NW Ohio CareNet

04/01/2026

This is a great opportunity for tenants to voice concerns directly to council, highlight their unique challenges as renters, and help guide our city council's work regarding housing. Also, April is Fair Housing Month!

Please see the image for a location and date that work best for you to lend your voice. Please scan the QRC in the image to take the survey.

**correction to April 20th.**

04/01/2026

The event is free and starts in just a few hours.

Join us tomorrow, 10 AM – 2 PM, for First Wednesday—a free monthly event from the Reentry Coalition of Northwest Ohio and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
Find support, services, and resources to help individuals returning to the community move forward. Everyone is welcome, doors open at 9 AM!

03/19/2026

🌟 First Wednesday Reentry Resource Event

The Reentry Coalition of Northwest Ohio and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council host this FREE monthly event for individuals returning to the community and looking for support and resources.

📅 When: First Wednesday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Where: OhioMeansJobs Lucas County

Connect with local organizations, access helpful resources, and take the next step forward.

🤝 Interested in becoming an employer or resource provider for the event?
Sign up here: https://harborhelps.wufoo.com/forms/q41q3xf1x81qh8/

03/18/2026

To register, call the Legal Aid Line at 419-724-0460

The Toledo Bar Association, Pro Bono Program, Legal Aid of Western Ohio, The University of Toledo College of Law, and The Fair Housing Center are hosting a free legal clinic focused on eviction sealing.

To register, call the Legal Aid Line at 419-724-0460

03/10/2026

The BOSS Summit is designed for childcare business owners and administrators from across Ohio to receive training and resources that support their success. This opportunity will strengthen connections with families throughout Northwest Ohio.

To learn more, visit https://www.ywcanwo.org/boss-summit

02/12/2026

📢 Community Forum Invitation: SNAP Work Requirements Updates

Do you work with individuals who receive SNAP benefits—or receive them yourself? Join us for an upcoming community forum focused on SNAP Work Requirement changes for Able-Bodied Adults.

This forum will help you:
✅ Understand recent SNAP rule changes, with work requirements
✅ Learn how to keep benefits active
✅ Know what to do if benefits are reduced or stopped
✅ Ask questions in a supportive, welcoming space

Our goal is to break down confusing program language and help our community feel more confident navigating benefits through Lucas County Job & Family Services.

👥 Open to community members and professionals
📍 Location: Shared Services Building (3737 W. Sylvania Ave. Toledo, 43623)
📝 RSVP required — space is limited to 40 people

🔗 Use the link https://forms.office.com/g/kf4PVYz9HJ or scan the QR code to register today.

Please share with anyone who may benefit!

02/11/2026

Resister for The Ability Center career and resource event scheduled for this Saturday from 11am until 2pm. Registration to attend can be comforted here.

https://abilitycenter.org/event/2026-career-resource-fair/

02/06/2026

TARTA is reviewing the possibilities for Bus Rapid Transit, and want community input on what works best.

What areas should BRT serve? Which elements of it are important? Your feedback helps shape where more frequent service could go in the future.

Take the survey at https://tarta.pulse.ly/gpnzcq0mua

We're studying the possibilities for Bus Rapid Transit, and want community input on what works best.

What areas should BRT serve? Which elements of it are important? Your feedback helps shape where more frequent service could go in the future.

Take the survey at https://tarta.pulse.ly/gpnzcq0mua

02/02/2026

New routes and changes to TARTA devices- be sure to check service changes!!

Do you normally board at the TARTA Transit Hub? Check out where your new lineups are 🚍

Have any questions? View all winter service changes at https://tarta.pulse.ly/mpa1hhr17z or call 419-243-RIDE (7433). We're here to help!

01/21/2026

We're facing a severe blood shortage — our national blood supply has fallen by 35% over the past month. During a blood shortage, doctors may face difficult choices about which patients receive blood transfusions and who will need to wait.

We are in urgent need of donors to help patients who are counting on lifesaving blood following accidents, during surgeries, and for treatment of conditions such as sickle cell disease and cancer.

Help us beat the current shortage by scheduling an appointment to give blood or platelets: https://rdcrss.org/3LRmvrU

01/21/2026

If you or someone you know needs help filing taxes, you can schedule an appointment by:
Calling 211 or 800-650-HELP (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Book online: unitedwaytoledo.org/tax-prep
This free service is available for individuals and families who qualify! Don’t miss out on money you may be owed through credits like the EITC!

📣 Free Tax Prep Appointments Now Available!

We’re excited to share that LISC Toledo is now accepting appointments for free tax preparation services.

If you or someone you know needs help filing taxes, you can schedule an appointment by:
📞 Calling 211 or 800-650-HELP (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
💻 Or book online: https://www.unitedwaytoledo.org/united-way-211/tax-prep/ 

This free service is available for individuals and families who qualify—don’t miss out on money you may be owed through credits like the EITC!