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211: Why Not Just Google It?
United Way 211 is a free, 24/7, 365-day information and referral resource that connects residents in Lucas, Ottawa and...
Food Insecurity: A Focus for United for the Holidays
United for the Holidays helps ALICE families experiencing food insecurity. ALICE stands for asset limited,...
73 Questions w/ Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center
Without Sofia Quintero Art & Cultural Center, the Old South End would look much different For this episode of The...
A Better Way: Living Healthy through Reading
Keeping a consistent schedule as a single dad can be really tough. Since my wife died, my morning...
Waiting by the Window: Building a Child’s Love for Reading
Jacob burst through the back door and ran past me into the living room. He jumped onto the couch...
Eyes Wide Open: Taking the Classroom Outside
As a teacher, keeping a room full of fourth graders engaged and excited about learning can be an...
A Mother’s Dream: Removing the Burden of Costly Childcare
“I had a good dream last night,” I said, looking in the rearview mirror at Alex. He was strapped...
Smiling Again: How Dental Care Changed a Young Man’s Life
“Okay, let’s give a big smile in one, two…” The photographer pauses on three as I remain perfectly...
A Child’s Dignity: The Difference a Foster Care Kit Can Make
At the front entrance of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, I stopped at the registration...
A Place to Belong: The Impact of Affordable, High-Quality Childcare
Walking through the doors of my daughters’ school, I felt butterflies in my stomach. I wasn’t sure...
When Dreams Collide: Exploring Career Possibilities
“Kelsey*, come check this out!” I heard my friend Lindsay* shout from across the room. She was...
Rough Waters: Navigating Life’s Challenges to Keep Families Connected
Pulling into the parking lot at Joyful Connections, I remember the last time we were here. It was...
An Early Arrival: Pacing Hospital Rooms to Playing at the Park
“Ethan*, Ethan, Ethan.” With my hand pressed against the little plastic box he was enclosed in, I...
Reflections of Fatherhood: Facing the Past with the Support of our Community
I kept looking at him in the rearview mirror during the endless drive back to Port Clinton. He was...
It Can Be Done: The Positive Power of Community Partnerships
As our school bus pulled up to the headquarters of Owens-Illinois in Perrysburg, I reluctantly...
A Safe Home for Janie: A Mother’s Fight to Protect Her Daughter
“We were supposed to be safe there,” Melissa* whispered through tears. “Where could a child be...
A Step Forward: One Man’s Pathway Toward Health and Housing
“I’ve tried everything and nothing works. I just don’t see things changing...” he boldly said to...
When There’s Nowhere to Turn: Coordinated Entry through 2-1-1
She could feel the tension in the air. A couple weeks camped out in her cousin’s basement had...
When We Unite as One
In 1918, the First World War was finally over and across the globe, countless communities began to...
“United Way Assists Toledo Refining Company in Packing Backpacks”
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“United Way and Toledo Refining Company Pack Backpacks for Kids”
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“Enterate! Voces Latinas, United Way 2-1-1 Spotlight”
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Toledo Refining Company Packs Bookbags for Students in Need
“2-1-1 Lines Doing the Job”
Calls to the United Way’s 211 line took off during the coronavirus pandemic. While calls have tailed off a bit as some sort of normal has developed, the service remains a lifeline for many folks needing help. Calls increased by 22 percent over the past... CLICK HERE...
“United Way 2-1-1 Sees Increase in Calls Over Past Year”
In the past year, United Way 211 calls increased by 22 percent from Lucas, Ottawa, and Wood counties. Most of that surge was because of the coronavirus pandemic, said Sandra De Steno, director of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
“United Way Eyes the Future…”
FACING west as the sun set on a picturesque view of Lake Erie from the Catawba Island home of Ed and Shirley Carlson, United Way of Greater Toledo held one of its quarterly Tocqueville Talks for... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
“United Way Shows a 22% Increase in Contacts”
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“United Way Sponsors Implicit Bias Training”
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United Way 2-1-1 Releases Year-End Data
“United Way Delivers Transparency on Community Impact & Public Policy Line-Item”
The United Way of Greater Toledo last month announced it awarded more than $7.9 million in grants to 61 programs, but the program that received the largest chunk of money — $1.17 million — is one of its own. On first glance, it’s difficult to know what... CLICK HERE...
“Rubber Ducks Raise Nearly $8,500 for United Way in Ottawa County”
AND they're off! Rubber ducks floated in the Derby Pond in Waterworks Parks in Port Clinton for United Way in Ottawa County’s second annual Incredible Duck Race, a great family activity on Independence Day. More than 900 ducks were... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...
“Gov. DeWine Visits Toledo Museum of Art to Promote Community Outreach.”
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine visited the Toledo Museum of Art on Wednesday to support the institution’s community outreach programs and see its new mobile glassblowing furnace in action. The governor called the museum a... CLICK HERE TO READ THE...
LMH to Acquire Downtown United Way Building
Seizing on a long-sought-after opportunity to be headquartered in downtown Toledo, Lucas Metropolitan Housing intends to acquire the United Way of Greater Toledo’s Jackson Street building in a deal that would... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
“United Way Gives Grants to County Agencies”
United Way of Greater Toledo has announced that 61 external programs and seven internal United Way strategies across Wood, Lucas and Ottawa and counties, focusing on education, financial stability, health and housing, will be part of... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...
United Way in Wood County to Relocate; Move to Four Corners Center
“13ABC- United Way Community Grants”
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“NBC24- United Way Announces $7.9M in Grants”
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“United Way Campaign Raises Nearly $8 Million for Community Organizations”
After a rigorous new process, United Way of Greater Toledo is awarding more than $7.9 million in community grants to organizations in Lucas, Wood, and Ottawa counties this year. “We’re going from just funding things outright to a... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL...
United Way Announces $7.9 Million in Community Grants
United Way President & CEO Testifies in Columbus
“United Way Presents Community Rewards, Celebrates Campaign”
Members of the community came together in a virtual setting for the United Way of Greater Toledo Campaign Celebration that highlighted the work done by volunteers and support given to the organization during the past year. The event took place... CLICK HERE TO READ...
United Way 2-1-1 Hosts Training Focused on Housing
“United Way’s Women’s Initiative Virtual Event with Toledo GROWs”
AS WARM weather arrives amid the pandemic, which is still with us, community leaders are making a difference. THE 10th annual Business and Health Expo was Saturday at a new, larger... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE
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