Resources
Refer
an Elder
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Donation
Housing
- CHMA- Section Vouchers, Income-based, waitlists- can vary from months to years
www.cintimha.com 513-977-5610
- Housing and Urban Development (HUD) www.hud.gov 614-469-5737
- Council on Aging-has a searchable housing list. https://www.help4seniors.org/Find-Resources/Housing-Search 513-721-1025
- Benchmark- affordable housing https://www.benchmarkgrp.com/search-properties/
Moving
- Two men and the truck-charity move.
https://twomenandatruck.com/movers/ky/northern-kentucky/community
859-756-4723 - Elite movers https://elitemoverscincinnati.com/
513-800-3295 - Planes Golden Touch Senior Relocation Services http://www.planescompanies.com
513-216-5959
Shelters
- Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition
cincihomeless.org or
info@CinciHomeless.org
513-421-7803 - Central Access Point Line. 513-381-7233
Plumbing - Yard work
- People Working Cooperatively, Inc. (PWC)
www.pwchomerepairs.org
513-351-7921
Food Pantry
- Hot Meals: Grace Episcopal and United methodist
- West College Hill: Lunch every day at noon. westcollegehill Food Pantry once/month
- FreeStore Foodbank Tues-Saturday https://freestorefoodbank.org/
Transportation
Depends on insurance (modivcare, valley, medacare , access2care)
- Non-emergency transportation county Medicaid
513-946-1000 x6 - MetroNOW $2 Rides (Springdale, Sharonville, Northgate, Mt. Healthy) MetroNOW
- Bus Passes-
- SVDP Neyer Outreach Center
513-421-0602 - Freestore Foodbank
https://freestorefoodbank.org/transportation-assistance/
Furniture
- SVDP Neyer Outreach Center 513-421-0602
- New life furniture bank
https://nlfurniture.org/
513-313-0530
Utility Assistance
- Community Action Agency relief, HEAP
http://www.cincy-caa.org/. 513-357-7200 - SVDP Neyer Outreach Center 513-421-0602
- Freestore Foodbank 513-241-1064
Legal Assistance
- ProSeniors http://www.proseniors.org/ 513-345-4160
- http://ohiolandlordtenant.com/
- Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati https://www.lascinti.org/ 513-241-9400
Food benefits
- Jobs and family services http://www.hcjfs.org/ 5139461000
Free health clinic
http://www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org/
513-946-7882
Money management
- Meals on Wheels of southwest OH and Northwest KY https://www.muchmorethanameal.org/senior-services 513-244-5485
- Freestore foodbank https://freestorefoodbank.org/representative-payee-program/ 513-241-1064
- Greater Cincinnati behavioral Health Services https://www.gcbhs.com/payee-benefits 513 354-5200
- United way- Free tax prep
Durable medical equipment
101 Mobility of Cincinnati- Home Medical Equipment, Home Medical Equipment Repair 513-538-0900
http://www.101mobility.com/cincinnati
Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Text Line in Ohio – Text HOME to 741741
- Suicide Hotline – Call 988
- Mobile Crisis – 513-584-5098
- Stress Center – 513-585-5872
FAQS
How long is the commitment as an LBFE volunteer?
We hope to build a long-term relationship with our volunteers, but we do not require a certain number of hours. To be considered an active volunteer, you should engage through at least one of our volunteer opportunities each year. You can volunteer as much as every week or as little as once a year — we’re very flexible.
How long is the commitment as an LBFE volunteer?
We hope to build a long-term relationship with our volunteers, but we do not require a certain number of hours. To be considered an active volunteer, you should engage through at least one of our volunteer opportunities each year. You can volunteer as much as every week or as little as once a year — we’re very flexible.
How old do you have to be to volunteer?
All ages are welcome, but you must be 18 to volunteer independently. Children regularly volunteer alongside parents or with school groups, and there are many opportunities for older adults, too.
What does it take to become a volunteer?
You’ll need to attend an orientation and complete a background check to get started. Orientation dates can be found through our volunteer portal or by calling our office at (513)542-7555.
Can I volunteer near my own neighborhood?
Yes! LBFE serves 180 elders across the Greater Cincinnati area.
Do you have to be a male to volunteer at Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly?
No you do not! The name was created back in the 1930’s in Paris, France. Today as we are more knowledgeable and inclusive, we now prefer LBFE.
Is Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly associated with Big Brothers Big Sisters?
While the names sound similar, we are not affiliated in any way with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
How is Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly funded?
Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly operates through the generosity of donors, private donations, and grants. We do not receive government dollars or insurance reimbursements.
