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JFS Has Stopped Accepting New Applications for Rental Assistance

Hamilton County Job & Families Services announced Wednesday July 27th that they are not accepting new Emergency Rental Assistance Program applications (ERAP) due to funding issues. Those who have already submitted applications for the program reportedly will not be affected. JFS said it is still processing those applications and will… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 27, 2022

Food Delivery Services for Low Income Individuals & Families

Amazon and Kroger both offer local food delivery services helpful to low income individuals and families. Many individuals on a fixed income and/or without reliable transportation struggle with grocery shopping, sometimes even wheeling grocery carts to the closest bus stop. Low cost and FREE delivery services for groceries can be… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 25, 2022

Spanish Resources for Children & Families Impacted by Addiction

The National Association for Children of Addiction (NA CoA) has published a list of Spanish resources for children and families impacted by addiction. NA CoA works to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families. The resource list is written in Spanish and includes links… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 22, 2022

Harm Reduction Program Offers Overdose Rescue Resources

Hamilton County Public Health offers an Overdose Rescue app to help connect care providers to resources preventing fatal opiate overdose. The app is FREE and can guide people responding to an overdose event. You can download the Overdose Rescue App from the Google Play or Apple App Store. Features include: -Detailed step-by-step guidance… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 17, 2022

Free COVID Testing at Sharonville and Corryville Branch Libraries

Due to recent changes with federal testing and eligibility criteria, some pharmacies are no longer offering free COVID testing. In such situations you may save your receipt to submit to your insurance provider for potential reimbursement. But there are other locations that still offer free testing. FREE in-person COVID-19 testing… ...

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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health July 12, 2022

Medication Assistance Available at St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy

The St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy, with locations at the Don & Phyllis Neyer Outreach Center and the Western Hills Thrift Store, provides a last resort safety net for those who have no other way to access their prescription medication. Services The St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy offers… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 2, 2022

FAN and A/C Distribution at St. Vincent DePaul

Program update – 6/21/22. Due to a large volume of requests for AC units, all new requests are being added to a wait list at this time.   To qualify to receive an Air Conditioning unit, applicants must be 65-years-old or older or have a medical need. Applications to receive… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 1, 2022

Talbert House has Primary Care Providers

Talbert House is known throughout the region as being a provider of mental health and addictions services, but they also a number of other services including primary medical care. Primary Medical Care is an important resource for every individual and family. Primary care providers can help one connect to a… ...

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 30, 2022

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

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