The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $6,000 from The Fund for Islamic Understanding, Education and Dialog to support programs of four nonprofit organizations. The Fund for Islamic Understanding, Education and Dialog supports projects, programs or services that provide educational opportunities that promote greater understanding of Muslims and the Islamic faith.

• Habitat for Humanity – Maumee Valley – a $3,000 grant was awarded to support the 2024 Faith Build project.
• The Foundation of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, Inc. – a $3,000 grant was awarded to the Islamic Food Bank of Toledo Weekender food bag program.

The Fund for Islamic Understanding, Education and Dialog of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation supports education or direct service programming that provide Muslims and non-Muslims opportunities to work together and engage in interpersonal dialogue and may be used to support multi-faith events if there is a significant emphasis on the Islamic faith.

Fund for Islamic Understanding Grants – April 2024 / 2 Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our area.  In existence since 1973, the Foundation has more than 970 funds with assets of approximately $400 million. The Foundation provides philanthropic services for individuals, families, businesses and corporations to meet their charitable giving needs. For more information about Toledo Community Foundation, visit www.toledocf.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.