February 11th is National 211 Day! As you may know, 211 is the number to call if you’re experiencing homelessness and need shelter. It’s also a resource for a LOT of other things, from food to child care and so much more.
To enter Beach …
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Author: Leading Families Home
Sometimes miracles do happen. That’s what one of our Participants said after working with Leading Families Home to reunite her family and find permanent housing.
Our Participant, Jen, and her husband, Lee, were referred to Leading Families Home from Family House, an emergency shelter in Toledo. …
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Meet Drew Masse, board member at Leading Families Home.
My name is Drew Masse, and I’m a board member at Leading Families Home. The way I got started in all this is that I became a board member of an organization called FOCUS in Toledo. What …
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Meet Alyssa Banks, Peer Support Specialist at Leading Families Home. She works at Beach House Family Shelter with our kids through groups and programs to help them learn about emotions, exploring art, and becoming healthy, happy adults.
Hi, my name is Alyssa Banks. I’m a Peer …
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Meet Peter & Valerie Garforth, long-time supporters of Leading Families Home.
Valerie: I’m Valerie Garforth, and this is my husband Peter.
Peter: I don’t speak.
Valerie: He can speak when spoken to.
How Did You Become Involved in Leading Families Home?
Well, it goes back a long way, to I think …
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Meet Ruth Ann Petroff, the HR Manager at Leading Families Home. In this interview, she shares how she came to our organization, her thoughts on what makes our organization unique, and why a person should donate to our cause.
I’m Ruth Ann Petroff. I am the …
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Each year, the Center for Nonprofit Resources (C4NPR) recognizes local nonprofits through the Nonprofit Innovation & Excellence Awards. This year, the following nonprofit organizations were recognized:
Midstory – 2020 Innovation Award
Baby University – 2020 Excellence Award, small organization
Bittersweet Farms – 2020 Excellence Award, large organization
Black Swamp …
Posted in Toledo
Meet Lisa Banks, Interim Executive Director for Leading Families Home. In this interview, Lisa shares her thoughts on the mission of our organization, how lives are transformed through our programs, and what your donation means to Leading Families Home.
My name is Lisa Banks, and I …
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At Leading Families Home, we believe in creating stability for our Shelter Participants in order to help them maintain permanent housing once they’ve transitioned from homelessness.
We do this in a number of ways, including financial education, case management support, and housing.
Homeless
When our Participants first come …
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What is #GivingTuesday Winter Wonderland?
This year, we’re doing things a little differently! We are holding a virtual auction & live event to celebrate #GivingTuesday and Winter Wonderland.
#GivingTuesday is December 1, 2020. Our virtual auction will take place from November 18 to November 25.
On December 1, …
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