Nonprofits Recognized for Service

The 8th annual Northwest Ohio Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence Awards were given to three local organizations for their service. Each organization received a $5,000 grant from the Toledo Community Foundation and $500 from The Andersons. Center of Hope Family Services received the Innovation Award for continual efforts to improve life in urban areas; the Small Agency Excellence Award went to Leadership Toledo for cultivating community leaders; and Boys and Girls Clubs of Toledo received the Large Agency Excellence Award by helping young people excel.