With the Mercy Health Glass City Marathon only a couple of months away I thought it would be a good idea to share with you some of the great charities that benefit from this awesome event. The best way to help is always to volunteer your time, but when you don't have enough of that to donate the next best thing is a monetary donation. Below is a short description of all the charities, just click on the description to be taken to their donation page. If you only have one dollar available to donate, that is a dollar more than they had yesterday.
Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity — Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity works with low income families in Lucas County, Ohio to provide new or rehabbed housing, critical home repairs, clean-up and exterior maintenance.
Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism — The Great Lakes Collaborative for Autism works within the community to promote awareness of Autism as well as collaborates with community partners to provide programming, services, and support for those affected by autism…
Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo — Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo serves more than 41,000 people of all faiths and backgrounds in 19 counties of Northwest Ohio by providing food and shelter, adoption services, pregnancy support, guardianship for the elderly, jail and prison…
Toledo Community Service Center, dba Family House — We provide services and programs to over 267 homeless families every year, at an average cost of $1700 per family served. With $10,000 we will be able to shelter, empower and re-house 6 families who find themselves in a homeless crisis…
Goodwill of NW Ohio — Goodwill Industries, a household name that evokes images of thrift stores, donated goods and workers with disabilities. We improve the lives of people with disabilities or other disadvantages through employment training and job placement…
Girls on the Run — Girls on the Run is an after school program meeting twice a week in small teams of 8-15 girls. The program teaches life skills through dynamic, conversation-based lessons and running games. Running to inspire and motivate girls, encourage lifelong…
Racing for Recovery — Our mission at Racing for Recovery is to prevent all forms of substance abuse by promoting a lifestyle of fitness and health for all those affected by addiction. Racing for Recovery works to save lives and improve the quality of life for addicts and…
Mercy Children’s Hospital — A regional resource for advanced pediatric care located in Toledo, Ohio. Since 1999, Mercy Children’s Hospital has brought together a broad spectrum of physicians, researchers, educators, nurses and allied professionals specializing in the unique needs of children. Mercy Children’s Hospital has become the leading healthcare resource in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Money donated to Mercy Children’s Hospital goes to support the Mercy Autism Program, Mercy Hippotherapy program, Mercy Family Care Team, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Inpatient Child Life program, along with equipment and other needs within the hospital…
Hannah’s Socks — Restoring dignity one pair of socks at a time. It’s a simple premise really. Giving a person a brand new pair of socks. What many take for granted by opening their drawer in the morning to get ready for the day, is not possible for…
Partners for Clean Streams — Striving for abundant open space and a high quality natural environment; adequate floodwater storage capacities and flourishing wildlife; stakeholders who take local ownership in their resources; and rivers, streams and lakes that are clean, clear and safe…
Serenity Farm — Our Mission: A professional team providing growth and learning opportunities through the use of equine-assisted therapy to improve the quality of lives. Our Vision: A nationally-recognized organization giving persons with physical and behavioral disabilities a journey of therapy that enriches their lives through the bond of affection with the respect of horses…
Harvey House — is a drop-in center, community center, and safe space for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies…
Veterans Matter — The Mission of Veterans Matter is simple: House as many homeless veterans as we can, as fast as we can today, while preventing even more from becoming homeless tomorrow…
Compassion Health Toledo — The Mission Compassion Health Toledo is to provide Christ-centered, integrated, affordable and quality health care to those who need it most…
National Youth Sports Program — University of Toledo — Mission: A. To expand the opportunities for disadvantaged youth to benefit from sports-skill instruction, engage in sports competition and improve their physical fitness B. To help young people acquire good health practices, to help them become better citizens and to acquaint them with career and educational opportunities by using the personnel and facilities of institutions of higher education C. To enable institutions and their personnel to participate more fully in community life and in the solution of community problems. D. To provide a combination of employment and on-the-job training in sports instruction and administration. E. To serve disadvantaged areas in the major metropolitan centers of the United States and other areas of need, within the limits of program resources…
Thank you and God bless!
