"Helping people in need in Norwood, and getting them connected to resources."
This page was last updated: December 15, 2011
Programs & Services

NSL Food Closet Pantry    (entrance to Lower Level at rear of building)

Request for food bags accepted  between 9-10AM
              Tuesdays, Wednesdays,Thursdays, and Fridays

                                    Call (513)-924-1200
                 Pick up time given same day of request

NSL Food Closet pantry provides Supplemental and/or Emergency groceries to feed  household for up to 3-4 days.

Ohio Benefits Bank (OBB) food assistance and other benefits may be applied for through Ohio Benefits Bank (OBB) at our site.

Individuals may register as new clients during normal business hours by calling 924-1200.
Information & Resources

Referrals are available for financial assistance, healthcare, and housing by partnering agencies.  Out-of-Norwood resources are  available.

Informational workshops and presentations on various topics of interest such as health, nutrition, money saving tips, energy efficiency, education and improving family communications.
NSL Education Center

ABLE - GED Prep
Instructor for personal one-on-one instruction on math, reading, science & more.
Also onlilne available through Computer Lab

Beginning January 2012
Two GED modules will be available
Orientation for new ABLE/GED students on Thursday January 5, 2012.


Classes: 9:30 AM- noon
         Instructor assigns students for
M & WED or TUE& THUR 

Call Misty  at 924-1200 for Orientation

Prepare to reach your education goal!

What NSL GED students are saying:
""Mr. Shields is great teacher". 
"I understand math now."
"Hooray! I got  my GED! " 


Holiday Assistance Program

- Eligibility for the Holiday Assistance program is determined case-by-case with current NSL Education clients taking priority. Others will be considered by our social worker

-Registration process for 2011- FULL
Social Work Services

  • Newly unemployed?
  • Need help with public assistance or family budgeting ideas? 
  • Need to get connected to answers and help?

NSL staff are trained counselors for Ohio Benefits Bank (OBB).
Norwood Service League is an official OBB site for online assistance for benefits to qualified households.

NSL Social Worker is available by appointment to assist new applicants.
Se habla espanol.
English learners from around the world come to NSL for empowering instruction.
The Do Right! health initiative is a program of  The Center for Closing the Health Gap of Cincinnati whose purpose is to reduce health disparities for Afro-American, white Appalachian and Hispanic communities.
To learn more about our partner, go to their website www.closingthehealthgap.org

NSL has developed Norwood Do Right! /Hazlo Bien!a preventive health program and activities targeting Hispanic residents since 2006.

March 2008Launch began a series of acitivities and events:
  • Healthy Latino Cooking Demonstrations, exercise classes in three locations, Norwood Walking Club, and Norwood Community Gardens @ Linden Pointe.
  • Over 400 people have participated since 2007.

To Date:
Informational presentations and Latino gatherings are held in Spanish at optimum times for our constituents.
Disclaimer: Norwood Service League serves the people in the City of Norwood, Ohio.  We do not discriminate by race, gender, religion, orientation, nationality or disabilities.

Proof of Norwood residency, photo identification, and self-disclosure of income are required for food or financial assistance (when available) or other assistance programs.
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Service is refused when false information is provided, or by disruptive or threatening behavior  toward staff and others, which may include telephone harrassment.

Norwood Service League serves to meet basic human needs, and does not engage in any legal or political matters  except to act as a mediator, interpreter or a conduit of referrals to legal or other professional services.
Norwood Service League and Ashland Avenue Baptist Church co-sponsor  "Norwood Community  Thanksgiving Dinner" every 4th Sunday of November prior to official Thanksgiving Day since 2004. 
315 people served including on-duty NPD and NFD in November 20, 2011.
English Literacy-
TBA
English as a Second Language

Verbal Assessments
Levels I, 2, 3, 4  placement

A combination of class instruction and computer online tutorials.
Norwood Community Gardens
@ Linden Pointe click here
SEASONAL

Operation: Splash! is a financial assistance program to help needy children with free swim pass.  NSL seeks donations to cover the costs.  NSL staff  screen income-eligible families, and refer to Norwood Recreation Dept. All donations go directly to help needy children for a safe, healthy and fun summer break.  
Donation drive is held annually in May, but your designated donations are welcomed any time.
Norwood Community Gardens @ Linden Pointe is  flourishing!  Growing Season 2011 has been succesful again.  If you are interested in late summer gardening for your family or needy neighbors, please contact Bill Shuler at 381-2112 (lv msg.) for any available space.
Cincinnati Works is a new partner with NSL
helping people who want to work, get a job and independence. Please contact Social Worker Karen for prescreening at  924-1200 Opt. #1.