Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Assurance Wireless provides a free Android cell phone. One Lifeline phone per household. Consumers who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria can obtain discounted or free phone service through the Lifeline Assistance program.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Offers a free cellphone to new Assurance Wireless Lifeline customers.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Assurance Wireless is a cell phone service from Virgin Mobile that provides a free wireless phone and 250 free minutes of wireless voice service and 250 free texts monthly to eligible customers. Lifeline Assistance Programs like Assurance Wireless are crucial to helping people back on their feet by keeping them connected to potential employers, medical providers and child care while cutting down monthly expenses. Along with a free voice mail account and call waiting, Assurance Wireless provides caller ID and access to 911 in case of an emergency. Additional minutes and text plans can be purchased.

SafeLink is a free cell phone and minutes program for the income eligible. We provide information, brochures and applications to help eligible low-income families access free cell phone and cell phone services that will help them stay connected with current or potential employers, children and relatives, health care specialists, and vital emergency responders.

Provides free cell phones for veterans. Veterans get free service for a year, and then low cost service afterward. Does not pay past due phone bills. Also offers low-cost cell phone service plans to veterans.

Government-funded program offers free cell phones and monthly airtime to income-eligible individuals, limited to one non-transferable service per household.

Net 10 has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer wireless Lifeline service through its Net 10 program in Ohio. Net 10 customers receive a free wireless handset, caller ID, voice mail and text messaging capability. Each month, the customer receives 250 free minutes of airtime. Because the allotment of minutes is minimal, Net 10 offers additional minutes on a pre-paid basis for 20 cents per minute. Lifeline is a federal program designed to make local telephone service more affordable and accessible to residential consumers. Lifeline programs are funded by the federal Universal Service Fund, a program supported through charges on consumers’ monthly local and long-distance telephone bills. Income-eligible customers may qualify for wireless Lifeline provided they do not receive a Lifeline discount on their landline telephone account. Customers must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, for example, $34,575 for a family of four. Consumers may also qualify through their participation in one of several government aid programs, including: Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance; Medicaid; Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Free National School Lunch Program (NSL); General Assistance/Disability Assistance; Home Energy Assistance (HEAP); Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI); Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: * Games and toys * Crafting items * Technology items * Home improvement tools * Kitchenware * Outdoor items * Health and wellness items * Activity passes Visit https://wcpl.info/content/library-things-0 for current list of items. Library staff cannot give instructions on use of an item. See user manuals.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: * Games and toys * Crafting items * Technology items * Home improvement tools * Kitchenware * Outdoor items * Health and wellness items * Activity passes Visit https://wcpl.info/content/library-things-0 for current list of items. Library staff cannot give instructions on use of an item. See user manuals.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: * Games and toys * Crafting items * Technology items * Home improvement tools * Kitchenware * Outdoor items * Health and wellness items * Activity passes Visit https://wcpl.info/content/library-things-0 for current list of items. Library staff cannot give instructions on use of an item. See user manuals.

AmeriCorps Seniors engages volunteers 55+ with service in the community. Foster Grandparent Program engages low-income seniors (under 200% of the federal poverty threshold) to mentor youth. Qualifying Foster Grandparent Program volunteers receive a modest stipend, meal allowance, and mileage reimbursement. Senior Support Action Group, through the support of volunteers of any age, provides homebound seniors and other medically homebound persons with access to food, transportation, and companionship.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Provides used cell phones that can be used to dial 9-1-1.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: * Games and toys * Crafting items * Technology items * Home improvement tools * Kitchenware * Outdoor items * Health and wellness items * Activity passes Visit https://wcpl.info/content/library-things-0 for current list of items. Library staff cannot give instructions on use of an item. See user manuals.

TracFone has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to offer wireless Lifeline service through its TracFone program in Ohio. TracFone customers receive a free wireless handset, caller ID, voice mail and text messaging capability. Each month, the customer receives 250 free minutes of airtime. Because the allotment of minutes is minimal, TracFone offers additional minutes on a pre-paid basis for 20 cents per minute. Lifeline is a federal program designed to make local telephone service more affordable and accessible to residential consumers. Lifeline programs are funded by the federal Universal Service Fund, a program supported through charges on consumers’ monthly local and long-distance telephone bills. Income-eligible customers may qualify for wireless Lifeline provided they do not receive a Lifeline discount on their landline telephone account. Customers must be at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, for example, $34,575 for a family of four. Consumers may also qualify through their participation in one of several government aid programs, including: Section 8/Federal Public Housing Assistance; Medicaid; Food Stamps; Supplemental Security Income (SSI); Free National School Lunch Program (NSL); General Assistance/Disability Assistance; Home Energy Assistance (HEAP); Supplemental Security Disability Income (SSDI); Ohio Works First or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: * Games and toys * Crafting items * Technology items * Home improvement tools * Kitchenware * Outdoor items * Health and wellness items * Activity passes Visit https://wcpl.info/content/library-things-0 for current list of items. Library staff cannot give instructions on use of an item. See user manuals.

Provides a monthly discount on phone, Internet, or bundled services for low income households as well as a free phone.

Cell phone program part of the Federal Lifeline Assistance. Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household.

Provides a collection of non-traditional library items, including: craft kits, bicycles, games, electronics, health related items, kitchenware, sewing machines, musical instruments, puzzles, outdoor activity items, STEM kits, telescopes, tools, adventure passes, memory kits, and the seed library. For a complete list of items, visit: https://www.mrcpl.org/browse/library-of-things/

Provides a cell phone with limited monthly minutes to low income households.