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In 2021, I was sitting at my dining room table on a Zoom meeting with Council Member Theresa Gadus and Wendy Pestrue,...
What if a child's future wasn't decided by their ZIP code? That question is driving a powerful new effort in Toledo's...
If you want to understand what has happened to health and human services over the past year, do not start with press...
Behind every call to 211 is a caring and compassionate person ready to listen, solve problems, and...
Behind every call to 211 is a caring and compassionate person ready to listen, solve problems, and...
Behind every call to 211 is a caring and compassionate person ready to listen, solve problems, and...
Behind every call to 211 is a caring and compassionate person ready to listen, solve problems, and...
Behind every call to 211 is a caring and compassionate person ready to listen, solve problems, and...
Government Shutdown Response: SNAP Benefits and Families in Need of Food The Supplemental...
When we think of charitable giving, many of us imagine writing a check, attending a fundraiser, or...
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Giving money to nonprofit organizations is really important for making our community better, but...
At United Way of Greater Toledo, we recently had the pleasure of sitting down with our CEO, Wendy...
Nonprofit organizations like United Way work hard to share resources fairly, but it's not always...
"Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer." —Author Unknown The powerful quote, "Those...
Here at United Way, we’re busy awarding the next three years’ worth of human services grants. Who...
It had been months since Tiffany's water pipe had broken, and the 21-year-old African-American...
On this episode of The Uniters, inspired by the popular YouTube series Hot Ones, I was joined by...
"Creativity is essential in all of our lives, but especially in the lives of children." For kids...
United Way 211 is a free, 24/7, 365-day information and referral resource that connects residents...
United for the Holidays helps ALICE families experiencing food insecurity. ALICE stands...
Without Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, the Old South End would look much different For...
Tikkun Olam. This Jewish saying refers to various actions intended to repair and improve the...
"I saw the volunteers really working with the students and helping move forward their literacy...
"Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope." ...
"54% of individuals served by LISC were able to increase net income by an average of nearly...
No one loves filing taxes, right? But this year, you can file your taxes for free using...
Jessica Biggs and Tammie Brainard, who chair the organization's women's initiative, join WTOL 11 to explain what it's all about.
[TOLEDO, OHIO] – 211 Day is celebrated locally and nationally to raise awareness of the valuable services provided by 211 to our community every day. This year, 211 Week will feature exciting events over three days: - Tuesday: 211 Breakfast at the Toledo Museum of Art...
[TOLEDO, OHIO] – On Thursday, January 23, 2025, representatives from Yark Subaru, Operation Warm, the Art Tatum Zone, Toledo Public Schools, and United Way of Greater Toledo along with community volunteers come together to provide brand new shoes and socks to 204...
United Way’s African American Leadership Council held their annual fundraiser on November 14... Click here to read the full article.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-muaDd3Z8w Ahead of #Thanksgiving, I recognized the United Way of Greater Toledo invaluable efforts to address hunger during this holiday season. Our NW Ohio community came together to create 500+ boxes with 2 weeks of food for...
One week away from Thanksgiving, local volunteers gathered at the Brown Bag Food Project in Bowling Green on Thursday to pack supplies for traditional family meals with all the trimmings... Click here to read the full article.
Forty percent of families in Lucas, Wood, and Ottawa counties run a risk of not having enough to eat during the holidays... Click here to read the full article.
Toledo is loaded with opportunities, and the African American Leadership Council of the United Way of Greater Toledo wants the world to know... Click here to read the full article.
United Way of Greater Toledo has announced the United for the Holidays program for the 2024 holiday season...] Click here to read the full article.
[Toledo, OH] United Way of Greater Toledo is pleased to announce the United for the Holidays program for the 2024 holiday season. For the third year in a row, United Way is partnering with the Islamic Food Bank and Grace Community Center, and for the first time, with...
United Way of Greater Toledo’s I Invest in ME Leadership Conference and Fundraiser takes place Thursday, Nov. 14, 9am-1pm. Click here to read the full article.
Port Clinton, OH] On Monday, October 28, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. The United Way of Greater Toledo supported by the Ottawa County Advisory Board presents “Understanding the Nonprofit Landscape of Ottawa County and Northwest Ohio” at Camp Perry Lodging & Conference...
[TOLEDO, OHIO] – On Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, the African American Leadership Council (AALC) will host the I Invest in Me Leadership Conference and Fundraiser at Owens Community College from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature 13ABC anchor, Alexis Means as the...
The Port Clinton Lighthouse & Maritime Festival, now in its sixth year, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Waterworks Park in Port Clinton. Admission to the festival, which begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m., is free... Click here to read the full...
United Way of Greater Toledo has announced the Backpack Blast event will be held at the John F. Savage Arena Concourse at the University of Toledo on Aug. 8, from 8:30-10 a.m... Click here to read the full article...
Strengthening the community in Toledo has been a huge focus for the African American Leadership Council of the United Way for the last few months, the council’s leader said... Click here to read the full article.
The United Way of Greater Toledo does what it can to make sure our community has what it needs, and that includes meals. Emily Matthews shares details. Click here to watch the full interview.
[Port Clinton, OH] On Saturday, August 17, 2024, United Way in Ottawa County will host the 2024 Incredible Rubber Duck Race in partnership with the Port Clinton Lighthouse & Maritime Festival. The Lighthouse & Maritime Festival runs from 10am to 4pm at...
The Aug. 8 'Backpack Blast' will connect kids to the school supplies they need to be successful this year. Click here to watch the full interview.
[Toledo, OH] United Way of Greater Toledo, serving Lucas, Ottawa, and Wood counties, is excited to announce the Backpack Blast event to be held at the John F. Savage Arena Concourse at the University of Toledo on Thursday, August 8th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Nearly 40%...
Toledo’s Art Tatum Zone and other core community partners have been selected to participate in The EdRedesign Lab... Click here to read the full article
Monday, June 3, 2024, TOLEDO, OH] – United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) and Lucas Metropolitan Housing (LMH) will kick off the 4th Annual Thumbs Up neighborhood beautification on Tuesday, June 4 at Dorrell Manor and run through Thursday, June 27. The Thumbs Up...
Providing services and opportunities to people of Lucas County isn’t a one-man show... Click here to read the full article...
[Toledo, OH] United Way of Greater Toledo (UWGT) is proud to announce the annual Campaign Celebration to commemorate the 2023 – 2024 campaign year, generously sponsored by UAW Local 12. The venue has been donated by and will be held at Industrial Power Systems (IPS)...
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