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Charting a new course for collaborative giving.

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Our Mission

To create a positive and lasting impact in the lives of children through synergistic philanthropy.

As a nonprofit organization, we leverage both compassion and competence to develop impactful programs, outreach initiatives, events and sponsorships that directly support children in need.

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By supporting Care for Kids, you can help uplift our community and make a positive impact on the lives of local children in need.

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By giving your time or talent you are helping us create a ripple of change that, together, will transform the lives of children in our community.

Our Vision

Our collaborative giving platform unites community partners to develop solutions for the most challenging health and human service issues in our region. Our goal is to establish a shared vision for OUR community, leveraging funding, resources and expertise from business, philanthropic and academic partners.

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Upcoming Events

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Playhouse Project Blitz Build Prep

Help prepare for an exciting day of building and community impact during the Playhouse Project Blitz Build Prep with Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers will assist with event set-up and preparation for 30 custom playhouses that will be built at Fifth Third Field.

Barefoot at the Beach

Join us for a fun and meaningful evening at Barefoot at the Beach, one of Toledo’s largest fundraisers supporting Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo and the kids who count on them. Enjoy music, food, and summer vibes right on the beach at Maumee Bay State Park—all while helping to create brighter futures for local youth.

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More Than a Bag: How Love and Luggage of Northwest Ohio Walks Alongside Foster Youth

When a child enters the world on their own for the first time, most have a family to catch them: a mom to call, a dad to help move boxes or a sibling to check in. For young people who age out of foster care, that safety net often doesn’t exist. They emancipate at 18, […]

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The Ripple Effect of Collaboration in Our Community

Sometimes, making a difference starts with something simple. It could be a conversation, an introduction or a willingness to connect two people who share a common goal. What followed one introduction between Susie’s Coats for Kids and Swaddlers Ministry is a powerful example of how collaboration can create meaningful, lasting impact for an entire community. […]

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Supporting Families Through Care and Community: Ronald McDonald House Northwest Ohio

For families navigating a child’s serious illness or medical treatment, the journey can be overwhelming emotionally, physically and financially. In moments when parents are focused entirely on their child’s health, the last thing they should have to worry about is where they’ll sleep, eat or find a moment of rest. That’s where Ronald McDonald House […]

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