TOLEDO, OH — Greater Toledo Community Foundation is proud to announce the distribution of $75,000 in grants to six community organizations serving Toledo neighborhoods. The Toledo Neighborhood’s Fund was established through proceeds from the innovative Solar Array at the former Jeep site, Overland, and is focused on creating a lasting positive impact.
These inaugural grants from the Toledo Neighborhoods Foundation will directly benefit thousands of residents through improved public spaces, enhanced youth programming, emergency services upgrades and workforce development opportunities.
"These investments represent our commitment to strengthening Toledo's neighborhoods," said Kate Sommerfeld, president and CEO of Greater Toledo Community Foundation. "From creating safe recreational spaces to providing job opportunities for young adults, each of these projects addresses critical community needs identified by residents."
Grant Recipients:
- Habitat for Humanity – Maumee Valley ($15,000) – Supporting ongoing neighborhood home preservation and repair efforts, helping families maintain safe and stable housing in target neighborhoods.
- Girls on the Run of Northwest Ohio ($14,077) – Expanding programming at Larchmont, Glenwood and DeVeaux Elementary schools to foster confidence and healthy habits among young girls.
- Cherry Street Mission Ministries ($12,000) – Installing improved security and emergency response equipment to enhance safety for vulnerable populations.
- Toledo Day Nursery ($12,500) – Supporting construction of a new playground to provide safe outdoor recreation space for children.
- Children's Theatre Workshop of Toledo ($11,423) – Creating theater production and education apprenticeships for individuals between the ages of 16 and 22, providing valuable workforce skills and creative outlets.
- Arts Commission of Greater Toledo, Inc. ($10,000) – Supporting the creation and installation of an artist-designed sunshade for UpTown Green located in UpTown, enhancing public gathering spaces.
The Toledo Neighborhoods Fund was established to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in Toledo through grants that support land reuse, neighborhood improvement, job preparation, safety and youth engagement initiatives.
This grantmaking is made possible through its innovative Solar Array Project. More information about this sustainable funding source can be found here.
About Greater Toledo Community Foundation
Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our area. In existence since 1973, the Foundation has more than 1000 funds with assets of approximately $476 million. The Foundation provides philanthropic services for individuals, families, businesses and corporations to meet their charitable giving needs. For more information about Greater Toledo Community Foundation, visit www.toledocf.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.