Toledo Library Hosts Job Fair
The Toledo Library is once again excited to host a job fair, bringing employers and job seekers together in one place! Meet with recruiters from a variety of companies and organizations at Main Library on […]
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Angel Townsend: The New Compliance Officer Sees the Impact of TUFCU in the Community
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Angel Townsend has been the Compliance Officer at Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union since October 2023 and is one of the newest members of the team. The work the […]
Black Women Mentors Acknowledged at Speed Mentoring Event
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Phenomenal Black women who have demonstrated leadership were acknowledged during a networking event held on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Women of Toledo in collaboration with TolHouse, Northwest Ohio Business […]
Land Bank Hosts Vendor Engagement Meeting
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Lucas County Land Bank hosted a Vendor Engagement Meeting for local contractors and vendors Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at West Toledo Branch Library. The presentation informed local businesses in […]
Latest Credit Card Rules Hurt Black Businesses the Most
By Roy Hodge, President of the Toledo African-American Chamber of Commerce Guest Column Nothing can transform a community like thriving small businesses. When those businesses are successful, they create jobs, brighten neighborhoods, and reinvest and […]
Toledo Urban FCU Launches Programs to Fight Housing Disparities
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union has launched two new programs: a down payment assistance program for homebuyers and low interest loan program for home repair contractors. The two […]
Community Leader Organizes Series of Workshops on Settling Affairs
By Tricia Hall The Truth Reporter Deborah Barnett, local community leader, activist and owner of N-Sync LLC, is collaborating with the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc. and Toledo Lucas County Library to […]
The Taylor Cancer Research Center to Benefit All Area Cancer Patients
Special to The Truth The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers (TCCC) and the Taylor Automotive family have joined forces to create the “Taylor Cancer Research Center,” a nonprofit clinical research program to benefit all cancer patients […]
New FAFSA Changes Could Help Black Students Afford College
By Alecia Taylor Howard University News Service Students and parents may be wondering why this year’s October went by like a breeze: no fussing, fighting or trying to find that piece of paper with the […]
Common Homebuying and Renting Scams and How to Avoid Them
Special to The Truth In difficult economic times, fraudulent housing schemes become more prevalent, impacting homeowners and renters alike. To help you avoid becoming a victim of fraud, Freddie Mac is sharing the following insights […]