TOLEDO, OHIO, November 8, 2023 – The Stranahan Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $447,018 to 10 organizations and initiatives:

  • Avenues for Autism – $47,500 was awarded to support the counseling program.
  • Black Swamp Bird Observatory – $47,500 was awarded to support migratory bird and conservation education programming.
  • Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center – $47,500 was awarded to support the Children’s Advocacy Center.
  • MemoryLane Care Services – $47,500 was awarded to provide day and respite care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia and provide supportive services to their caregivers.
  • Mom’s House of Toledo – $40,000 was awarded to construct preschool or toddler classrooms at Laurie’s Place.
  • Monroe Street Neighborhood Center – $27,018 was awarded to support the 2024 Freedom School program.
  • The 577 Foundation – $47,500 was awarded to support the courtyard renovation project.
  • Toledo Opera – $47,500 was awarded to support music education and outreach programming.
  • Water for Ishmael – $47,500 was awarded to support English as a Second Language programming.
  • Zepf Center – $47,500 was awarded to support the Safety Net program.