/tags/community-action-agency Community Action Agency en-US Copyright Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:29:49 GMT /politics/2022-12-22/ohio-lawmakers-approved-161m-rent-assistance State lawmakers approved new funding for rental assistance and restricted the money to late rent through the end of 2021. The organizations that distribute the funding say that makes the money basically worthless. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:29:49 GMT /politics/2022-12-22/ohio-lawmakers-approved-161m-rent-assistance Becca Costello /local-news/2021-08-31/cincinnati-to-launch-eviction-legal-aid-program The city will use federal funding to help residents facing eviction find legal services and financial assistance. The Access to Justice pilot program will launch this fall with nearly $800,000. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:46:18 GMT /local-news/2021-08-31/cincinnati-to-launch-eviction-legal-aid-program Becca Costello /local-news/2021-08-23/how-to-get-rent-utility-help-fast-cincinnati In an ordinary year, the Community Action Agency in Cincinnati would help a few hundred families who need assistance with rent or utility payments. But since the pandemic started, the organization has spent $12 million helping over 5,000 families -- they've still got more than $45 million left. Mon, 23 Aug 2021 09:11:00 GMT /local-news/2021-08-23/how-to-get-rent-utility-help-fast-cincinnati Jolene Almendarez /local-news/2019-08-19/there-have-been-tens-of-thousands-of-evictions-in-hamilton-county-in-recent-years There are more than 12,000 evictions a year in Hamilton County. That's 34% higher than the national average. Now, the Legal Aid Society of Greater… Mon, 19 Aug 2019 08:00:00 GMT /local-news/2019-08-19/there-have-been-tens-of-thousands-of-evictions-in-hamilton-county-in-recent-years Michael Monks /community/2017-03-09/the-cincinnati-hamilton-county-community-action-agencys-long-history-and-service-to-our-community The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency was founded in 1964 to offer services to low-income individuals and families to help lift them out… Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:00:05 GMT /community/2017-03-09/the-cincinnati-hamilton-county-community-action-agencys-long-history-and-service-to-our-community /local-news/2013-04-02/students-in-construction-training-program-finding-success Cincinnati is marking Community Development Week by highlighting the Community Action Agency's "Blueprint for Success" project. The program gives at-risk… Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:00:35 GMT /local-news/2013-04-02/students-in-construction-training-program-finding-success Tana Weingartner