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Free Farmers Market for Veterans last Friday of every month.

The Cincinnati VA Medical Center hosts a free Farmers Market the last Friday of every month from 10am to 12 noon. Fresh fruit, vegetables and non-perishable items are available here free to veterans and their families. The Cincinnati VA Medical Center is located at 3200 Vine Street. The VA medical

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 15, 2022

Indoor Youth Tennis for grades 1-6, Winter Schedule

The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation has moved youth tennis classes indoors to the Academy of World Languages, located at 2030 Fairfax Avenue. The classes will continue inside during the months of January and February. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays in the gym. Scholarships available for all programs. Grades 1 through 4 meet from 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

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Shared by United Resource Connection December 14, 2022

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

Medicaid and Marketplace Application Assistance Event, December 6th.

Obtaining medical insurance can be a complicated process, whether one is applying for private insurance or medicaid. Both the online portal for the Health Insurance Marketplace, as well as the online portal for Ohio Medicaid, can be difficult to navigate. People often need help with the process. Application assistance will

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 24, 2022

Resources & Tips for Developing Childhood Gratitude

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to pause, to reflect and give appreciation for one’s many blessings. But gratitude doesn’t have to be reserved solely for holiday rhetoric; an attitude of gratitude is an important part of everyday living. Psychological studies have demonstrated evidence that having gratitude actually improves

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 24, 2022

Summary of VA Dependents’ and Survivors’ Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an 8 page pdf that summarizes the benefits available to families of veterans. There are a number of programs available to families of veterans, including programs to serve these families even after the veteran has died. The pdf can help families identify

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Shared by United Resource Connection November 16, 2022

Property Owner Engagement Program

Strategies to End Homelessness recently launched a Property Owner Engagement Program. It will support of our Shelter Diversion program . And may eventually support housing programs that support people and families leaving homelessness. The leading cause of homelessness isn’t mental health or substance abuse issues. It’s simply the lack of

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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness October 28, 2022

FREE December Tennis Sessions, Grades 1-6.

As we head into the winter season, the Cincinnati Tennis Foundation will be moving their classes, starting November 2nd, indoors to the Academy of World Languages, located at 2030 Fairfax Avenue. Classes will meet Mondays and Wednesdays in the gym. Thanks to a generous donor, anyone that signs up for the

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 27, 2022

Equality Ohio offers LGBTQ Legal Representation

Equality Ohio is an organization and legal network that defends the rights of LGBTQ Ohioans. They provide representation for a number legal issues. Cases they accept include, gender marker changes, name changes, family law (custody, divorce, child support), tenant defense (evictions, landlord tenant issues), criminal justice victim support, Marsy’s Law

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 26, 2022

$500 Duke Energy Credit available for low income natural gas customers

Duke Energy announced last week that additional financial assistance has been made available to help natural gas customers who meet income eligibility criteria. Those who qualify can receive a one-time $500 credit to their current natural gas bill. To qualify, customers must be 65 or older, or have income at

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 25, 2022

Metro Bus Access Program for People with Disabilities

Some individuals with disabilities are unable to ride the regular Metro Bus service without assistance. Some are unable to climb the steps on their own and secure seating in a timely manner. Some have heavy wheelchairs that they are unable to secure on their own, or other mobility issues requiring

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 20, 2022

Emergency Clothing Options

Clothing is a basic need, but not something everyone can easily afford for themselves and their families. If someone needs a warm coat, work pants, new underwear and socks, or a pair of shoes, it is good to know where they can go to get help. With the weather changing

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 18, 2022

Cincinnati Zoo Membership Discount for SNAP participants

The Cincinnati Zoo offers discounted tickets and season passes to community members who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The program is called the Zoo All Access program. Under the program, adults (ages 13 to 61) can obtain general admission tickets for $6. Children (ages 2 to 12) and

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Shared by United Resource Connection October 12, 2022