The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners has allocated additional American Rescue Plan Act funding to help small nonprofits combat the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in the community. This new grant opportunity is for 501(c)(3) nonprofits with an annual revenue of $500,000 or less that provides services to Hamilton County residents impacted by the pandemic.

VISIT – https://uwgc.org/NonprofitRelief

EMAIL – impact@uwgc.org

A network of community partners are working to ensure that those in Hamilton County who need food are provided that assistance. Visit our Food Assistance page for resources for both immediate and long-term needs.

VISIT – https://513relief.org/food-assistance/

Get Fioptics Wi-Fi for free at all of these local hotspots with the Connect Cincinnati app.

FIND – https://www.cincinnatibell.com/my-cincinnati-bell/connect-cincinnati/wi-fi-hotspots

The Cincinnati Public Library provides free public Wi-Fi 24/7 outside of the Public Library buildings, including parking lots. Below is a map listing all Cincinnati Library locations.

FIND – https://cincinnatilibrary.bibliocommons.com/locations/?_ga=2.157562042.1039432609.1614957199-2022991458.1612661009

FIND – https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/recreation/facilities1/

Cincinnati Park Board – Nature Centers

FIND – https://www.cincinnatiparks.com/nature-centers/

Hamilton County Great Parks

FIND – https://www.greatparks.org/parks

FIND – https://myy.org/locations/

If you are behind on your taxes, you may be at risk of losing your home in foreclosure. Homeowners struggling to pay their taxes need to learn about possible options to avoid the loss of their home. If you need help with your taxes, you may qualify for financial assistance.

INFO – Delinquency Help Flyer

For help with taxes, from January-April, Community Action Agency (CAA) provides tax return preparation services at no cost to individuals who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit.  Refunds can be deposited into your checking account, or you can have a check mailed to your address.

VISIT – https://www.cincy-caa.org/what-we-do/supportive-services/tax-preparation.html

CALL – (513) 569-1840, option 4

Filing tax forms can be tricky, and even more so if you’ve had major changes in your life such as a new job or new home. This year, let the experts help you. The Library is partnering with United Way and AARP to offer free tax assistance to low- to moderate-income families at multiple Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library locations.

VISIT – https://cincinnatilibrary.org/blogs/post/free-tax-prep/

The Hamilton County Treasurer provides the Treasurer’s Optional Payment (TOP) Program, which allows residential and commercial property owners to prepay their real estate taxes in installments. The program is voluntary and allows property owners to prepay each future tax bill in five installments. It is similar to an escrow account with a financial institution. There is no service charge associated with the program.

VISIT – https://www.hamiltoncountyohio.gov/government/departments/treasurer/t_o_p_program

CALL – (513) 946-4788

Beginning on April 12, 2021, FEMA will accept applications for the Funeral Assistance Program. Financial assistance will be provided for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for COVID-19 related deaths.

VISIT – https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

INFO – FEMA Funeral Assistance Program

CALL – (844) 684-6333

Help for Seniors provides legal help and help with long-term care options.

VISIT – https://www.proseniors.org/

EMAIL – dorlet@proseniors.org