Spring has come to Toledo, Ohio, and we’re ready to celebrate! Our community is filled with festive events for the whole family – here are a few of our favorites that you won’t want to miss.
Oregon Easter at Cedar Creek Church
Sponsored by: CedarCreek ChurchWhere: CedarCreek …
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Author: Leading Families Home
The follow events are for 2021 March in Toledo, Ohio:
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Significant activity is witnessed worldwide …
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During the month of March, Beach House Family Shelter is having a donation drive for living essentials.
What We Need
PillowsTwin SheetsComfortersLaundry DetergentDish SoapPaper TowelsTowelsWashcloths
Who Gets Donations
All items donated will go to those who reside at Beach House Family Shelter. Once a family finds permanent housing, they …
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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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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 …
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