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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

In These Shoes – a Realization on Volunteerism

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June 20, 2020

Back in February I bought this new pair of “fun” running shoes. I’m not a runner – I don’t even like to say the word run. However, I foolishly signed up to do a 10K at Disney in November, and thought I...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, United Way of Greater Toledo, Volunteerism

2-1-1: Why Not Just Google It?

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February 19, 2020

United Way 2-1-1 is a  free, 24/7, 365-day information and referral resource that connects residents in Lucas, Wood and Ottawa County to various health and human services. It acts as a point of entry for people to get...

Posted in 2-1-1, Change Maker Stories

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

Necessity vs. Commodity: The Struggle for a Child to have Enough to Eat

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October 30, 2019

When first attending college, I was asked whether I was a one, two, or three meals-a-day “kind of person.” This was to correctly match me with the proper meal plan being offered. After getting a brochure about the various levels,...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Financial Stability, Health

Eating the Rainbow: A Culinary Adventure to a Healthier Lifestyle

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September 9, 2019

“Whoa, what is that green stuff you’re eating?” Olivia asked her classmate, Jaime, as they sat down to begin eating lunch. “These are called ‘snap peas’,” Jamie stated, “I learned about them during my cooking classes.” “Oh. What...

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Financial Stability, Health

Guiding Young Minds: Creating Better Classrooms with Social Emotional Learning

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August 13, 2019

Each year, when August rolls around, Mrs. Brown begins getting ready for another school year with her third graders--refining lessons, planning activities and setting up her classroom environment. Yet, as a veteran teacher, she knows there are always things one...

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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

Down, Never Out: Finding a Path that Leads Away from Rock Bottom

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July 1, 2019

I sat across the table from the woman I’d been called in for. “Her name is Nikki,” my contact had told me over the phone. “She’s dealing with some tough times, not too dissimilar from you a year ago....

Posted in Change Maker Stories, Financial Stability, Ottawa County

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