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

PovertySim

ReThink Poverty: Poverty Simulator
Register Here

Budget

Struggling with finances? GLCAP's free Budget Workshop can help you take control on October 9th.
RSVP by October 8 to Libra at United Way of Fostoria: 419-435-2555 or ltedrow@uwfostoria.org

Hoot

Hoot in the Park: Trick or Treat event at Seneca County Opportunity Center
Thursday October 10 from 5p-6:30p

Wood SA

Wood County Salvation Army Holiday Assistance

Parent Cafe

Fostoria Schools Parent Cafes
Register Here

Senior Health

Senior Health Clinics at Seneca County General Health District

Science Days

Science Days at FELC

Hike

FELC: Non-Scary Night Hike
Saturday Nov 2 from 6:30-9p

WEW

Women Empowering Women Free Community Baby Shower; Saturday November 9th, 2024. Open to those that are expecting and with a child under 1 year old. RSVP: 419-309-1242

GS

GriefShare Groups

Weekly grief support group at Family of Faith Lutheran Church in Tiffin

Basic Needs and Housing

Clothing, furniture, personal care items, housing, food, and financial assistance, etc

Transformation Life Center - Shelter Tiffin

Transformation Life Center - Shelter Tiffin

Serves women & children who are Seneca County residents. Reach out to 567-804-9284

TLC

The Morrison House picture

The Morrison House - Transitional Living

Phone: 513-967-4139 - Email: echavez@newhousingohio.org

NHO

NHO

New Housing Ohio Housing and Support Services

Little pantry/blessing box behind High Street United Methodist Church's storage shed

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.

Be Kind, Life Matters information

Be Kind, Life Matters

Be Kind, Life Matters Facebook : "Be kind and pay it forward."

TANF

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.

SNAP

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) SNAP reduces poverty and food insecurity while stimulating economic growth.

AC

Alicia's Closet

  • 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

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."

Traded Treasures

Pay it Forward - "Free Store" picture of front

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

St. Vincent DePaul : "Helping others during their time of need." "No problem is too big or too small."

glcap

Glcap

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."

LIHEAP

LIHEAP

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.

HUD

HUD Exchange: Housing Assistance

Resources and assistance to support HUD's community partners

USA Gov

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.

FS

First Step - Center for Domestic Violence Services poster

First Step - Center for Domestic Violence Services

The Cocoon - Domestic Violence Agency poster

The Cocoon - Domestic Violence Agency

SIS

SIS

SIS

SIS

Sister's In Shelter : Trafficking victim and survivor assistance

SJFS

SJFS

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.

CASA

CASA

CASA

CASA

Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children : "A voice for a child in court"

OCC

OCC

Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel: Residential utility consumer advocate

Health, Counseling & Support Services

Services related to mental health, substance abuse, and overall well-being; Healthcare, counseling, self-care resources.

hub

Hub

Northwest Ohio Pathways HUB: Free program to connect you to medical and social services in the community.

CHW

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.

GC

GC

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.

CMH

CMH

CMH

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.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy

Epilepsy Alliance Ohio: Providing unique, person-centered services that help you overcome the challenges of living with Epilepsy

Camp

Camp

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.

Serenity Christian Counseling information sheet

Serenity Christian Counseling: Mental Health and Substance Abuse services

CARE

CARE

Firelands Seneca County Community Acceptance Respect Empathy (CARE) Youth Group

RISE

RISE

Firelands Seneca County Resilience Inspiration Support Empowerment (RISE) Youth Group

Beyond HC

Beyond Health

BHC Hospital

Beyond Healthcare: Holistic mental healthcare to children & teens

Who to Call

911: Emergencies- 24/7; 988: Crisis- 24/7; HOPE Line (567-867-4673): Support, 8am-Midnight

1 in 5

1 N5 - Reach Out App - "Stop the Stigma, Start the Conversation."

CARES

CARES

CARES

Coordination Aimed at Reducing the Effects of Substances prenatally (CARES) Seneca County Facebook Page

Friendship CLub

Seneca Friendship Club - for young adults who struggle with social connections.

HOPE

HOPE

HOPE : Community Prevention Coalition

Child, Family & Senior Services

Social services for families, youth, and the elderly; Adoption, foster care, juvenile delinquency prevention, and senior care.

Hope Lutheran

Hope Lutheran Church Outreach Luther Center: Teen Open House on the 4th Saturday of Each Month

FCFC

FCFC

FCFC STaff

Seneca County FCFC : empowers families and children to proactively affect their lives, resulting in enhanced family stability

Wrap

WRAP

FCFC

FCFC

FCFC Wraparound : Coordination to help families who have multiple needs

Women Empowering Women logo

Women Empowering Women Group- The second Wednesday of each month at NCOESC from 6-7:30PM

MoM

Girls Empower Girls teen empowerment program for middle school girls. If you are interested, email bbruns@ncoesc.net

Impact

Impact Youth After School Program

help me grow poster

HMG

HMG

HMG

Help Me Grow : Parental Supports

CCRC

Child Care Resource Center - child care resource and referral agency

Caring Hands

HBH

Heartbeat Hope (formerly Caring Hands Pregnancy & Parenting Support) :Provides resources on pregnancy & parenting, free pregnancy tests, baby & toddler items.

Embrace Grace poster

Embrace Grace - Unplanned Pregnancy Support

Embrace Grace Website

Zo Redman 419-618-7284, Email Embrace Grace


Hearbeat

Heartbeat

Heartbeat Hope Parenting Classes

Heartbeat Hope Medical Pregnancy Center : Parenting classes and resources

Triple P Parenting

Free Online Parenting Program for parents of children 12 and under and teens

CCA

Child Care Aware - Tools and resources for child care

OR

OR

OhioRISE (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence) : specialized Medicaid managed care plan with tailored services to meet the needs of youth with complex needs

PAC

PAC

NAMI Parent Advocacy Connection : empower, educate, encourage, and equip families

JFS Foster

JFS Foster

Seneca Co DJFS Foster Services

KAN

KAN

Ohio KAN : Kinship & Adoption Navigator

Kinship Caregivers Connect logo

Kinship Caregivers Connect

#grandunderstandings information sheet

#grandunderstandings information sheet

Family Engagement Center - Grand Understandings : provide resources to assist grandfamilies and the educators who support them

Library

tutor

Snacks

Kaubisch Library

Snacks available Monday-Thursday from 3:30-4:30

Tutoring available Mondays and Thursday 3:30-5:30

Vision

Senior Health Clinic Vision Screenings

Education, Employment & Workforce Development

Academic assistance, GED preparation, literacy, workforce development, job placement, adult education, etc

Mentor

Mentor

Parent Mentor

NCOESC Parent Mentor : provide information and support to families of children with disabilities and their school districts

OSU

OSU

OSU Extension: "The Extension system is the world’s largest non-formal educational system. Our practical educational programs combine the needs of local citizens and communities with new research and technical information."

Aspire

Aspire

Aspire Adult Education

Exploring

Exploring Program : exciting activities and mentorship for youth looking to discover their future

Project Life

Project Life

NCOESC : Project LIFE - combined education and work experience opportunity for students (interns) with disabilities ages 16-21.

Transportation, Financial & Reentry Assistance

Financial aid, transportation, and assistance with reintegration

Shuttle Bus

Guide

Seneca County Transportation Guide

Seneca County Transportation Guide

FACT

FACT

Financial Assistance for Cancer Treatment : serves cancer patients and their families

OWF

Dept. of Job & Family Services Ohio Works First - financial assistance

USA GOV

Find government benefits, services, agencies, and information at USA.gov

Disaster Services, Veteran Services, Information & Referral

Information resources, disaster relief, veteran support, and other assistance.

RC

RC

HRC

North Central Ohio Red Cross : provides compassionate care to those in need

YNN

YNN

Youth Navigator Network: Connecting youth and young adults who have had an open case with children services, are in foster care, or have aged out of care to key resources

NWD

No Wrong Door Ohio: A continuously growing collection of resources, prevention & early intervention tools

Local Resources Within Fostoria

First Call for Help : 105 S Main St - 419-435-2555 - First Call for Help
Information and referral service

Heartbeat Hope Medical (Caring Hands Pregnancy & Parenting Support) : 131 W Center St - 419-721-8302 - Caring Hands
Pregnancy tests, Help with baby item needs, Counseling and parenting resources

Community Health Service : 502 Van Buren St - 419-436-7281 - CHS
Healthcare Services: Medical, Dental and Behavioral Health
Sliding fee scale for those who qualify

First Step : 1099 Columbus Ave - 419-435-7300 - info@firststepweb.org - First Step
Emergency Hotline - 1-800-799-7233

Domestic violence shelter for women and children
Case Management services, Advocacy for DV survivors

Fostoria Baptist Church : 524 W Lytle St - 419-435-4158 - Fostoria Baptist
Once a month distribution (call for information: Clothing, Food)

Fostoria Learning Center : 342 Perry St - 419-408-5540 - Fostoria Learning Center
Varying classes and career training, Different events and opportunities at scheduled times.

GLCAP : 801 Kirk St Suite 1 - 419-435-4884 - GLCAP
Early Childhood programs, Housing assistance, Home repair needs, Utility payment assistance

Habitat for Humanity : 131 W Center St - 419-435-2844 - Fostoria Habitat
Potential housing rehabilitation or new builds for qualifying families.
A Brush with Kindness program for qualifying families in designated areas

High Street United Methodist Church : 243 W High St - 419-435-1869 - High Street UMC
Drive Thru Meals 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month at 4:30p

Kaubisch Public Library: 205 Perry St - 419-435-2813 - Kaubisch Library
Various programming and events
After school snack program for students
Tutoring

Neighbor to Neighbor: For referral call First Call for Help 419-435-4484
Provides eligible AEP customers with utility assistance

Pantry Plus : 4481 N US 23 - 419-619-0183 - stacy@pantry-plus.org - Pantry Plus
Food distribution

ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital : 501 Van Buren St- 419-435-7734 - ProMedica Fostoria
Clinical care in various specialties.
Inpatient and Outpatient services.

Serenity Christian Counseling: 125 South Main Street, Suite #305 - 567-429-1000 - Serenity Christian Counseling
Outpatient, individualized psychological counseling from a Christian worldview. Professionally Licensed to treat Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
Evidence-Based Treatment for Anger Management, Sex Offenses, Parenting, and Domestic Violence Offenses in a Group and/or Individual settings
Parenting Groups

Sharing Kitchen : 321 N. Main St - 419-436-1667 - Sharing Kitchen
Offering food to those in need.
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Check Facebook or call for potential Services*

St. Vincent DePaul :131 W Center St - 419-435-7259 - St. Vincent de Paul
Client Hours - Thursdays: 9a-11a

Thursday by appointment only
Vouchers for transportation to work and medical appointments, Utility assistance to avoid shut offs, Furniture and household items (as donated), Assistance getting replacement legal documents, Hotel vouchers

West Independence United Methodist Church (Garage of Hope): 22876 US-224 - 419-894-6239 - Garage of Hope
Used furniture and small appliances

Helpful Resources Outside of Fostoria

Seneca County Department of Job and Family Services : 419-447-5011 - Seneca JFS

Hancock County Department of Job and Family Services : 419-422-0182 - Hancock JFS

Wood County Department of Job and Family Services : 419-352-7566 - Wood JFS

-Helps families to get services to help themselves

Seneca County Family and Children First Council: 419-447-2927 - Seneca FCFC

Hancock County Family and Children First Council: 419-424-7073 - Hancock FCFC

Wood County Family and Children First Council: 419-353-2311 - Wood FCFC

-Enhances the well-being of children and families by building community capacity, coordinating systems and services, and engaging families.

Seneca County General Health District: 419-447-3691 - Seneca Health

Hancock County Public Health: 419-424-7105 - Hancock Health

Wood County Health Department: 419-352-8402 - Wood Health

-Offers a range of public health information, tools, and resources.

Seneca County Salvation Army: No longer services outside of Tiffin

Hancock County Salvation Army: 419-442-8238 - Hancock Salvation Army

Wood County Salvation Army: 419-352-5918 - Wood Salvation Army

-Potential food, clothing, utility, rent or holiday assistance depending on county

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services:

-Mental Health and Recovery Services Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties (MHRSB): 419-448-0640 | https://mhsosw.org/

-Hancock County Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMHS): 419-424-1985 | https://www.yourpathtohealth.org/

-Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (ADAMHS): 419-352-8475 | https://www.wcadamh.org/

211 : Dial 211 - 211
Information and referral services
Dial 211 from a phone while in the location of need to be connected to services
May not work in all areas

Crisis Services

  • Seneca County Crisis Hotline: 1-800-826-1306

  • Hancock County Crisis Hotline: 1-888-936-7116

  • Wood County Crisis Hotline: 419-502-4673

  • Ohio Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 | Ohio Crisis Text Line: Text '4HOPE' to 741-741

  • Suicide and Crisis Hotline: call or text 988

  • SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990

  • ChildHelp Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-CHILD

  • National Parent Helpline: 1-855-427-2736 (1-800-4A PARENT)

If you have helpful resources, information or an event you would like to share please email District School Caseworker Tonya Hinke thinke@fostoriaschools.org