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Need help with utility bills this winter? Here’s how to apply

by Signal Cleveland Staff October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

People struggling with keeping the heat on this winter can apply for the HEAP program through Step Forward.

A job seekers speaks with a recruiter at a previous Step Forward Job Fair. Step Forward is holding a job fair in Cleveland this Thursday.

Step Forward’s job fair Oct. 23 will include opportunities with the U.S. Postal Service and RTA

by Olivera Perkins October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Childcare can cost more than college in Ohio, according to a recent report by the Economic Policy Institute. This photo shows a Head Start teacher working with three students.

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How child care costs more than public college for many Ohio families. Can state tax credits help?

by Olivera Perkins March 21, 2025March 24, 2025

Signal Cleveland explains how to apply for energy assistance across Cuyahoga County.

How to apply for energy utility assistance in Cuyahoga County

by Dakotah Kennedy February 5, 2025October 23, 2025

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Navigating ‘Winter Crisis’: Despite steep budget cuts, two local programs are trying to help people keep the heat on

by Dakotah Kennedy November 15, 2024February 3, 2025