{"id":1879,"date":"2023-06-09T09:40:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T14:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investhamiltoncounty.com\/?p=1879"},"modified":"2023-12-07T14:18:07","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:18:07","slug":"hamilton-county-residents-in-need-now-have-a-new-web-resource","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investhamiltoncounty.com\/hamilton-county-residents-in-need-now-have-a-new-web-resource\/","title":{"rendered":"Hamilton County residents in need now have a new web resource"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”|auto||47px||” custom_padding=”|||2px||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_font_size=”30px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”12px|||||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]
Hamilton County has a strong network of nonprofit organizations that work together to help residents overcome whatever challenges they face. The power of that collaboration is the premise behind a new web resource that spotlights the diverse coalition of local nonprofits dedicated to making a positive impact in Hamilton County. At help4hamiltoncounty.org,<\/a> Hamilton County residents will find uncomplicated access to this network of nonprofit organizations and the crucial services they provide.<\/p>\n This website is made possible by the support of the Hamilton County Community Foundation, Duke Energy, the Hamilton County Trustees Association and Good Samaritan Network. The web resource offers connection to services under six critical issues that our neighbors navigate on a daily basis:<\/p>\n Each issue also presents a related video, ranging in length from about 6 to 8 minutes, that highlights the difference nonprofits make in their clients\u2019 lives \u2014 strengthening our community in the process. The videos feature interviews with nonprofit executives and clients who have received services, as well as elected officials and other community leaders. \u00a0They provide remarkable insight into the challenges many residents face despite county\u2019s upscale appearance.<\/p>\n Organizers hope that as the videos increase awareness of the many resources available to those in need, the availability of those resources as a quick click away increases access to resources in our community.<\/p>\n Help4HamiltonCounty.org has included Accessibility Adjustments on the new website to remove barriers and make finding resources accessible for as many community residents as possible.\u00a0 Any suggestions are welcome; please reach out through the \u2018Contact Us\u2019 page.<\/p>\n We believe that by working together, we can help our community and those who live in it thrive.\u00a0\u00a0 \u201cAs you have seen, their impact is changing the lives of the people of our great county and leaving a lasting legacy,\u201d County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said in the videos.<\/p>\n Visit help4hamiltoncounty.org <\/a>to learn more about the nonprofits available.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hamilton County has a strong network of nonprofit organizations that work together to help residents overcome whatever challenges they face. The power of that collaboration is the premise behind a new web resource that spotlights the diverse coalition of local nonprofits dedicated to making a positive impact in Hamilton County. At help4hamiltoncounty.org, Hamilton County residents […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" da_disable_devices=\"off|off|off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" da_is_popup=\"off\" da_exit_intent=\"off\" da_has_close=\"on\" da_alt_close=\"off\" da_dark_close=\"off\" da_not_modal=\"on\" da_is_singular=\"off\" da_with_loader=\"off\" da_has_shadow=\"on\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" custom_margin=\"|auto||47px||\" custom_padding=\"|||2px||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.18.0\" header_2_font=\"|600|||||||\" header_2_font_size=\"30px\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" custom_padding=\"12px|||||\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" theme_builder_area=\"post_content\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"] County Commissioners & Invest Hamilton County Committed to Extending Access\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The Hamilton County Commissioners and Invest Hamilton County have attracted an estimated $9 million to expand broadband access to nearly 3,600 unserved or underserved homes, businesses, and farms in the county. The funding, which comes from a mix of federal, state, and private sources, will be used to extend high-speed internet access, including fiber optic access.\u00a0<\/p>\n Hamilton County has advanced its broadband expansion initiative through the formation of a Broadband Task Force, a diverse group of stakeholders representing agriculture, education, health, business, economic development, and local leadership. The group\u2019s goal is to identify broadband connectivity issues within the county. Using mapping information along with analysis from government advisors at Katz, Sapper & Miller, the Commissioners, Invest Hamilton County, and the Broadband Task Force have identified areas that are unserved or underserved and will be developing a strategic plan for future investment.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cCommissioners Altman, Dillinger, and I are pleased with the efforts of the county to get broadband to more residents than ever before.\u201d Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said. \u201cThe work done by Invest Hamilton County and our Broadband Taskforce has positioned us to successfully receive grants from federal, state, and private sources both now and in the future. While we are pleased by the progress made, we understand there is much more work ahead of us to get broadband connectivity to as many residents as possible.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n To see if your location is now funded as a part of one of the federal investments, visit\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/reports-research\/maps\/rdof-phase-i-dec-2020<\/a>. \u00a0Please note, LTD Broadband defaulted on 181 locations ($151,116) in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction. These locations are no longer funded through this program, and the county is currently seeking new investors in those areas. \u00a0The RDOF federal investments are anticipated to be deployed over the next six years, and the county is actively working to reduce this timeline by working with providers to expedite permits, streamline infrastructure investments and provide coordination as utilities seek to serve unserved areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n How can you help attract broadband to your neighborhood?\u00a0<\/p>\n Underserved residents and businesses play a critical role in helping attract investment to your area. \u00a0If you still need high-speed internet service, please visit the following two websites to help the county attract investments to your location:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n