Archive for the ‘Philanthropy’ Category

Concert benefits smiles

By Aya Khalil on Wednesday, December 31st, 2008

A bagpiper is helping people “Smile!”
Andrew Bova and his friends will benefit children with…

Program offers ‘Gift of Sight’

By Aya Khalil on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

EyeCare America Seniors EyeCare Program is offering the “Gift of Sight” this holiday season.
The…

Wayne Homes taking donations for Women’s Resource Center

By Gail Burkhardt on Monday, December 22nd, 2008

The Wayne Homes branch in Wood County is taking donations for Alicia’s Voice, a resource…

YWCA to create apartments for homeless women

By Aya Khalil on Friday, December 19th, 2008

YWCA of Greater Toledo hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 17 to announce its creation…

Hannah’s Socks sets 1,000 pair goal

By John Dorsey on Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Hannah’s Socks is seeking to collect 1,000 pair of socks for charity. At the Town…

Local promoter throwing red carpet arts benefit

By John Dorsey on Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

If you’ve ever dreamt of walking the red carpet at a star-studded Hollywood style party,…

Kids Saving Christmas under way

By Aya Khalil on Thursday, December 11th, 2008

Local students are on a mission to save Christmas this holiday season.
Students from Toledo…

Josh Project plans fundraiser

By Aya Khalil on Thursday, December 11th, 2008

Nine people drown each day in the United States. Wanda Jean Butts wants to change…

United Way campaign raises $13.5 million

By Brandi Barhite on Thursday, December 11th, 2008

United Way of Greater Toledo announced Dec. 11 that its grand total for the 2008…

Trade a ticket for a toy

By Aya Khalil on Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Donate a toy this holiday season in exchange to not paying your speeding ticket.
Mayor…

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