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 21, 2024

FREE Meals Offered for Christmas

Good Plates Eatery near the University of Cincinnati is serving a Christmas Eve meal at noon, at their location on 235 West McMillan Street, in Clifton. Doors will open at 11:30 AM. “No Reasons, No Questions, No Charge.” Anyone is welcome to either pick up a meal, or stay and

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 17, 2024

Metro Schedule & Surprise FREE Rides During the Holidays

During the holidays, Metro’s fixed-route, MetroNow! and Access paratransit services will operate on the normal schedule, except on Christmas and New Years day. Instead of following the regular Wednesday schedule on these days, these Metro transit services will follow what is normally the Sunday schedule. Metro’s administrative offices and the

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 16, 2024

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