The Ohio Direction Card is accepted at eight farmers’ markets in Hamilton County. Many more markets across the state also accept the card. Hamilton County locations include: Findlay Market Farmers’ Market 1801 Race Street Cincinnati, OH 45202 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on
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Shared by Moira Weir July 17, 2019
Hamilton County grandparents, aunts, uncles and other relatives who care for children in JFS custody will receive financial assistance from the county under a new program launching this month. Hamilton County Job and Family Services created a kinship stipend program and will pay kinship caregivers $350 per month, per child
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Central Access Point (CAP) Helpline (513-381-SAFE) assists community members experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. They can access information about services, check for space in emergency shelters, and be placed into housing programs. Anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness can call to get information about services. And
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Shared by Strategies to End Homelessness March 1, 2019
Colder temperatures can be deadly for those with no place to stay. Strategies to End Homelessness has created an easy way to get help if you see a person in need of shelter. The Street Reach app is available for Apple users. If you do not have an Apple device,
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With the weather expected to drop to dangerously cold temperatures this week, it is important for residents to be prepared and know where they can go to get out of the cold. If residents are in need of a place to warm up, they can consider visiting a restaurant, shopping
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The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles is offering to waive the reinstatement fee for driver’s licenses and permits for state residents receiving public assistance benefits from Job and Family Services. This offer, which does not apply to commercial driver’s licenses and permits, begins Jan. 31 and runs through July 31.
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Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is offering discounted tickets and season passes to community members who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Zoo Access for All program encourages families and individuals of all backgrounds to visit the zoo by showing their SNAP card and a photo ID to
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This new video helps explain how to apply for assistance. The post Applying for Benefits? Check out the Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal Tutorial. appeared first on Hamilton County Job & Family Services . View Original Source (HCJFS.org) Here.
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is November 10 – 18th. This week is about generating conversation around hunger and homelessness and engaging communities. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: National Statistics Many Americans are living on the edge. Choosing between basic necessities like purchasing food, paying rent, or going to the doctor.
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If you need to apply or manage benefits, or check eligibility, you can do it all in one place on the web. The Ohio Benefits Portal is the home for doing all these things. View Original Source (HCJFS.org) Here.
With the weather warming outside and the children’s museum set to reopen in a few days, it’s a good time to remind Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) recipients that there are discounts available to them for some of Cincinnati’s most popular things to do: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden offers
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The Go Pass from Red Bike is a discounted membership available to residents of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky who receive food assistance (SNAP) or energy assistance (HEAP and PIPP) or are clients of partner organizations. It is $5 per month and offers unlimited 90 day bike rides. View Original Source (HCJFS.org)
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