As the COVID pandemic continues, the question must be asked: What about the homeless? The homeless population is highly vulnerable. Many are unsheltered, giving them nowhere to isolate. In addition, a high percentage of homeless individuals have underlying medical issues, making them more susceptible to …
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People experience homelessness for many reasons – reasons that may be different than what you think. People may face homelessness because they can’t afford housing in the city where they live or due to health issues or personal circumstances that they cannot control, such as …
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Lisa Banks: Associate Executive Officer
Lisa has had a very diverse professional background.
When asked how she went from being a business major with plans to make commercials, to working in transportation, and then to working with those in halfway houses, mental health/substance abuse treatment facilities, psychiatric …
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The Kitchen Coordinator will perform all duties and responsibilities in a manner that models the mission and vision of Leading Families Home.
How To Apply
Please download the Employment Application below, complete it, and email it to rpetroff@lfhtoledo.org.
Employment Application
Job Title: Shelter Kitchen Coordinator
Location: Ashland Ave. facility
Reports To: Residential …
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Cynthia Zawojski: Data Analyst Director
Cynthia Zawojski has been employed at Beach House, Inc., dba Leading Families Home (formerly FOCUS) since 2008.
She has held positions as a Housing and Aftercare Specialist, Client Services Supervisor, Data Services Coordinator and is currently Data Analyst Director for the agency.
Cynthia …
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Do evictions lead to homelessness? If so, how? Is there a way we can reduce evictions? These questions have been on the minds of experts across the US for years, but with the recent pandemic, evictions have become a crisis.
Over two million renter households in …
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Andrea Bain-Frye: Steps-to-Health Clinical Director
Andrea Bain-Frye is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Toledo.
Andrea Bain-Frye
Andrea is a trauma-focused therapist and specializes in working with children and adults whose lives have been …
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At Leading Families Home, we help families transition from homelessness to permanent housing through a variety of programs, including Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH). Our team includes case managers who work with families to help them navigate the journey from homelessness to housing.
Recently, one of our …
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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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LuCynthia Jones: Steps-to-Home Housing Director
LuCynthia Jones has dedicated the last nineteen years of her professional career to serving families and individuals of Lucas County who have experienced a multitude of social and economic disadvantages.
LuCynthia Jones
After graduating from the University of Toledo, earning two Bachelor of Arts …
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