Best of Toledo: Nominate Leading Families Home for Best Charity/Nonprofit
Best of Toledo Nominations NOW OPEN!
The Best of Toledo Nominations, hosted by Toledo City Paper, are now open!
Every year, Toledo City Paper hosts its "Best Of" contest, where local shops, businesses, nonprofits, places, and even pets, are nominated to receive the coveted titled of, "Best of Toledo" in their respective categories.
Individuals can nominate their favorites in each category once a day until September 15, 2023. At that time, the top six nominees in each category will compete to win the, "Best of Toledo" title.
Categories include:
--Shops/Stores
--Services/Places
--Automotive
--Wedding
--Leisure/Activities
--Pets
--Places
--Professionals
--Beauty/Health & Wellness
--Food
--Drinks
--Art
--Media
--Music
--Community
--People
--Other Categories Missed
Nominate Leading Families Home for Best Charity/Nonprofit
Leading Families Home is a local charity/nonprofit in Toledo, Ohio. We have two emergency family Shelters and also offer behavioral health at Providence Center.
Previous Best of Toledo Winners in the Community Section
According to Best of Toledo 2022 Results, the following winners in 2022 under the "Community" category were:
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD
WINNER: Sylvania
RUNNER-UP: Perrysburg
SUBURBAN DOWNTOWN
WINNER: Sylvania
RUNNER-UP: Perrysburg
NONPROFIT EVENT
WINNER: Acoustics for Autism (Project I Am)
RUNNER-UP: Bark in the Park (Toledo Humane Society)
BEST FESTIVAL
WINNER: German American Festival
RUNNER-UP: Old West End Festival
CHARITY/NONPROFIT
WINNER: Toledo Humane Society
RUNNER-UP: Bittersweet Farms
COLLEGE
WINNER: University of Toledo
RUNNER-UP: Bowling Green State University
PRIVATE CLUB
WINNER: Toledo Club
235 14th St. 419-243-2200. toledoclub.org
The Toledo Club is the premier private club with history and tradition to spare. Operating since 1889, the downtown club is available for business meetings, special dinners, parties and open to the public as an outstanding wedding venue. The Toledo Club has full-service athletic facilities, business and social accommodations, but can also double as a venue for fine dining or casual drinks. For more information on how to join the club, visit its website.
RUNNER-UP: TolHouse
INSTITUTION WE’RE PROUD OF
WINNER: Toledo Zoo
RUNNER-UP: Metroparks Toledo
BEST PLACE TO SHOW OFF TOLEDO TO OUT-OF-TOWNERS
WINNER: Toledo Zoo
RUNNER-UP: Toledo Museum of Art
BEST HOTEL
WINNER: Renaissance Toledo Downtown
renaissance-hotels.marriott.com
RUNNER-UP: Maumee Bay Resort
HIGH SCHOOL
WINNER: Sylvania Southview High School
RUNNER-UP: Central Catholic High School
PRIVATE SCHOOL
WINNER: Central Catholic High School
RUNNER-UP: St. Ursula Academy
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL/COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WINNER: Owens Community College
RUNNER-UP: Penta Career Center
HOUSE OF WORSHIP
WINNER: St. Pius X Catholic Church
RUNNER-UP: CedarCreek Church
EVENT THAT MAKES YOU PROUD TO BE A TOLEDOAN
WINNER: JeepFest
RUNNER-UP: Mud Hens Opening Day
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT
WINNER: Lucas County Sheriff’s Office
Lucas County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook
The Lucas County Sheriff’s Office serves the county by providing relevant safety information and professional law enforcement. However, in addition to the regular duties of the department, the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office has an avid social media presence with over 33,000 followers on Facebook. From promotional posts regarding the office and safety concerns to celebratory posts for anniversaries and community events, the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office Facebook is frequently active and a good follow.
RUNNER-UP: Dougiefresh, a.k.a. Doug Hinebaugh
@thedougiefresh on Instagram
2022 Nominees for Best of Toledo Charity/Nonprofit
Last year's top six nominees in the Charity/Nonprofit category were:
Toledo Humane Society - Winner
Bittersweet Farms - Runner Up
Susie's Coats for Kids
Good Shepherd Animal Sanctuary
Life Connection of Ohio
The Pregnancy Center
Leading Families Home would love the opportunity to be nominated to be in the running for Best of Toledo Charity/Nonprofit!
Why Nominate Leading Families Home for Best of Toledo Charity/Nonprofit
Why should you nominate our organization, Leading Families Home, for Best Charity/Nonprofit in the Best of Toledo nominations?
Reason #1 to Nominate Leading Families Home as Toledo's Best Charity/Nonprofit
We've opened a second emergency family Shelter, Beach House Ashland, in Toledo at 2283 Ashland Ave., Toledo, OH. This Shelter offers refuge for up to 75 additional individuals, in addition to Beach House Erie at 915 N. Erie St., Toledo, OH.
Reason #2 to Nominate Leading Families Home as Toledo's Best Charity/Nonprofit
The second reason to nominate our organization for Best Charity/Nonprofit is because of our amazing staff! We have a full team of educated, experienced Case Managers and Housing Inspectors, as well as our Administrative Staff of HR personnel.
Reason #3 to Nominate Leading Families Home as Toledo's Best Charity/Nonprofit
Leading Families Home has served Lucas County for over 100 years. In 1921, Beach House Shelter was established by Helen "Beach" Jones, the wife of Major "Golden Rule" Jones. (Learn more about our history here.)
Reason #4 to Nominate Leading Families Home as Toledo's Best Charity/Nonprofit
Our organization has grown from one emergency family shelter, established in 1921, to Leading Families Home after merging with F.O.C.U.S. in 2016. This merger expanded our services. Our services were once again enhanced and expanded by the merger with Providence Center in 2021.
Leading Families Home now offers two emergency family shelters, housing, and trauma-informed case management, behavioral health, education, and employment services.
