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United & Thankful in 2020

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November 9, 2020

Finding hope and things to be thankful for amid the pandemic. Let’s just admit it…The past eight months have been hard. Whether you “paused” life plans, couldn’t pause because you are an essential worker, were laid off, are homeschooling for the first time,...

Posted in 2-1-1, Change Maker Stories, Education, Health, United Way of Greater Toledo, Volunteerism

Why We Are Failing Working Moms  

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October 7, 2020

Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has carried-on for the majority of 2020, analysts are beginning to see the deep, more-than-likely decades long repercussions of this global and national disaster. Among them, and the most concerning, is childcare and how this undervalued industry...

Posted in Advocacy, Change Maker Stories, Education, United Way of Greater Toledo

COVID-19, Jobs & Childcare: What it means for Parents & Providers

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July 23, 2020

Ohio is one of 28 states where childcare can amount to the equivalent of in-state college tuition. Let that sink in for a second. Individuals right here in our community are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, keep the utilities on, purchase...

Posted in Advocacy, Change Maker Stories, Data, Education, Financial Stability

Best of 2019: Because Change Doesn’t Happen Alone

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December 30, 2019

We have come to the close of an impactful year! Thousands of needs were met through 211 calls, meal and hygiene kit builds, backpack builds, our funded partners’ unique services and so much more! Read on for stories that highlight...

Posted in 2-1-1, Change Maker Stories, Data, Donor Education, Education, Financial Stability, Health, Ottawa County, United Way of Greater Toledo, Wood County

A Fair Shot: Advocating for a Young Student’s Disability Rights

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November 26, 2019

Our daughter, Hailey, is sitting in the back seat, humming along to whatever made-up song is playing in her mind. She looks like any seven-year-old girl. “You wouldn’t know it to look at her,” people have said, referring to her cognitive disability....

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education, Health | Tagged Disability Rights Advocacy, Education, Health

Packing an Impact: A Tool for Academic Success

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July 29, 2019

Deanna Johnson anxiously stood at the check-in desk, waiting to receive her student ID for her freshman year at Owens Community College. The process may seem simple - possibly even a burden -  to most, but it was a big...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education

Becoming a Real Man: Building Relationships One Chapter at a Time

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May 7, 2019

“Dominic, are you paying attention?” asked Mrs. Janice in a serious voice. To be honest, I wasn’t paying attention. I was talking to Daniel about the new toy car my cousin gave me yesterday. That’s more exciting than reading a story. I don’t...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education, Real Men READy

A New Day of Hope: Affordable Child Care Solutions to Help Families Succeed

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April 23, 2019

Exhaustion. That is the only word I could think of to explain how I felt walking into my Granny’s house that night. The day had begun bright and early, with an interior paint job in West Toledo. My next job took me to...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged Toledo Day Nursery

Finding Superhero Powers: Early Education Support for both Parents and Children

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March 12, 2019

Looking at my sweet son Jamile pretending to be superhero as he “flies” across the room, one would never suspect he has a learning disability. Yet he does. And, if anyone understands what this hurdle is like it’s me. In fact, it’s...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged YWCA

A Love for Learning: Helping Kids Find their True Potential

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February 28, 2019

“Mom, I hate school!” Yelled 9-year-old Josiah as his mother questioned him about his low grades. “You just don’t understand. I’ll never be as smart as the other kids.” Tonya knew that her son could achieve anything he put his mind to. She...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Education | Tagged The Learning Club

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