Archive for the ‘Great Giving’ Category

Shining on

By Julie Rubini on Friday, December 18th, 2009

In the film documentary “Darius Goes West,” the subject, Darius Weems, his body wracked with…

Cancer survivor has strong bond with assistance dog

By Julie Rubini on Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Tucker is a chick magnet. He’s got long, blond hair, a confident swagger and a…

DYS and Humane Society host events

By Christine Senack on Thursday, November 12th, 2009

Diabetes Youth Services (DYS) presented its fourth annual gala event, “Sweet Success,” and it seems…

United Way is cautiously hopeful at midway point of 2009 campaign

By Kristen Rapin on Thursday, November 5th, 2009

United Way of Greater Toledo has raised $5.2 million halfway through the fall 2009 campaign.…

The face of charity on Facebook

By Christine Senack on Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Like the rest of the business world, local nonprofit organizations are finding their way on…

Nonprofit organizations host fun events for kids

By Christine Senack on Friday, October 16th, 2009

To help combat the epidemic of childhood obesity, four years ago the Junior League of…

Valentine Theatre and Levis Commons host fundraisers

By Christine Senack on Friday, October 9th, 2009

The Valentine Theatre recently hosted its black tie gala celebration, “From Broadway to Hollywood,” starring…

More Thursday night charity events

By Christine Senack on Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Last week’s Great Giving column featured small-scale events hosted by charities on a Thursday evening.…

Toledo Elks Lodge replaces 8-year-old boy’s stolen wheelchair

By Jennifer S. White on Friday, October 2nd, 2009

Eight-year-old Dustin Craig has cerebral palsy and requires a wheelchair for mobility. In August, his…

Children carry on father’s ministry at kitchen

By Michael Driehorst on Friday, September 25th, 2009

Many people in the Toledo community give a lot of their valuable time to help…