LISC Toledo

10/01/2026

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a LISC AmeriCorps Volunteer, our community partner Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board is now recruiting for their Volunteer position.

🏠 Now Recruiting: LISC AmeriCorps Community Empowerment Specialist

Want a year of service that actually moves the needle on homelessness in Lucas County? The Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board (TLCHB) is hosting a full‑time LISC AmeriCorps Volunteer, and we'd love for it to be you.

As our Community Empowerment Specialist, you'll:
✅ Get certified to teach Ready 2 Rent, helping people build budgeting, credit, and tenancy skills
✅ Help neighbors experiencing homelessness connect to housing through Coordinated Entry (United Way 2‑1‑1) and HIVE
✅ Create outreach materials and share severe‑weather shelter information when it matters most
✅ Build relationships with shelters, housing providers, and community partners

What you get:
💵 $16/hour living stipend (12‑month, 1,700‑hour term)
🎓 An education award for student loans or future schooling
🩺 No‑premium health coverage and childcare assistance, if eligible
🤝 Coaching, mentorship, and real‑world experience in housing and community development

No homelessness experience required. We'll train you. Lived experience is welcome and valued.

📧 Send your resume (cover letter optional) to Kristin McKinley at [email protected]

10/01/2026

On Tuesday, we shared where LISC Toledo is headed next.

At our open house, we introduced LISC Toledo’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan and spent time with partners, community leaders and friends talking about the opportunities ahead for Toledo’s neighborhoods.

Over the next five years, LISC Toledo will invest at least $15 million on expanding access to housing, strengthening local economies and bolstering community-based partners.

Those priorities translate into tangible work: from creating and preserving affordable housing and homeownership opportunities to supporting small businesses, investing in commercial corridors and strengthening the organizations working every day in Toledo neighborhoods.

Our new office gives us a new home. Our strategic plan gives us a direction. And our partners and community will be essential to turning that direction into impact.

Explore LISC Toledo’s 2026–2030 Strategic Plan: https://ow.ly/RSpo50ZTxrW

10/01/2026

Excited to have been able to volunteer again this year with The Lathrop Company Leadership Project. Another successful year of serving in the community.

09/29/2026

It's never too early to prepare for the next filing season. The Tax Withholding Estimator can help you determine if you need to make adjustments now to avoid an unexpected tax bill when you file next year. Learn more: https://ow.ly/jlqa50ZOnp8

09/24/2026

It's a new chapter for us! We're launching our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan and a roadmap for how we will work alongside residents, partners and community leaders to help build stronger neighborhoods and expand opportunity across Toledo.

Over the next five years, we plan to invest at least $15 million through a strategy focused on expanding access to housing, strengthening local economies and bolstering community-based partners.

We invite our partners, neighbors and friends to join us on Tuesday for an open house at our new office, meet the team, learn more about the plan and talk with us about what comes next.

When: Tuesday, September 29th from 11am to 1pm
Location: 1300 Jefferson Ave., Suite 063 | Toledo, OH | 43604
RSVP: Selena at [email protected]

09/22/2026

Raising kids can be expensive. But refundable credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit can help. LISC Toledo's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program can help families get tax credits they might be eligible for. Stay tune. More information to come as we prepare for the 2027 tax filing season.

Learn more and check if you qualify for at www.IRS.gov/eitc

09/15/2026

Join us for "The Intersection of Community and Economic Development Methods Training" on Monday, Nov. 16 at the Glass City Pavilion! Learn the four key methods of economic development and network with local leaders.

Register now: https://ow.ly/NyGc50ZNz7k

09/11/2026

Congratulations to Adrienne Bradley on her new role as a Board Member for Mom's House of Toledo. As an active member of the LISC Toledo's Advisory Committee, we know she will bring valuable professional expertise, thoughtful leadership, and meaningful lived experiences to this role. We look forward to seeing the positive impact she will make in supporting families throughout our community.

Today we're introducing one of our newest board members, Adrienne Bradley!
Here's what Adrienne has to say about her involvement with Mom's House.
"I’m Adrienne Bradley, Director, Community Health & Impact at ProMedica, where I lead efforts to connect healthcare and community through partnerships and programs that help families thrive. My favorite titles, though, are mom and bonus mom! I’m excited to bring both my professional experience and my heart for families to the Mom’s House board. Being a mom isn't easy; there’s no instruction manual! I support Mom’s House because every mom deserves people in her corner. By wrapping love, education, and support around moms and their little ones, we can help transform lives for two generations. I’m proud to be part of that."

Thank you, Adrienne, for being a dedicated community helper and champion for our families. We’re grateful for the time, heart, and support you bring to Mom’s House.

08/28/2026

08/14/2026

Get ready—LISC Toledo’s Spotlight on Community Development is back! Our annual event is THE place to connect, celebrate, and make a difference. Last year’s Pickleball Tournament was a smash hit, and we’re gearing up for an even bigger turnout this year!

Interested in playing or sponsoring a team? Reach out to Selena Coley at [email protected]. Catch our promo video for a glimpse of what’s ahead:

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