Local Events and Resources
-See below for helpful resources and upcoming events. Check back often for updated event and information.-
(Upcoming events and informational flyers are listed at the top of the page. Additional information and helpful resources are at the bottom of the page.)
Upcoming Events and Programming
Events and activities happening soon
Winter Warming Stations - For assistance finding a shelter, call 2-1-1.
Hancock County:
City Mission of Findlay: 510 W. Main Cross St., Findlay: 8 PM – 8 AM | 419-423-9151 ext. 113
Seneca County:
Local Dispatch Centers:
Tiffin Police: 419-447-2323 ext. 0
Seneca County Sheriff: 419-447-3456 ext. 0
Fostoria Police: 419-435-8573
Wood County:
The Capitol Warming Center: 416 E. Mail Ave., Bowling Green: 7 AM – 5 PM
Community Room at Sugar Maple Square: 1347 Richardson-Anna Rd., Bowling Green: 7 AM – 5 P
Erin Miller, PRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC will begin her role as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Talbot Health, working alongside Serenity Christian Counseling Services. She will start providing services in January 2025. The office address is 125 South Main Street, Suite 211.
2025 Seneca County Food Distribution
300 Melmore St, Tiffin | 1p-3p
Jan 23, Feb 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 18
Basic Needs and Housing
Clothing, furniture, personal care items, housing, food, and financial assistance, etc
Transformation Life Center - Shelter Tiffin
Serves women & children who are Seneca County residents. Reach out to 567-804-9284
Blessings Boxes located at:
Hope Lutheran Church, 151 W. Center St.
High Street Methodist Church, 243 W. High St.
The First Church of the Nazarene, 339 Sandusky St.
Fostoria Townhomes (Community Room), 1204 Beier Drive
Kaubisch Public Library, 205 Perry St.
Fostoria Green Apartments, 1013 Carrie Lane
Saint Wendelin Catholic Church, 323 N. Wood St.
Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) - Ohio Works First (OWF)
Ohio Works First is the financial assistance portion of the state’s Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, which provides cash benefits to needy families for up to 36 months.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP reduces poverty and food insecurity while stimulating economic growth.
Supports the foster care community in Central and Northwest Ohio.
Provides free clothing, shoes, coats, diapers, and baby items.
Serves various family types: foster families, kinship families, reunified families, and former foster youth.
Promotes family preservation and restoration.
(567) 280-0542 Emily@aliciascloset.org
Traded Treasures
"This is a safe, clean, secure donation station for any usable, working goodwill or restore type of secondhand items, furniture, antiques, and more. We help community members connect with everything you'd find at a thrift shop absolutely free of charge. Every donation of used or not needed but still good items are put through a thorough cleaning process before being offered/rehomed back to the community for free."
Pay it Forward - "Free Store"
Open Select Days
419-447-2515 | 224 S Monroe St, Tiffin (Behind Admin Building) - Bring ID and Shopping Bag
St. Vincent DePaul : "Helping others during their time of need." "No problem is too big or too small."
Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) : Mission- "We create partnerships and opportunities to help individuals, families and communities thrive." Vision- "To make hope, ability, and opportunity possible for all whom we serve."
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs.
USA Gov - Making government services easier to find
USA.gov helps you locate and understand government benefits, programs, and information.
Abuse, Safety & Legal Services
Domestic violence prevention, legal assistance for victims, tenant rights protection, etc.
First Step - Center for Domestic Violence Services
The Cocoon - Domestic Violence Agency
Seneca County JFS : Mission- to improve the well-being of Ohio's workforce and families by promoting economic self-sufficiency and ensuring the safety of Ohio's most vulnerable citizens. Vision- Ohio's children, youth and vulnerable adults have a safe and permanent family that nurtures and promotes their overall well-being.
Health, Counseling & Support Services
Services related to mental health, substance abuse, and overall well-being; Healthcare, counseling, self-care resources.
Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB: Free program to connect you to medical and social services in the community.
Wood County Hospital Community Health Workers - assist patients and the community by improving access to health coverage, connecting with community resources, health education and eliminating barriers.
Get Covered Ohio : If you need health insurance or are confused about your options- free, unbiased local help available to help you find the right coverage for your needs and budget.
Children with Medical Handicaps : health care program in the Ohio Department of Health (ODH). CMH links families of children with special health care needs to a network of quality providers and helps families obtain payment for the services their children need.
CareSource Care Management - Prevent, Survive, Thrive
Epilepsy Alliance Ohio: Providing unique, person-centered services that help you overcome the challenges of living with Epilepsy
Epilepsy Alliance Ohio - Camp Flame Catcher: Designed to give children with epilepsy the typical camping experience that their peers enjoy with the added guidance of trained epilepsy specialists to care for their specific needs.
RFS Behavioral Health: Behavioral Health Services for Schools, Children and Adolescents - Serves students at Fostoria City Schools
Serenity Christian Counseling: Mental Health and Substance Abuse services
Firelands TEEN Group
AFFIRM, LGBTQ+ youth group
For more information contact Paige Price: 216-820-2915 | paige.price@ohioguidestone.org
Awareness 22: To help save the lives of veterans who are suffering with PTSD and help their loved ones who are affected by this ailment.
Coordination Aimed at Reducing the Effects of Substances prenatally (CARES) Seneca County Facebook Page
Child, Family & Senior Services
Social services for families, youth, and the elderly; Adoption, foster care, juvenile delinquency prevention, and senior care.
Seneca County FCFC : empowers families and children to proactively affect their lives, resulting in enhanced family stability
Women Empowering Women Group- The second Wednesday of each month at NCOESC from 6-7:30PM
Girls Empower Girls teen empowerment program for middle school girls. If you are interested, email bbruns@ncoesc.net
Impact Youth After School Program
Ohio Department of Children and Youth Parent & Youth Ambassadors
Resource & Referral Agencies:
Wood County: YWCA, Toledo
Seneca County: CCRC Inc.
Hancock County: YWCA, Lima
Heartbeat Hope (formerly Caring Hands Pregnancy & Parenting Support) :Provides resources on pregnancy & parenting, free pregnancy tests, baby & toddler items.
Heartbeat Hope Parenting Classes
Heartbeat Hope Medical Pregnancy Center : Parenting classes and resources
OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence) : specialized Medicaid managed care plan with tailored services to meet the needs of youth with complex needs
Family Engagement Center - Grand Understandings : provide resources to assist grandfamilies and the educators who support them
