TOLEDO, OHIO, November 8, 2023 – The Stranahan Supporting Organization of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently awarded grants totaling $447,018 to 10 organizations and initiatives:

• Avenues for Autism – $47,500 was awarded to support the counseling program.
• Black Swamp Bird Observatory – $47,500 was awarded to support migratory bird and conservation education programming.
• Family and Child Abuse Prevention Center – $47,500 was awarded to support the Children’s Advocacy Center.
• MemoryLane Care Services – $47,500 was awarded to provide day and respite care for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia and provide supportive services to their caregivers.
• Mom’s House of Toledo – $40,000 was awarded to construct preschool or toddler classrooms at Laurie’s Place.
• Monroe Street Neighborhood Center – $27,018 was awarded to support the 2024 Freedom School program.
• The 577 Foundation – $47,500 was awarded to support the courtyard renovation project.
• Toledo Opera – $47,500 was awarded to support music education and outreach programming.
• Water for Ishmael – $47,500 was awarded to support English as a Second Language programming.
• Zepf Center – $47,500 was awarded to support the Safety Net program.