For too many children in Ottawa County, the absence of school means the absence of meals. That’s where the Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center steps in. Through its Fuel for Kids program, the organization ensures that children have access to nutritious, easy-to-eat food during weekends, extended school breaks, and throughout the summer. In 2025,
FINDLAY, Ohio (The Courier) — A Toledo foundation has provided grants to three organizations involved in the Hancock County Housing Coalition as they work together to address homelessness and create affordable housing opportunities.
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - Millions of dollars are going to dozens of non-profit organizations throughout northwest Ohio. The grants came from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation, which focuses on helping strengthen families and communities. Since 2012, the foundation has awarded just over $5 million in grants to more than 100 non-profit organizations in 12
TOLEDO, Ohio — June 4, 2025 — The John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation has announced $2,112,800 in grant awards through its Spring 2025 Grant Cycle, supporting 87 nonprofit organizations across 12 counties in Northwest Ohio. The funding will drive initiatives in housing stability, food security, and youth education — three core focus areas of
Inspired by a commitment to invest in initiatives that strengthen families and the communities in which they live, work, and play, the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation has been honored to provide significant financial support to small, public libraries in low-income, rural communities across the United States. These grants have been instrumental in enabling
Since its founding in 1892, Boys & Girls Clubs of Toledo has been a beacon of hope and opportunity for young people. Inspired by John Gunckel’s vision to create a safe, supportive environment for children, the organization remains steadfast in its mission: to enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.
The John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation and Rural LISC are proud to announce a new partnership to launch the Rural Employment & Financial Coaching Network (EFCN) for Rural Northwest Ohio.
TOLEDO, Ohio — On this Giving Tuesday, the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation announced critical support to 10 rural libraries in North Carolina and Georgia in communities that were significantly impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, strengthening their ability to rebuild and enhance programming, including the Appalachian Regional Library.
SANDY CREEK — A national foundation that gives grants to rural libraries recently awarded the Ainsworth Memorial Library in Sandy Creek $5,000 for supporting children’s literacy programs. The John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation of Toledo, Ohio, recently announced its 2024 recipients of its annual library grants, which support rural libraries in
TOLEDO, Ohio — Thirty-five libraries located in New York State, including the Olean Public Library, have received funds from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation’s annual library grant program, which supports rural public libraries in communities with limited resources. The recipients were announced Tuesday in a press release issued by the