LISC Toledo

05/28/2026

Looking to purchase your first home? Residents are encouraged to attend the City of Toledo upcoming 2026 Homeownership Fair that will be hosted at Scott High School on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

There will be thirty vendors including lenders, realtors, and financial opportunity centers.

You'll learn about:
💸down payment and closing cost assistance
🏚️qualifying for a mortgage loan
📍shopping for a home

05/07/2026

🎉 Exciting news! One of our local Financial Opportunity Center partners, Pathway, Inc., has been awarded a grant from Citizens to support digital work skills programs. We’re thrilled to see their work empowering our community with the tools and skills needed for today’s workforce! 💻✨

Great news! With a new $350,000 grant from Citizens, LISC is supporting six community-based partners in four states to promote digital skills and safe use of AI in the workplace, helping more workers succeed in an increasingly digital job market. Hear from local partners about how these funds will make a difference: www.lisc.org/our-stories/story/lisc-and-citizens-partner-prepare-communities-digital-work-skills/

LISC Cleveland, LISC Toledo, LISC Rhode Island, LISC Detroit, New London Homeless Hospitality Center, May Dugan Center, Pathway, Inc, GENCenter, International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit,

05/07/2026

Exciting news! LISC has teamed up with The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to kick off a new funding round for the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative! Nonprofits nationwide are eligible to apply for grants of up to $100K to build or renovate sports facilities for youth in low-to-moderate income communities. Learn more and apply by August 15: https://www.lisc.org/our-initiatives/sports-recreation/game-on/

05/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Reginald Temple on receiving the 2026 Advancing the Fair Housing Movement Award!

As Board Chair of LISC Toledo, we greatly value the expertise, leadership, and vision Reggie brings to our organization. His commitment to removing barriers to opportunity and his role as a thoughtful leader continue to move our work—and our community—forward. 👏🏾🏠✨

A strong community requires both investment and advocacy, and Reginald Temple brings both.

With more than 25 years in banking and community development, Reginald has led efforts that promote financial empowerment and economic opportunity throughout the region.

The Fair Housing Center is honoring Reginald for his commitment to financial education and his advocacy for reinvestment in historically underserved communities. Join us in celebrating his leadership and service as we recognize him as our fourth and final Advancing the Fair Housing Movement Awardee for 2026. Reserve your spot at our Homes & Dreams fundraiser here: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E14510&id=15

04/30/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level? 🚀 Next week is Small Business Week, and our partners at the Lucas County Port Authority are hosting TWO can’t-miss events!

🔹 May 6: Lunch & Learn
Discover how the Port’s financing programs can help your new or growing business thrive! Meet experts from Lucas County, the City of Toledo, and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Development Center and Minority Business Assistance Center.

🕰️ 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
📍 TolHouse | 1447 N Summit St., Toledo, OH
✅ Free lunch & parking

🔹 May 7: Coffee & Connections
Network with the Port Authority’s financing team and connect with fellow entrepreneurs. Learn about resources to fuel your business success!

🕰️ 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
📍 Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority | One Maritime Plaza, Toledo, OH
☕ Free coffee, donuts & parking

Both events are FREE, but spots are limited! RSVP by today to secure your seat. Don’t miss this chance to grow your business and connect with local leaders!

Click here to register: https://www.toledoport.org/finance

04/29/2026

Exciting Grant Opportunity for Small Business Owners! 🚀

Ready to take your business to the next level? LISC, a trusted nonprofit with decades of grant experience, has teamed up with Verizon to offer over 145 grants in 2026—each worth $10,000!

Here’s how you can apply:
✅ For-profit small business owners in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or U.S. Virgin Islands (18+)
✅ Register and complete any two eligible courses or events in 2026 to unlock your application
✅ Apply once and stay eligible for monthly grant awards all year

Applications are reviewed monthly from June–December. If you’re not selected right away, your application stays in the running! Final decisions by January 12, 2027.

Don’t miss your chance—view grant details and start your journey today!

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/FbL350YReYO

04/28/2026

We’re bringing financial resources directly to you. 🚍

The 5/3rd eBus will be in Toledo at the McClinton Nunn Homes on April 29 (11 AM–2 PM) offering free tools, education, and support—from credit to homeownership.

Come through, get what you need, and take control of your financial future.

04/23/2026

Your voice matters! 📣 Healthy Lucas County is inviting everyone who lives or works in Lucas County to help shape the future of our community’s health.

Take just a few minutes to complete their Community Health Assessment survey. Your feedback will guide real improvements and help make Lucas County a healthier, stronger place for all.

Ready to make a difference? Click the link below to get started and please share this post to reach even more neighbors!

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LucasCHA2026

04/20/2026

In a “Letter to the Editor” in The Blade, Tom Kroma, LISC Toledo's Executive Director, discusses the value of combining affordable housing with voluntary, low-barrier services to provide long-term support to residents. He spotlights Mission Point as an example of this crucial combination, a four-story, 65-unit permanent supportive housing development that received financing from LISC. Read more: https://eblade.toledoblade.com/.pf/showstory/20260411006/1?ver=1&fields=Title%2CFlipAd

📸 A rendering of Mission Point, which is expected to be completed with construction in 2027.

04/17/2026

A letter to the editor, authored by LISC Toledo Executive Director, Tom Kroma. Tom discusses the value of combining affordable housing with voluntary, low-barrier services to support residents. Tom highlights a recent pre-development project, Mission Point, as an example of what this looks like.

https://ow.ly/Jt7J50YLj4M