The (513) 261 numbers are toll-free form Franklin/Middletown.
Do you need clothes?
-- Vineyard Freestore, (937) 746-1435.
-- First Baptist Church clothing ministry: Located in FACS' basement. Clothing store hours are: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Noon - 3:00 and Wednesday evenings, 5:00 - 6:30. Donations accepted during these hours also. Items accepted include clean clothing, small household appliances, linens, toys and books.
Do you need a ride?
-- Warren County Transit serves members of our community, regardless of age or income. Download a schedule. Call 888-297-0990. The schedule has changed, with more frequent runs in our area.
-- Franklin Township Seniors’ bus, (937) 743-8100.
Do you need healthcare?
-- Vineyard Free Clinic, (937) 746-6589
-- Warren County Health Department (937) 746-1969
-- WIC: (937) 746-9490
Are you looking for information about senior Issues?
-- Deardoff Center, (937) 743-8100
-- Elderly Services, (513) 261-2271
Do you need additional referrals? (furniture, household items, baby clothes, etc.)
--St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, (937) 746-1355
Do you need to use a computer and/or Internet access?
-- Franklin Public Library, (937) 746-2665
Do you need childcare?
-- Department of Human Services, (513)-261-1420
-- 4C for Children, (513) 261-2276
-- Atrium Family YMCA School Age Program (at Hampton Bennett), (513) 267-8997
Do you need help with utilities?
-- Emergency HEAP, 1-866-747-1942
--Emergency HEAP: Warren County Emergency HEAP will have a caseworker at FACS to assist Warren County residents in disconnect status on their gas and electric bill. The schedule for HEAP at FACS is Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 12:00 – 3:00. Clients need to call the HEAP office regarding eligibility and documentation. The toll free number is 1-866-747-1942.
What's New?
Warren County Adult New Readers
has recently trained tutors in our area and are eager for students.
Tutors work with adults who need help to improve their reading. They also work with people from other countries who want help with speaking and reading English.
Tutors are available to tutor in both Franklin and Springboro. Call the office for information: 513-932-2323
Do you need training and/or help finding a job?
-- Workforce One, (513) 261-1130
-- Visit the Ohio State Job Search to see jobs in our area: https://scoti.ohio.gov/scoti_lexs/
Do you need help getting your GED or leaning to read?
-- Adult Basic Literacy Education/GED (513) 261-2987
Do you need help with housing?
-- Metropolitan Housing Authority (513) 261-1226
-- For people facing foreclosure, call the Homestead Preservation Fund: 1-888-995-4673.
Are you looking for something else?
-- Warren County United Way Information and Referral line (513) 261-2237.
-- Download the Warren County First Call for Help brochure.
Community Dinners
Area churches serve free dinners Monday-Friday. Everyone is welcome! February dinner schedule.
Every Monday: 4:30 to 6 p.m., Franklin First United Methodist Church, 303 S. Main Street
First, fourth, and fifth Tuesdays: 4:30 to 6 p.m., Franklin First United Methodist Church
Second and third Tuesdays: 6 to 7:30 p.m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 500 E. Second St.
Every Wednesday: 4:30 to 6 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 115 S. Main St.
Every Thursday: 4:30 to 6 p.m., First United Methodist Church
Every Friday: 5:30 to 7 p.m., First Church of God, 704 S. River St.
