The (513) 261 numbers are toll-free from 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) 746-1769
-- WIC: (937) 746-9490
Are you looking for information about senior Issues?
-- Deardoff Center, (937) 743-8100
-- Elderly Services, (513) 261-2271
Are you looking for info about Social Security and related topics?
The Social Security and Disability Resource Center (SSDRC.com) is an informational website that provides answers to questions about how to apply for disability, how to appeal a claim in the event of a denial, how to navigate the federal system, and how to avoid certain mistakes that are commonly made by applicants. The site’s author is a former disability examiner for the Social Security Administration.
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, 1-866-747-1042
--Emergency HEAP: There will be a HEAP representative at FACS on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays for walk-ins starting at Noon. The rep may assist with the winter crisis program and/or PIPP. Please call HEAP with any questions and for appointments.
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
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: Dial 211 or toll-free 1-888-775-1260
-- Download the Warren County First Call for Help brochure.
Area churches serve free dinners Monday-Friday. Everyone is welcome! View or download the February and March 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.
