Message from Mayor Kapszukiewicz
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I am pleased to report another company has made the great decision to locate in Toledo.
J&B Medical Supply
announced this week that it will open a new customer service support center with 50 employees downtown. The company expects its employment numbers to increase as it ramps up operations this summer.
The city, Lucas County, the Regional Growth Partnership, and JobsOhio worked collaboratively to help the company, which is a family-owned and nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise based in Wixom, Mich. You can read more at
this link
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We continue to slowly recover from the economic impact from COVID-19. (Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. announced this week it would resume construction of its hot-briquetted iron plant in East Toledo.)
Local Initiatives Support Corporation Toledo announced today another way to help small businesses affected by the pandemic -- the Greater Toledo Small Business Stabilization Fund, which will make nearly $500,000 in grants available to local small businesses.
A group of private, public, and philanthropic community organizations — the KeyBank Business Boost and Build Program, powered by JumpStart, the City of Toledo, the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, and ProMedica — have come together with LISC to create this new round of grant funding dedicated specifically to small businesses in Greater Toledo. Applications are now open online at
this link
and must be completed by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, June 17.
COVID-19 has negatively impacted Toledoans in so many ways, and that is why it is so important to form partnerships to battle the challenges we are facing. I want to thank LISC and the valued community organizations involved in this grant program for their efforts to help small businesses recover.
Finally this week, I want to thank everyone who joined me and other city employees Tuesday to support the
Farm Labor Organizing Committee
locally and others nationally to recognize the life of George Floyd by remaining silent at noon that day for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. It was a small gesture but allowed us all to reflect on the great injustice that happened to Mr. Floyd.
The frustration that we see on the streets of America is rooted in government policies that inhibited the economic advancements of African Americans, Hispanics, and other people of color by preventing them from living in certain communities, working at certain places, and enjoying the fulfillment of the American dream. In order to improve police-community relations, we must remove barriers and address the root causes of poverty to include housing, education, workforce development, health, and civic engagement.
I am happy to say the city will dedicate $55 million over five years to address inequities in areas such as housing, job training, and education. The money will come from the community development block grant program, a federal grant that provides funds to local governments.
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Free Summer Lunch Program for Children
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Food will be provided free to children Monday through Friday, until Aug. 14 through a partnership with the Children’s Hunger Alliance for the City of Toledo’s Children Feeding Program. (While supplies last. No need to pre-register.)
Children’s Hunger Alliance staff will be at the following parks, Monday through Friday:
- Wilson Park, 600 East Oakland St., Toledo, Ohio 43608, underneath open air shelter, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
- Navarre Park, 1001 White St., Toledo, Ohio 43605, pool house/parking lot, 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
- Savage Park, 650 Nebraska Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43604, underneath open air shelter, 1:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Walbridge Park, 2761 Broadway, Toledo 43609, underneath open air shelter, 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
- Ottawa Park, 2200 Kenwood Blvd., Toledo 43606, underneath open air shelter, 12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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Connecting Kids To Meals Continues To Feed Kids This Summer
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Connecting Kids to Meals has been feeding hungry, at-risk kids for more than 17 years. Some of the trusted partners where meals are served include schools, libraries, churches, community centers, parks, and other locations where children gather. Last year, about 540,000 nutritious meals were provided to kids during out-of-school time. To learn more, visit
ConnectingKidsToMeals.org
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June 20 Drop Off Refuse and Recycling
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The next Engage Toledo Drop Off Refuse and Recycling event is
9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, June 20
at Scott High School, 2400 Collingwood Blvd.
Acceptable items include electronic waste, but no televisions, CRT monitors, or appliances; 10 tires, on or off the rim, but no commercial tires; documents; houseware goods; clothing; toys; bulky items; and refuse. Latex paint will be accepted for $1 per gallon.
For more information please call Engage Toledo at 419-936-2020 or visit
www.toledo.oh.gov
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The Lion King
Free Movie Night in the Park
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Join us at
7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 25
at Inez Nash Park, 100 East Bancroft St., for The Lion King Free Movie Night in the Park.
Bring a blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars! Physical distancing protocols will be followed.
The city of Toledo supports the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to fully participate in this event, please contact ADA Administrator Joan Easler, City of Toledo Office of Diversity and Inclusion, at 419-245-1059.
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By The Numbers
(year to date)
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53,270
potholes filled
536,543
pounds of debris cleared from streets with street sweepers
1,077,042
pounds of debris cleared from alleys
102
water main breaks repaired
620,143
feet of sanitary sewers cleaned
7,244
feet of storm sewers cleaned
357
trees trimmed
1,049
illegal signs removed
3,607
building inspections completed
1,449
contractor licenses issued
2,612
fire runs
22,130
EMS runs
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Immigrant Heritage Month Proclamation
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