There are many resources throughout the neighborhood for our OTR friends and family. Please see the list below for different supporting organizations and programs for neighbors in need…
Links to other compiled Resources Lists:
- Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s List of Resources:
- The Cincinnati Public Library maintains a great list of resources, that includes many of the items listed below. Find their current list here:
- https://chpl.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/84/2025/03/Spring-Community-Resource-Guide-English.pdf
- GeneroCity 513 List of Resources
- Geared towards helping those who have fallen to panhandling
- https://www.generocity513.org/resources
- OTR Resources Map (created by University of Cincinnati’s Dept. of Family & Community Medicine)
- https://otrcommunitycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/UHP-2023-Map.pdf
Assistance with Rent, Utility, Property Taxes:
For those in temporary need of immediate assistance/relief, try reaching out to these groups:
- Cornerstone Renter Equity:
- https://renterequity.org/
- Available to OTR residence as a renter stabilization program.
- St. Vincent de Paul
- https://www.svdpcincinnati.org/get-help/services-at-the-neyer-outreach-center/
- Hamilton County PRC program
- https://513relief.org/housing-utility-relief/
- (Look for the link that says ‘Application’ under ‘PRC relief’ on this page. On the next page, look for the small link that says ‘APPLY for PRC’)
- Freestore FoodBank’s StabilizationProgram
- Offers a variety of assistance, not just food: https://freestorefoodbank.org/stabilization-program/
- United Way’s 211 program
- A gateway to other services
- Call 211 or see the website here: https://www.uwgc.org/find-help/united-way-211/
Shelters:
For our most vulnerable neighbors, there are several shelters throughout the area:
- Shelterhouse for Men: https://www.3cdc.org/project/drop-inn-center-mens-facility/
- Shelterhouse for Women: https://www.shelterhousecincy.org/shelters/womens-shelter/
- In the coldest months, the city may open temporary warming shelters at libraries or Cincinnati Rec Centers. Announcements can often be found here: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityofcincinnati/news/
Housing Partners:
There are several Housing providers throughout the neighborhood who have various levels of assistance:
- Over the Rhine Community Housing: https://otrch.org/
- CMHA: https://cintimha.com/
Employment Opportunities:
For those trying to get back into the workforce:
- Citylink- jobs, https://www.citylinkcenter.org/
- Cincinnati Works- https://cincinnatiworks.org/
Food Resources:
For ongoing or recurring assistance securing healthy food, try these programs or resources:
- Snap program at Findlay Market: https://www.findlaymarket.org/snapproduceperksebt
- This great resource for those in our neighborhood that need assistance with food purchase.
- Check out their 2-for-1 program for savings on produce!
- Freestore Food Bank’s Stabilization Program
- Offers a variety of assistance, not just food: https://freestorefoodbank.org/stabilization-program/
Police and Nuisance Assistance:
For true emergencies, always call 911. Here are some other helpful links/phone numbers:
- Police Non-Emergency Number. If you need to report an issue to the police, that isn’t urgent.
- District 1 Contact – Neighborhood liason officer. For ongoing dialog with the police department.
- George Jason, george.jason@cincinnati-oh.gov
- 311 Cincy App (or call by phone at 311, or 513-765-1212 from outside city limits) If you need to report an issue such as graffiti, trash, etc.
