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Dozens of volunteers gathered in a church parking lot to build beds for children living in poverty while sharing food, music, and community spirit. The annual event brought together a local nonprofit and St. Paul's Lutheran Church to tackle a need affecting thousands of kids.
United Way of Greater Toledo is rallying volunteers to transform three elementary school classrooms before the first day of school. The August 13th event welcomes both individuals and groups to support local teachers.
When a boat erupted in flames on Ohio's Ottawa River, one quick-thinking bystander didn't hesitate to leap into action. Three people made it to safety thanks to a stranger who became their lifeline in a terrifying moment.
The University of Toledo Dana Cancer Center brought together cancer survivors and fighters for an evening of hope, connection, and shared strength. The celebration spotlighted stories of resilience that remind us why every cancer journey matters.
Cancer survivors in Toledo can now get free haircuts and styling services from a local beauty school dedicating an entire day to support. Paul Mitchell the School Toledo joins a nationwide movement to help patients feel confident and cared for.
Paul Mitchell School Toledo is hosting its 23rd annual Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day on June 2, offering free haircuts and styling to cancer patients and survivors. What started in Illinois in 2003 has grown into a volunteer movement spanning all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico.
When the holiday rush ended, The Standard restaurant in Toledo closed its doors for three days to send every single employee on an all-expenses-paid cruise to the Bahamas. The trip turned coworkers into family.
Hundreds of skaters took to the ice in frigid single-digit temperatures in East Toledo to raise funds for cancer research through the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation. Even without the Olympic champion himself, the community showed up to honor cancer survivors and support breakthrough research.
