Tax season is here along with the holidays so this means it is a very busy time for the Ohio Benefit Bank. For those of you who may not know what The Ohio Benefit Bank is, The Ohio Benefit Bank is an Internet service that is available for Ohioans who are in need of help. Through no fault of their own, many Ohioans are being forced to make tough decisions each and every day, such as choosing between paying rent or buying food. In an effort to eliminate such choices from having to be made and to help Ohioans gain access to programs that are available for those in need, The Ohio Benefit Bank is now available at your fingertips!
From the comfort of your home, from a local library that has internet access, from the computer of a trained Ohio Benefit Bank counselor or any other computer with internet access, Ohioans can complete applications for programs such as Food Assistance (formerly Food Stamps), the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), Child care subsidies, and even file their Federal and State taxes for FREE!
This is a great program and I have been working with it for 3 years now but for the last year I have not been as connected with it as I once was. Being a VISTA Leader meant I had to be more hands off with this program but one of my VISTA members has had to take a medical leave and we are unable to fill the position quick enough so I have had to step up and step in and help with the trainings and things for the Ohio Benefit Bank. I have been calling various locations that we use for these trainings and reserving rooms and signing people up for the trainings. So my calendar for the next couple of months is getting filled up with traveling and trainings. I do mean filling up every day for the next 2 weeks I am going somewhere. I don't mind the presentations or the traveling but it does get kind of tedious after a while. But the whole time I'm thinking this extra expense check will sure come in handy at Christmas time so this is what will get me through it. I'm just hoping my car makes it and the weather does not become a problem.
Over the last 3 years I have not had too much luck with cars and have gone through 4 or 5 cars which is ridiculous either they die or I kill them. So St. Christopher watch over me while I spread the good news of the Ohio Benefit Bank.
Until later keep safe :)
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