Wayman D. Palmer YMCA Earns National Community Development Award
Wayman D. Palmer YMCA received the 2025 Audrey Nelson Community Development Achievement Award from the National Community Development Association. The honor recognizes the YMCA as a national model for transformative investment. Since reopening in 2025, membership has surged past 2,000, with expanded senior programs, youth services, food access and health initiatives strengthening Toledo’s Warren Sherman neighborhood. 200 E. Bancroft. 419-241-7218. ymcatoledo.org/branch/wayman-d-palmer
Sauder Heritage Inn Named Ohio Property of the Year
Sauder Heritage Inn has been named the 2025 Unique Lodging of Ohio Property of the Year by the Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association. Presented at the association’s annual conference, the award honors independently owned properties that demonstrate innovation, quality and excellence in guest experience. 22611 State Rte 2, Archbold. 800-590-9755. saudervillage.org/heritage-inn
TMA Named Top Art Museum in Country for Second Straight Year
Toledo Museum of Art has been named the Best Art Museum in America and Best Free Art Museum for the second consecutive year by the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Competing against major institutions, TMA earned the top spot through public voting. 419-255-8000. ToledoMuseum.org.
FirstLight Home Care Sylvania–Perrysburg Expands Compassionate In-Home Care Across Northwest Ohio
FirstLight Home Care of Sylvania–Perrysburg continues to grow as a trusted provider of non-medical home care services, helping seniors and adults live safely and independently at home. Led by President and CEO Brian Epstein, the organization emphasizes caregiver-to-client matching, professional training and strong community partnerships to deliver personalized care and peace of mind for families. 5749 Park Center Ct. 419-517-4612. firstlighthomecare.com
Second in the Nation — First in Great Lakes Stories
Big news on the waterfront! The National Museum of the Great Lakes has been named the #2 Maritime Museum in the country by USA Today 10 Best, ranking second out of 20 outstanding maritime museums nationwide. nmgl.org
Leading Families Home Celebrates Acquisition of Family House
Leading Families Home has announced the acquisition of Family House, uniting two of northwest Ohio’s long-standing family shelter organizations under one mission: strengthening housing stability and expanding services for families experiencing crisis. The acquisition, which took effect in January 2026, was supported by $290,000 in funding from the City of Toledo and a $20,000 Strategic Alliance Partnership Grant from the Greater Toledo Community Foundation. 2283 Ashland Ave. 419-244-2175. lfhtoledo.org
