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FREE Children’s Books Monthly for Kids 5 Years and Younger

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library partners with Governors' offices throughout the United States to provide FREE Children's Books to any child up to the age of 5. Families that enroll receive one FREE book each month until the eligible child's 5th birthday. You can check if your state participates in the… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 14, 2025

FREE and Low Cost Medication Assistance

If you or someone you know is unable to pay for medications there are a number of programs that can help. The website NeedyMeds.Org has helpful information for finding programs to get FREE or low cost medication. They keep information updated on prescription assistance programs, $4 generics programs, medication coupons… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 9, 2025

Free Assistance with Medicaid & SNAP Applications

Completing an application for Medicaid and SNAP services can be incredibly challenging for individuals with poor education or limited literacy skills. Additionally, those with physical or mental disabilities may face barriers in understanding and filling out the necessary paperwork. Busy schedules, especially for individuals juggling work and childcare responsibilities, can… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 8, 2025

Add Social Service News to our News Feed & Podcast!

Updates in service availability or application protocols are important for those in need of services and those in a position to help. United Resource Connection hosts the Hamilton County Ohio Social Service News feed and podcast, to help keep social service providers and the ones they serve up-to-date on the… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 29, 2022

Renew or Replace a Lost State ID or Driver’s License Online

Having some form of State recognized identification is crucially important for a variety of reasons, especially if one is receiving or attempting to receive some form of state assistance. When a state identification card is lost, the process of obtaining a new one is becoming a bit easier. Starting Monday… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 24, 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

Youth Employment Program Eligibility Application

Hamilton County Job & Family Services has an online application for the Youth Employment Program. The Hamilton County Youth Employment Program provides jobs and year-round job readiness training for Hamilton County residents ages 14 to 21. The program attempts to help young people in Hamilton County find work, explore careers… ...

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Shared by Hamilton County Job & Family Services June 1, 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

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