Happy Holidays from Social Security
By Erin Thompson, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo, OH Special to The Truth The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you to know we […]
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Entrepreneur Holds Annual Christmas Basket Giveaway
The Truth Staff Saturday, December 16 was a big day for Terrie Cook, founder and owner of Simply D’Vine Boutique. The day began with the shop’s annual Christmas Basket giveaway. Cook and her sorors at […]
Black Community’s Retirement Woes Leading to New Ways to Save Money
By Hazel Trice Edney Special to The Truth A recent study has outlined a disturbing trend across the nation: Increasing retirement woes among Black people, coming from several angles that indicate some could choose to […]
HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Column By Erin Thompson, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo, OH Special to The Truth The holiday season often brings us feelings of warmth and joy. At Social Security, we want you […]
Vince Evans’ Entrepreneurs Club Offers a Supportive Network
By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter In the medley of Toledo’s transformation, Vince Evans is weaving a vibrant thread with the inauguration of The Entrepreneurs Club. This entrepreneurial haven, more than just a rental hall, […]
Money Talks: Connecting Lenders to Minority Businesses
The Truth Staff Over 100 minority-owned businesses were present on Tuesday night, November 14, at the Glass City Enrichment Center to meet “traditional and non-traditional lenders,” said Erik Johnson of Ivy Development and one of […]
Greater Toledo Community Foundation Empowers Families for Fitness with $15,000 Grant
Families for Fitness, Inc., an organization dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles in Toledo’s underserved communities, is thrilled to announce a significant boost to its mission. The Board of Trustees of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation […]
Toledo’s Local Initiatives Support Corporation Highlights Success Through Partnerships
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Dozens of community partners gathered at the Toledo Museum of Art’s Glass Pavilion to celebrate partnership and collaborations in community development at Toledo’s Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) annual […]
Seniors Beware
By Paul Hubbard Guest Column Michigan Attorney General is having community meetings with senior citizens in African American areas such as Pontiac and Detroit as well as around the state to make seniors aware of […]
The Lucas County Port Authority Is More Than Just a Port
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter In their biannual report “Impact on the Community” Wednesday, Oct 11 at the Glass City Center, the Port Authority highlighted its successes over the past two years as well […]