When he entered a rehabilitation center in June 2018, Evan Van Skaik’s body was so beaten down by drugs and alcohol that he needed a walker to get around. When he began the Cincinnati Works JumpStart workshop in January 2019, his psyche was so beaten down that he struggled to answer even the simplest questions. […]
A message from Peggy Zink, President & CEO; Dave Herche, Board Chairman; Tom Gilman, Lead Director; and the entire Cincinnati Works Board of Trustees: Racial inequality has existed in America for as long as racial diversity has existed. Our black neighbors, in particular, have faced systemic prejudice for more than 400 years. The United States
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The Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program was created as part of the CARES Act to provide unemployment benefits to Americans who might not have qualified for traditional unemployment – including self-employed workers, contracted workers and “gig” workers. Click here to apply. Cincinnati Works financial coaches are available to help our Members apply. In addition to
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By Darlene Gray, Professional Development Coach As many parents prepare to return to work in the coming weeks, childcare will be a major barrier, since schools are closed for the remainder of the year and many childcare centers are also closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your Cincinnati Works coach can help you consider your
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Whether you donated to Cincinnati Works last month, last year or last decade, your contribution allowed us to connect with a Member and connect that Member to a stable, fulfilling job. Many of those jobs are on the frontlines of the current economy. They are on assembly lines and in warehouses. In grocery stores, hospitals
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The JumpStart class from November 19-21 was unusually large but otherwise typical of the Members who came through Cincinnati Works in 2019: some flourished, some wilted, some took root but have not yet seen the fruits of their labor. Every Member of the class has access to a dedicated team at Cincinnati Works and an
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The Federal Government recently passed the CARES Act, a $2 trillion stimulus package that includes multiple benefits for individuals, including a check sent directly to you and expanded unemployment benefits. Stimulus check: a one-time check for up to $1,200 per adult and $500 for dependent child. Click here for more information on who qualifies and
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As of March 13, 2020, interest on all federally held student loans will be waived for at least 60 days. Privately held loans are not eligible. For Members who can afford it, this is a great opportunity to pay down the balance you owe. We encourage you to pay as much as possible during this
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Ohio residents click here to apply for unemployment through the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. Contact your local unemployment office if you cannot complete the application online. Below is a list of common questions and answers regarding unemployment insurance and changes that were enacted last week with passage of the CARES Act. If
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Remember, the IRS will not call you and ask for banking or credit card information or your social security number. They already have it. Never give that information to anyone who calls saying they need it in order for you to receive a stimulus check. Below is a list of common questions and answers regarding
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