Press Releases - Community Interest


Apr 23

Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center to hold Spring Luncheon Fundraiser - May 23, 2025

The Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center (FCAPC) works to intervene, educate, and prevent family violence in Lucas and Ottawa Counties. In 2024, this non-profit agency marked its 50th year and countless stories of survival, healing, and ...

Posted By: Beverly Barnhill | Category: Community Interest



Apr 23

Victory Cruise Lines’ Victory I Set to Dock in Toledo, May 30

National Museum of the Great Lakes, Toledo–Lucas County Port Authority, and Destination Toledo partner to welcome the first cruise vessel to dock in Toledo in decades. The National Museum of the Great Lakes (NMGL), the Toledo–Lucas ...

Posted By: Ashley Streichert | Category: Community Interest



Apr 16

National Museum of the Great Lakes Unveils Vision at State of the Museum Address

April 9, 2025 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes invites the media and our community to attend a landmark event—the State of the Museum Address on Monday, April 22, at 10 AM. Join us as we unveil the museum’s ...

Posted By: Ashley Streichert | Category: Community Interest



Apr 13

The Josh Project and SafeSplash SwimLabs Join Forces to Host Water Safety Day in Toledo

In a powerful partnership aimed at saving lives and promoting community awareness, The Josh Project and SafeSplash SwimLabs (Holland & Perrysburg locations) are hosting a Water Safety Day on May 10th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at St. Francis de ...

Posted By: Lawrence Butts | Category: Community Interest



Apr 11

The Junior League Launches “Jump In & Join” Campaign for National Volunteer Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE JUNIOR LEAGUE LAUNCHES “JUMP IN & JOIN” CAMPAIGN FOR NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH A Nationwide Effort to Foster Purpose, Build Connections, and Empower People to Make a Lasting Impact TOLEDO, OH, April 11, ...

Posted By: Lily Vrzal | Category: Community Interest



Apr 10

Restoring Hope to Heal to Address Generational Cycles and Trauma

Restoring Hope to Heal: A Panel Discussion on Generational Cycles and Trauma Toledo, OH – On Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, community members and advocates will gather for Restoring Hope to Heal, an impactful panel ...

Posted By: Alishea Wynn | Category: Community Interest



Apr 02

Record Store Day 2025 at Culture Clash -- Culture Clash Records Lives to Celebrate Another Record Store Day

For Immediate Release April 1, 2025 Tim & Lizzie Friedman, Co-Owners store: 419.536.5683 cell: 440.242.7388 (tim) 419.345.3575 (lizzie) email: [email protected], [email protected] www.cultureclashrecords.com ...

Posted By: Lizzie Friedman | Category: Community Interest



Mar 29

The Josh Project to Offer Offering Swim Lessons for Spring/Summer

The Josh Project will be offering Swim Lessons for ages 5-17. Our swim lessons are open for registration! Don't miss the opportunity for your child to be enrolled with expert swim instructors, they will help build the confidence and improve their ...

Posted By: Lawrence Butts | Category: Community Interest



Mar 26

Wood County 4-H to Host Inaugural Hands to Larger Service Day on April 6

Wood County 4-H to Host Inaugural Hands to Larger Service Day on April 6 Hundreds of Volunteers to Complete Community Service Projects for Local Organizations Bowling Green, OH – When youth join a 4-H club, they learn and live the 4-H pledge, ...

Posted By: Ashley Vetter | Category: Community Interest



Mar 18

National Museum of the Great Lakes Renews Certified Autism Center™, Continues Enhancing Accessibility for Visitors

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly renews The National Museum of the Great Lakes Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation. This certification renewal proves the museum’s ...

Posted By: Ashley Streichert | Category: Community Interest



Mar 17

The Victory Center Hosts Annual Survivor Art Showcase & Serenity Garden Memorial Dedication

A Celebration of Art, Resilience, and Remembrance Toledo, OH – The Victory Center (TVC) invites the community to a day of creativity, reflection, and connection at its Annual Survivor Art Showcase & Serenity Garden Memorial Dedication on ...

Posted By: Hattie Lykowski | Category: Community Interest



Feb 22

Movie Night at Cruisin' the Point at Toledo Yacht Club

Type Press Release Information Here Movie night at Cruisin' The Point at Toledo Yacht Club, featuring Hollywood Knights! Doors open at 6:00 no cost admission Movie starts at 7:00 pm February 28, 2025 we will be doing a bus trip to the ...

Posted By: Tammy Rober | Category: Community Interest



Feb 12

Strangers Collaborate to Celebrate Love

Type Press Release Information Here Baptist wedding planned at Lutheran Church Maumee— February 12, 2025 — Mosaic Ministries serves the very low-income neighborhood in Toledo’s Old South End. David Kaiser is the pastor of both ...

Posted By: David Kaiser | Category: Community Interest



Jan 24

Stilla Salon Spa Boutique and Casual Grounds Coffee Co. Celebrate Grand Reopening with a Fresh New Look

TyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2025 Grand Reopening Announcement for Stilla Salon Spa Boutique and Casual Grounds Coffee Co. Sylvania, Ohio – After an unexpected closure in mid-December due to a major plumbing incident, Stilla Salon ...

Posted By: Corie Liberios | Category: Community Interest



Jan 20

SAVE THE DATE: Inaugural Mental Health Gala

Inaugural Mental Health Gala on April 5, 2025 Maumee, Ohio – Revitalized Behavioral Healthcare, in partnership with Sound Mind Behavioral Wellness, UChange, and Here's My Turning Point, proudly announces its 2025 Inaugural Mental Health Gala: ...

Posted By: Suzanne Saunders | Category: Community Interest



Dec 27

High School Toledo Principal Investing Club and Speaker

The Toledo-area Toledo Principal Investing Club is a free youth-based investing/financial-literacy club open to all high schoolers of whatever interest/experience level. Feel free to join the club with local meetings currently held at Sanger Branch ...

Posted By: Quinton Smith | Category: Community Interest



Dec 16

GAMERS GIVE: HOLIDAY EDITION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Timothy Fields President, BESN X Community Email: [email protected] Phone: 419-984-6167 Website: www.besnxc.org BESN X COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH THE BELIEVE CENTER TO HOST GAMERS GIVE: HOLIDAY EDITION, BRINGING JOY ...

Posted By: Anthony Shaw | Category: Community Interest



Dec 10

Inclusive Museum Experiences Expand with Monthly Sensory Friendly Mornings Starting in 2025

December 10, 2024 (Toledo, Ohio) – The National Museum of the Great Lakes is excited to announce our next Sensory Friendly Morning on Saturday, December 14, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. This early opening is designed for individuals with sensory ...

Posted By: Ashley Streichert | Category: Community Interest



Dec 03

Woman to Woman - Domestic Violence Community Awareness & Fundraiser with YWCA of Northwest Ohio

7:30 am, December 10th, 2024 | Inverness Club | Hosted by YWCA of Northwest Ohio Woman to Woman celebrates the power of women’s philanthropy to make a difference in the lives of women and children who desperately need it. We invite you to ...

Posted By: Nicole Edelbrock | Category: Community Interest



Nov 25

National Museum of the Great Lakes Invites Community to Join in Annual “Christmas Tree Ship” Giveback Event

(Toledo, Ohio) – This holiday season, the National Museum of the Great Lakes invites the public to participate in our annual Christmas Tree Ship Community Giveback event, presented by UToledo Health and supported by the Port of Monroe. The ...

Posted By: Ashley Streichert | Category: Community Interest



Nov 13

Neighborhood Properties, Maumee Bay Brewing, and Q105 Toledo to Host “Karaoke for Housing” Fundraiser During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Neighborhood Properties, Maumee Bay Brewing, and Q105 Toledo to Host “Karaoke for Housing” Fundraiser During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Toledo, OH – November 13th, 2024 – In ...

Posted By: Alexandria Thomas | Category: Community Interest



Nov 06

Grand Opening! Levis Commons Senior Living Expands Memory Care with Magnolia Trails™

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Perrysburg, OH – November 6, 2024 The Waterford at Levis Commons Senior Living Expands Memory Care with Magnolia Trails™ – Grand Reopening Celebration Invites Community New Memory Care ...

Posted By: Walker Shumock-Bailey | Category: Community Interest



Nov 04

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Please join us for our monthly Feed Our Neighbors food collection on Saturday, November 9, 2024 from 10AM - 12PM at our pantry at the Holy Family Center. This is a drive-thru collection. Just drive and park under the canopy at the Holy Family ...

Posted By: Brian Grinonneau | Category: Community Interest



Nov 03

Healing Your Life

Contact: Sharon Cook/415-302-1752 or [email protected] CAN ONE REALLY HEAL FROM TRAUMA? HEALING YOUR LIFE ONE LEAF AT A TIME BY SARA SHAW TRUE STORIES OF HEALING FROM PERSONAL INTERVIEWS IN NEW BOOK Palm Beach County, FL ...

Posted By: Sharon Cook | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

Epworth Arts & Crafts Bazaar

Type Press Release Information Here EPWORTH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO HOST ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR ON NOV. 2 What: Epworth UM Church Arts & Crafts Bazaar Where: 4855 W. Central Avenue at Valley View Drive Date: Saturday, November ...

Posted By: Karen Fraker | Category: Community Interest



Oct 18

YWCA Milestones Nominations Open through Nov. 15, 2024

Help uplift and empower women who have made an impact in Northwest Ohio communities! Nominations are open for YWCA of Northwest Ohio’s 30th Annual Milestones: A Tribute to Women Awards, through November 15th. This prestigious award honors ...

Posted By: Nicole Edelbrock | Category: Community Interest



Oct 07

Please Help Feed the Hungry

Please join St. Vincent de Paul at St. Patrick of Heatherdowns for our monthly Feed Our Neighbors food collection on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 10AM - 12PM at our pantry at the Holy Family Center. This is a drive-thru collection. Just drive and ...

Posted By: Brian Grinonneau | Category: Community Interest



Oct 03

The Josh Project Announces New Executive Director

TOLEDO, OH – The Josh Project has appointed Lawrence Butts, Jr. as its new executive director. Mr. Butts has been a part of the Josh Project since its inception supporting the mission of helping others learn to swim as an essential life ...

Posted By: Lawrence Butts | Category: Community Interest



Oct 01

Last Month to Board the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Boat and Museum Tug Ohio

October is here and the National Museum of the Great Lakes reminds our community that it’s the final month to board and explore the Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and Museum Tug Ohio before they close for the season. Both vessels will ...

Posted By: Ashley Streichert | Category: Community Interest



Sep 25

National Museum of the Great Lakes Hosts Lecture on Groundbreaking Invasive Species Control in the Great Lakes

September 25, 2024 (Toledo, Ohio) –The National Museum of the Great Lakes invites the public to the second presentation in its 2024 Fall Lecture Series, presented by Larry and Karen Bettcher. This hybrid event, taking place on Thursday, ...

Posted By: Ashley Streichert | Category: Community Interest