Archive for the ‘Charity’ Category

Community Building Event is ‘madness’ for United Way

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

United Way of Greater Toledo is hosting its fifth annual Community Building Event on March…

Owens hosts gala to benefit scholarship program

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Owens Community College Foundation is hosting “An UnCommon Evening” to raise money for its Success…

Saint Vincent de Paul thrift store to close during renovations

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Toledo District Council, is temporarily closing its thrift store…

Wake Up Youth nonprofit closing

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, February 18th, 2010

The board of directors for Wake Up Youth Inc., a nonprofit crisis prevention and intervention…

Heart & Soul benefits area mental health providers

By Kristen Rapin on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

The 6th annual “Heart & Soul: Caring for our Community” is Feb. 6 from 6:30…

Drives aim to clothe community, collect toys for children

By Kristen Rapin on Friday, January 15th, 2010

“Clothing Your Community” has collected 40 tons of clothing since its campaign kicked off on…

United Way offers tax preparation help

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, January 14th, 2010

United Way of Greater Toledo is working with Lucas County Treasurer Wade Kapszukiewicz and Lucas…

Icebreaker allows elected officials and non-profits to mingle

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, January 14th, 2010

The event “Icebreaker 2010″ was hosted for area elected officials and the heads of local…

Toledo United Way denied grant

By Toledo Free Press Staff Writers on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

United Way of Greater Toledo said in a news release it was informed Jan. 6…

Padua Center receives funding for new windows

By Kristen Rapin on Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

The Padua Center received a $7,130 matching grant from the Stranahan Supporting Organization of the…