Thank you who joined us today for our return to in person networking, and for the patience of those who joined us via zoom.

I wanted to share with all of you the agenda from today, which is rich with resources and new developments in our respected fields.

The updated contact list is also attached. Please let me know if you are not on the list and would like to be added, or your information needs updated.

I have also attached HCPH Price hill community linking station initiate. If you would like to partner with us please reach out!

Thank you Recovery Centers of Ohio representees Caitlyn & Monte for sharing on your organization and fielding all our questions.

I will be sending out a invitation for next months event soon, where Aaron Laine with DeCoach will be sponsoring the event and sharing their programs initiatives.

Look forward to hosting you next month!

Listing of adult education programs

Listing of local shelters, transitional living and laundry accessibility

Listing of soup kitchens

Listing of Subsidized Housing Providers

More resources on obtaining an ID

Another listing of 2nd chance employers

Please see the attached document in reference to May 6, 2021 On the Front Lines monthly meeting. Hope to see you next month!

Thanks for sharing Aaron!

Racheal is an amazing resource for this predicament. I wanted to share a few other options as well to supplement her.

I have attached the brochure for the YWCA. Pam is the shelter manager and may be able to assist further.

Some other options could be to contact the CAP Line at 513-381-SAFE. They can also assist in direct referrals. They work with Bethany House, Salvation Army, Interfaith Hospitalities and Strategies to End Homelessness. You may also benefit from contacting these organizations independently.

:flower: amazing information! Thank you for sharing

Thank you so much for sharing!

1. United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Free Tax Prep Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Sites

This free IRS-sponsored program (VITA) uses trained, professional volunteers to help taxpayers complete basic state and federal tax returns.

Who’s eligible: Generally, low to moderate taxpayers, those on fixed incomes, with disabilities and people with limited English-language abilities are eligible for free tax preparation and filing. United Way of Greater Cincinnati supports more than 30 different locations; find locations and learn about your eligibility by calling 2-1-1- or visiting http://www.makeworkpay.com


2. Self-prep at a Free Tax Prep Site

“Self-prep” is an alternative to having your return filed by a trained VITA volunteer. Some Free Tax Prep sites host “facilitated self assistance”. This means you prepare and file your own basic state and federal tax forms using web-based tax software and with help from a tax coach, who is an IRS-certified volunteer. The option is available at VITA locations that list “Self-Prep” in the site listing.

Call 2-1-1 to learn more or visit www.uwgc.org/freetaxprep to find a site near you.

Here are some other free online tax filing options:

https://www.hrblock.com/online-tax-filing/free-online-tax-filing/

https://freefile.intuit.com/

https://www.creditkarma.com/tax

3. MyFreeTaxes.com (A partnership of United Way and H&R Block)

http://MyFreeTaxes.com is a United Way program that offers free tax help using H&R Block software. The software guides you through the return and there’s additional help available through answers to common questions.

Who’s eligible: MyFreeTaxes is completely free to individuals & families, regardless of income, unless you need to file a Schedule C, Schedule D, Schedule E or HSA documents. So, if you have anticipate receiving a 1099-MISC form from any employment in 2019, own rental profits or need to report a capital gain/ loss, you may not be eligible.

4. IRS Free File

Lastly, if you are a true DIY person and want to prepare your taxes on your own, Free File is a partnership between the IRS and makers of commercial tax-preparation software participating in the IRS Free File program. Depending on your level of income, eligible taxpayers get free use of one of the following:

Free File, secure, free brand-name tax preparation software that includes help with state returns.

Free File fillable forms. State tax preparation is not included.

Who’s eligible: If your income is below a specific level, you qualify to use the Free File tax preparation software. If your income is above that amount, you are limited to using the free, fillable, electronic versions of paper tax forms. These forms will do your tax math for you, but you only receive basic guidance. Visit https://apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile/ to learn more and search for free resources.

Valuable resource! Thanks for sharing

This is a fantastic recovery oriented housing model that continues to evolve to meet the needs of those we serve.

Thank you so much for sharing!

Some responses that were supplied by the group "On the Front Lines"

"Treatment centers don’t typically tell who’s in their program without a ROI."

"CAT House only checks Hamilton County for felony warrants."

"We typically tell the ladies it’s best to take care of them before they come in, because we can’t “harbor fugitives.” Most times if they have a plan to come to treatment, the courts will see it as a step in the right direction. It also depends on if they are felony warrants."

Welcome Billy, and thanks for joining! I look forward to collaborating with you. Your experience and knowledge base are so valuable to the group. Please feel free to add any content and also put your contact information in the index section!

Amy Parker, Brightview Outreach manager shares "Brightview can do virtual inductions, for this very reason. All you have to do to coordinate is call into the patient access center and request a virtual induction. 833-510-HELP"