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FREE Dental, Vision, Medical Clinic July 27th & 28th at Xavier Highschool.

St. Xavier High School is hosting a FREE dental, vision and medical clinic Saturday July 27th and Sunday the 28th. The clinic is open to the public, anyone in need of care is welcome. No ID is required. All operations are offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. The patient parking

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 26, 2024

City of Cincinnati Property Tax Relief Program

For many low to moderate income households, property taxes can account for a significant portion of their monthly expenses, making it difficult to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and healthcare. Property tax relief programs can help to reduce the risk of homelessness and financial instability for low income

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 25, 2024

FREE Webinars and Support for Adult Children Traumatized by Parental Addiction

The National Association for Children of Addiction is hosting a monthly Online Education and Discussion Group. The monthly meetings are ideally suited for adult children who have been impacted by addiction, looking for education and support through an online facilitated group. Each meeting features an expert presenting on important topics

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Shared by Support Team July 23, 2024

Microsoft Outage Effecting Cincinnati Metro Real Time Bus Tracking Apps, use their website not the apps.

Due to a global Microsoft outage, anticipated arrival times will not be accurately displayed for users of the Cincinnati Metro’s mobile apps. These apps, including “Real-Time Transit Tracker” and “Cincy EZAlerts”, usually provide real-time estimated arrival times along Cincinnati bus routes, but are not currently operational because of the outage.

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 19, 2024

Department Of Disability Services Hosts Zoom Support Meeting Every 4th Tuesday

People with disabilities often face unique challenges in navigating the healthcare system, including communication barriers, lack of accessibility, and discrimination. Therefore, it is crucial for individuals with disabilities to receive support for advocacy in their healthcare to ensure they receive the appropriate care and accommodations they need. Advocacy can help

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 18, 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

Red Bike Offers Discounted Monthly Price for Low-Income Individuals

Red Bike is a public bicycle sharing system that has bike stations throughout Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. For individuals living near the bike stations, and healthy enough to ride, the bikes can be a more economical option than exclusively ride-sharing, using the metro bus system, or buying and maintaining a car.

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 12, 2024

Financial Assistance for Afterschool Child Enrichment Programs CLOSED. Extended Spending Deadline for Currently Enrolled.

The State of Ohio has indefinitely suspended the Afterschool Child Enrichment Educational Savings Account Program. The program provided eligible families up to $1000 on allowable afterschool activities for childhood enrichment. The program provided this assistance to Ohio families of children ages 6 to 18 who meet income requirements or reside

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 10, 2024

Erroneous Post about Waiver of U.S. Passport Fees

A previous post of ours erroneously reported that US Passport application fees can be waived for EBT recipients, and other low income households. We have a quality assurance team that reviews our content prior to posting but unfortunately did not catch this error on the front end. Our social service

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 9, 2024

Social Security Statements Available Online

The Social Security Administration creates an annual statement for each individual, showing how much you have paid in Social Security and Medicare taxes, and how much you would get in Social Security benefits when you reach full retirement age. The Social Security Administration recalculates your retirement benefit each year after

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 5, 2024

How to Obtain a Driver’s License for Undocumented Residents

Traffic court can result in a question of citizenship for individuals that don’t have a driver’s license, especially if they happen to be latino. This is a hardship on the Latino community in that if one is unable to present documents quickly, they are often suspected by others as being

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 4, 2024

FREE Annual Parking Permits for Hamilton County Parks if you have an EBT Card

Leisure activities and routines are crucial for maintaining good mental health. Engaging in activities such as going to a park can be an essential part of a self-care routine. For some people with mental health challenges or disabilities, they may need assistance in establishing these routines and transportation. Hamilton County

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Shared by United Resource Connection July 3, 2024

Free Bus Fare for VA Medical Center appointments

Hamilton County officials have announced that Veterans will now be provided FREE bus fare when traveling to VA Medical Center appointments. The program will involve one-day travel tickets that the patient can use to ride the bus to their appointment and back for free. The current process for requesting these

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Shared by United Resource Connection June 28, 2024