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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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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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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2026 Dinner Hosts for Love and Luggage Participants
Be part of a meaningful evening as a Dinner Host for Love and Luggage participants—young people who have aged out of foster care. Each dinner, held at First Pres of Maumee (200 E. Broadway, Maumee), serves about 50 individuals and provides more than a meal; it’s a chance for connection, encouragement, and support.
You’ve decided you want to give back by investing in a child’s future or helping a family in need. But when you start searching for a children’s charity, it may not take long before the options get overwhelming. There are hundreds of organizations with similar missions and urgent appeals for support. How do you know […]
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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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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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