Frederick Douglass Community Association

Frederick Douglass Community Association This page is to give information to the community, share events and update the center's calendar. Now we are housed in the James B. Simmons, jr.

The Frederick Douglass Community Association made its humble beginning on the first day of the year 1919 when the late Albertus Brown, lawyer and civic leader, was inspired by the tragic need for social and recreational opportunities for the African-Americans youth of Toledo. From a small group of 25 enthusiastic and loyal people flowered a movement that raised $1200 for equipment and operating ex

penses. In 1920 the 1920 the Toledo War Chest (now United Way of Greater Toledo) allotted $2400 to this infant movement. In the 1921, they moved to a church at 15 North Eleventh and a basketball court and other activities were installed and that was when the name was changed to the Frederick Douglass Community Center. In 1925, $20,000 was paid down on the corner property at Pinewood and 13th Street. In April, 1926 the name was changed to the Frederick Douglass Community Association. The Center had become a way of life in Toledo with the cooperation from both races. The Center's location at 201 Pinewood reigned from 1925 to 1979 when it was excavated. Neighborhood Facilities Building at 1001 Indiana Avenue, Toledo, Ohio.

11/23/2024
Help us....Help us!!!! Support the Doug that we may move with impact!
07/30/2024

Help us....Help us!!!! Support the Doug that we may move with impact!

To my community, help me support the Frederick Douglass Community Center. Please support, please share and please donate...
07/26/2024

To my community, help me support the Frederick Douglass Community Center. Please support, please share and please donate.

Today the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union has officially partnered with the Frederick Douglass Community Association i...
06/28/2024

Today the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union has officially partnered with the Frederick Douglass Community Association in a year long capital fundraising campaign.

Preparing the way at the Doug!!!
06/18/2024

Preparing the way at the Doug!!!

Let's celebrate and support our Juneteenth!!!
06/12/2024

Let's celebrate and support our Juneteenth!!!

Big thank you to Rashawn Damar Sr McDonald and the fabulous Malee Rich and O'Henry bar b que. The summer camp youth enj...
06/12/2024

Big thank you to Rashawn Damar Sr McDonald and the fabulous Malee Rich and O'Henry bar b que. The summer camp youth enjoyed the food and the treat!!! Thank you all!!!!

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1001 Indiana Avenue
Toledo, OH
43607

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14192446722

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