Greater Toledo Community Foundation

Yesterday, we were privileged to have Jeff Williams from the Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University, discuss the 2024 Giving USA Briefing as well as data from the Donor Advised Funds National Study and how they relate to overall giving. Thank you to our partners Aly Sterling Philanthropy, Clark, Schaefer Hackett, Greater Toledo Community Foundation and to those who attended. Thank you Jeff for sharing great information and optimism about our giving environment.

Ready for a home run? Celebrate the start of the annual Care For Kids Coat Drive with the Toledo Mud Hens! Enjoy food, fun, and community spirit. Secure your spot today and help us warm up the season for children in need! https://lnkd.in/gjsrD4su Platinum Sponsors Designetics, Inc. SJS Investment Services Aly Sterling Philanthropy Erie Home Gold Sponsors Toledo Mud Hens Greater Toledo Community Foundation

Join us on 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝗽𝗺 for "Climate in Context," a public talk and reception exploring environmental storytelling in polarized times, held at the Main branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. ✨ RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gN6mZ-rS . The event will feature keynote speaker Pam Dempsey, program director of the Data-Driven Reporting Project at the Northwestern University Knight Lab, alongside panelists and exhibitors including Metroparks Toledo, Department of Environmental Sciences at the The University of Toledo, University of Toledo Department of Geography and Planning, Black Swamp Conservancy, Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful, Inc., Sylvania Community Parks, National Museum of the Great Lakes, TMACOG, the College of Arts & Sciences at Bowling Green State University, the Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies at BGSU and more. . Light refreshments will be served and live music will be provided by Sylvania Southview High School Tri-M Music Honor Society. . Even if you can't make the event, visit our exhibit, Colors of Climate Change, a Data Arts Installation by Midstory 📈 on display at the Main branch of the Toledo Lucas County Public Library now through 7/27 (325 N Michigan St, Toledo, OH 43604). . . Virtual stories can be explored at https://lnkd.in/gx3aPdri . . As climate change becomes an increasingly important issue in our nation and world, how might Ohio be uniquely impacted — both its landscape and its communities? In this series entitled “Colors of Climate Change,” we explore the current situation in Ohio from perspectives that shed light on how climate impacts us all and how we are impacting climate in return; we investigate how negative effects of climate change affect some of us more than others; and we unpack topics like natural disasters, agriculture, public health, economics, ecology and more through data and insights from scientists, policymakers, educators and other experts. . . This work was supported in part by the Midwest Big Data Innovation Hub's Community Development and Engagement program via NSF award # 1916613. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Additional support was provided by a grant from the First Solar Community Giving Fund of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. . . #climatechange #toledo #toledoohio #ohio #glasscity #inthe419 #youwilldobetterintoledo #itmatterswhereyoumakeit

Speaking of giving back, we’re thrilled to support the Dana Open– raising vital funds for children’s charities across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Today, our incredible team of ladies took on the Greater Toledo Community Foundation Putting Pro-Am Challenge and came out on par! ⛳ #LPGA #DanaOpen #SylvaniaOhio #ToledoOhio

Solar Toledo Neighborhood Foundation Grant Opportunity 🌞 Deadline: Monday, September 16th @ 11:59 PM Grants will support: Projects benefitting city of Toledo neighborhoods including, but not limited to, Old West End, Englewood, Ottawa, Five Points/Library Village, Lagrange, Totco and Warren Sherman. Programs focused on land reuse, neighborhood improvement, job preparation, safety and youth engagement. Requests up to $25,000 will be considered. To apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/evzFter

Toledo Rotary Club Foundation has an open grant opportunity that supports projects in the following areas: ▪️ Projects that meet the needs of disadvantaged citizens, especially youth, disabled and elderly. ▪️ Projects with community or international value. ▪️ Among local projects, those that will have an impact in the City of Toledo or throughout the northwest Ohio region are preferred. The application deadline is July 31 @ 11:59 pm. Click here to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/evzFter

🌟 Spotlight on our Community Reviewers! A huge thank you to Artisha Lawson, program officer at Greater Toledo Community Foundation, for sharing her expertise with us. Your invaluable guidance helps United Way make informed decisions about which programs to fund. We deeply value the knowledge and experiences of community members like Artisha, who play a critical role in our decision-making process. This ensures we support the right organizations to fulfill the goals outlined in our Live United Plan. Thank you again, Artisha, for your commitment and leadership. We are truly fortunate to benefit from your dedication to helping others. 🙏💙

Last reminder!🚨 The Foundation’s Community Builder and Community Impact grant funds are open for application until July 15. If your nonprofit is looking for funding for new or existing programs, learn more about these two funding opportunities and view the grant guidelines here: https://lnkd.in/evzFter

Just a friendly reminder that Greater Toledo Community Foundation will be closed on July 4th and July 5th in observance of Independence Day. Have a fantastic Fourth of July weekend!

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