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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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Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity – Glass City Marathon

Join Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity in supporting the Glass City Marathon at University of Toledo (Bancroft St., in front of the clock tower) for an exciting weekend that gives back to the community. With thousands of runners participating, volunteers play a key role in making this event a success.

Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles throughout the weekend, including:

  • Saturday (5:30 AM – 8:00 AM): Assisting with start line setup and securing banners to guardrails
  • Sunday (5:30 AM – 11:00 AM): Corralling and releasing runners, guiding spectators, and helping with start line teardown

Your time and support will help ensure a smooth and impactful event experience for everyone involved.

To get involved, sign up here.

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Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity Sip & Shop

Join Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity for a special Sip & Shop event supporting affordable housing in our community. Browse a curated selection of local artists, crafters, and vintage resellers, and shop the ReStore for great deals on home goods and furniture.

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