On August 22nd, 2022, the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority opened wait list applications for three of their affordable housing communities: Baldwin Grove, Cary Crossing, and Sutter View. Baldwin Grove, located in Springdale, offers one and two bedroom apartments for seniors. The head of household, co-head or spouse must be 62
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Shared by United Resource Connection August 22, 2022
The Ohio Means Jobs Office provides a number of services to help job seekers connect to employers and find fulfilling work. These services include: Free Educational Workshops, Career Coaching and Job Leads, Hiring Events, Training, and Job Transportation services. The office helps dislocated workers and individuals with barriers to employment,
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If you are an Ohioan seeking abortion access out of state due to restrictions or are at risk of missing your appointment because you don’t have the funds, transportation, or are experiencing other logistical issues, there are resources available to help. Those in need can complete an online application form
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The Cincinnati Tennis Foundation offers a number of grants to help kids learn to play tennis, develop skills and compete, regardless of income level. The Foundation’s goal is to not let money limit ANY junior tennis player. Currently, 52% of their players receive financial assistance. The financial aid helps players
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Earlier this year, in May, the U.S. government announced that another round of free, at-home COVID test kits would be made available to order through the United States Postal Service. The test kits can be ordered no more than eight at a time, and are shipped for FREE to residences
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Amazon has announced that their Amazon Prime members are eligible for medication delivery for as little as $1/month. They report working with most insurance programs including medicaid. The program works by first checking whether the Amazon Pharmacy can supply your specific medication needs. They have an online portal to investigate
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The Public Health Departments of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will offer monkeypox vaccination to high-risk groups throughout Cincinnati and Hamilton County. There are currently limited supplies of the vaccine, so high-risk populations will be prioritized. To register for the vaccination, visit https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/health/ or hcph.org/monkeypox to complete a risk assessment and
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Shared by Hamilton County Public Health August 8, 2022
Sometimes men find themselves in the role of fatherhood without having had a good role model of how to be a father. In today’s world, there are many subtleties of fatherhood that don’t necessarily come naturally and can be hard to figure out on your own. It’s ok to ask
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The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services announced today that it has partnered with Ohio YMCAs to provide free memberships for certified foster homes and approved kinship caregivers who meet certain eligibility criteria. Bridges participants and their children are also eligible. To be eligible, certified foster homes must provide
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Shared by Ohio Department of Job & Family Services August 3, 2022
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program that helps low income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices. The program provides up to a $30 per month discount on internet service and an additional one-time device discount of up to $100 for purchase of a
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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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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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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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