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PROWERS COUNTY, Colorado (The Prowers Journal)-- Thirty-nine small public libraries across the Western United States are receiving a combined total of $220,050 in new grants, announced the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation. These libraries, spanning Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah, collectively serve more than 247,000 individuals in rural communities, with populations ranging from 180 to 17,310 residents.

TOLEDO, Ohio — December 4, 2025 — Thirty-nine small public libraries across the Western United States are receiving a combined total of $220,050 in new grants, announced the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation. These libraries, spanning Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Utah, collectively serve more than 247,000 individuals in rural communities, with populations ranging from 180 to 17,310 residents.

NEW MEXICO (Source NM) - Six of New Mexico’s rural public libraries recently received grant funding to expand programming and services offered to children.

The New Mexico libraries were six of the 39 small libraries that received a combined total of $220,050 in grant funds through the Ohio-based John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation. Awardees are located in states across the country. The New Mexico libraries include the Magdalena Public Library; Truchas Library; Silver City Public Library; Moise Memorial Library in Santa Rosa; the Lordsburg Hidalgo Library; and Socorro Public Library.

Since 1994, Partners in Education (PIE) has been dedicated to empowering students with the skills they need to read, succeed, and thrive. Founded by the Toledo Rotary, PIE partners with schools and local organizations to deliver evidence-based programs that support literacy, college and career readiness, and community engagement. Guided by the belief that “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much,” PIE brings together teachers, volunteers, and community partners to ensure students and schools in Toledo receive the support they need.

For 35 years, Hope House has been a cornerstone of Hancock County’s response to homelessness. What began as a transitional shelter in an old convent—founded after Sister Karen Elliott noticed women gathering on a church lawn—has grown into a multi-faceted organization providing housing solutions, support, and education for individuals and families in need.

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - A local organization that fights to protect people from housing discrimination just lost an important stream of funding. But just in time, another local foundation came through with a grant that can bridge the gap for The Fair Housing Center to keep things running as they are for a few more months.

TOLEDO, Ohio — Sept. 3, 2025 — Amid rising housing costs and limited supply, The Fair Housing Center has received a $100,000 grant from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation to sustain its work ensuring fair and equal housing opportunities.

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