Need emergency shelter in Toledo, Ohio? We’re here to help! To enter a shelter, please start by calling 2-1-1, which is the entry point for all shelters in Toledo’s Continuum of Care (CoC), run by the Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board (TLCHB). Once you connect …
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So many of our Participants, donors, volunteers, and team members use Facebook to keep up on the latest happenings throughout Toledo. And we’re no different! Leading Families Home posts regularly to Facebook to connect with those who matter – YOU! We also follow leaders in …
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Each Participant who comes to Beach House Family Shelter has a unique story, and a unique set of circumstances and challenges that they are dealing with.
Jamie’s story starts with a co-parenting struggle, compounded by medical issues and domestic violence.
Jamie came to Beach House Family Shelter …
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Last week, we discussed the road to homelessness – the steps that lead individuals and families to homelessness. We came to the conclusion that homelessness is not always a choice – instead, it is a series of circumstances that are often unavoidable that lead a …
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What Is 2-1-1?
If you need help with housing, food, healthcare, and other services, calling 2-1-1 connects you with available resources within your community.
2-1-1 is completely free and confidential. Once you call, you’ll speak to a Professional Information and Referral Specialist who will work with you …
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At Leading Families Home, 14 percent of our Participants cite Domestic Violence as the main reason for their homelessness. Domestic Violence is “violence committed by intimate partners, immediate family members, or other relatives.” According to data from the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), in 2003–12, “[d]omestic violence …
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What Our Homeless Shelter Needs Most
Not all homeless shelters are the same, but many of us need the same items. At Leading Families Home, we focus on hygiene items (including those for babies), first aid kits, and cleaning supplies. These items are desperately needed by …
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Domestic violence has been cited as a significant cause of homelessness for women and children. According to Safe Housing Partners, thirty-eight percent of all domestic violence victims become homeless at some point in their lives. (Source: Baker, C., Cook, S., & Norris, F. [2003]). According …
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Being homeless is devastating, but nothing is more heart-breaking than watching your family live on the streets. Keep your head up – Toledo, Ohio, is home to many emergency shelters for families. Many organizations also provide clothing, food, and resources for families – including families …
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Toledo, Ohio, has a large population of homeless individuals and families, and our city works hard to serve them through community resources, meals, fundraising events, and preventative programs. Here are a few of the organizations making an impact in Toledo in 2020:
Toledo Organizations
Hannah’s Socks
Hannah’s Socks …
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