Six local organizations serving Toledo neighborhoods will share in $75,000 in grant money, the Greater Toledo Community Foundation announced last week.
“These investments represent our commitment to strengthening Toledo’s neighborhoods,” said Kate Sommerfeld, president and CEO of the 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.”
The money comes from the Toledo Neighborhoods Fund, which receives the proceeds from the solar array at the Overland Industrial Park on the site of the former Jeep plant.
The grants are intended to “directly benefit thousands of residents through improved public spaces, enhanced youth programming, emergency services upgrades, and work force development opportunities,” foundation officials said.
Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity received $15,000 to help support ongoing neighborhood home preservation and repair efforts to help families maintain safe and stable housing in target neighborhoods.
Girls on the Run of Northwest Ohio was awarded $14,077 to expand programming at Larchmont, Glenwood, and DeVeaux Elementary schools to “foster confidence and healthy habits among young girls.”
Cherry Street Mission Ministries received $12,000 to install improved security and emergency response equipment to enhance safety for vulnerable populations.
Toledo Day Nursery received $12,500 to support construction of a new playground to provide safe outdoor recreation space for children.
Children’s Theatre Workshop of Toledo was awarded $11,423 for theater production and education apprenticeships for people between the ages of 16 and 22.
The Arts Commission of Greater Toledo received $10,000 to support the creation and installation of an artist-designed sunshade for UpTown Green located in UpTown, in an effort to “enhance 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,” foundation officials said.
First Published March 16, 2025, 5:06 p.m.
