Grant aims to help youth experiencing homelessness
A partnership between the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio and Toledo Lucas County Homelessness Board recently received a $2 Million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This grant is intended to go towards improving youth homelessness response. HUD’s Youth Homelessness System Improvement grant awarded $51.1 million across 26 states and territories.
Harvard Initiative Offers Individualized Support for Toledo Youth
Toledo’s Art Tatum Zone, Toledo Public Schools, United Way of Greater Toledo and Lucas Metropolitan Housing were selected for a Harvard University initiative which supports youth in Central Toledo’s Junction neighborhood. The “Cradle-to-Career” initiative supports education and development towards positive outcomes for youth through a comprehensive, individualized and relationship-based strategy. Toledo is one of only 10 communities in the country selected for this year’s program.
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Online school offers soft skill education
Through Ohio Digital Learning School’s Rise Up program, students are guided through mastering soft skills and other skills used while working in retail. Through this program offered in partnership with Kaleido Learning, students interested in the retail industry will have the opportunity to attain industry-recognized credentials set out by the National Retail Federation. Ohio Digital Learning School will be one of the first in the state to offer a teacher-led version of this course next school year. Learn more about Ohio Digital Learning School at odls.k12.com.
Parents lead fundraising effort for inclusive playground
The Stranahan Parent Teacher Association is working to raise $650,000 to redo the playground at Stranahan Elementary School. This new playground will be inclusive so children with disabilities can enjoy it. The playground at 3840 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd. will not only be open to students, but all children in the Sylvania community. Some of the planned features include a rubber surface, ramps, sensory boards and a roller slide. To donate online, visit sites.google.com/view/stranahan-pta-inclusive-play/home.
Local school earns national recognition
Imagine Madison Avenue School of Arts, a Toledo elementary school, was certified as a National School of Character by Character.org. They are one of 73 schools who received this recognition and the only school in Ohio to receive it. Recognized schools exemplify “The 11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character.” For more information on Imagine Madison Avenue School of Arts, visit madisonavenueschoolofarts.org.
