Working with residents has taught me one thing: small support can create big change. Every interaction matters, and the lessons we learn can transform lives.

Top 2 Takeaways:

·       Tailor Support & Celebrate Small Wins: Every resident is unique. Meeting them where they are and recognizing small achievements builds confidence and long-term success.

·       Build Trust: Genuine relationships and addressing obstacles like transportation or childcare make programming effective and meaningful.

Other Lessons in Brief:

·       Collaboration with staff and community partners multiplies impact.

·       Practical guidance works better than theory alone.

·       Patience and persistence are key, change takes time.

We like to think, if we can do it, so can they. But if that were true, we’d all be Oprah, Bezos, or Buffett. Just as it would be nearly impossible for us to become Oprah, it can be just as hard for someone to land or keep a job.  Keep that in your heart before you judge, or please show us how easy it is to become Oprah.  lol 

Take Action: Every conversation and every bit of support counts. Empower, one small step at a time.

With gratitude,

kam

 

City of Toledo | Englewood Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area

 

2022.07.13.Englewood-Master-Plan-FINAL-spreads.pdf

 

The Englewood Neighborhood Community Plan is a comprehensive roadmap designed to revitalize and enhance the quality of life.

This plan, prepared with and for the Englewood Neighborhood Coalition, outlines strategic initiatives and partnerships aimed at fostering homeownership, supporting local businesses, and creating vibrant community spaces.

Our mission is to transform Englewood into a thriving, self-sufficient neighborhood through collaborative efforts and sustainable development.

Area Office on Aging of NW Ohio Housing Search Engine

http://areaofficeonaging.com

Step 1 – Go to areaofficeonaging.com

Step 2 – On the Home Page you will see a large Orange Box containing the words ‘Housing Search’. Click on the box ‘Start Searching’ This will pull up the Housing Search Engine.

Step 3 – You will see 5 Search Criteria, each with drop down options to choose from:

§ Disabilities – Yes or No

§ Age – of oldest member of household

§ Members in Household

§ Household Income – What is their Yearly Income (You will be given drop down options of ranges. For instance, $20,000 - $25,000.

§ Desired City or Zip Code – Here you can type in either the city of choice or a specific zip code area. Once you start typing, you will see drop down options. Please click on the appropriate drop down option. Otherwise, your results will be incorrect. Then click ‘Submit’.

Step 4 – Once you have your results list, you will see they are listed according to rent – Low to High. At the top right of your list results, you will see Print Options. Either ‘Print Results’ or ‘Make PDF’. If you choose the ‘Make PDF’ option, you can either print it, or download it to attach to an email.

NOTE: When you choose a Print Option, you have the choice to only print the price range that fits your client. If you don’t choose, your list will include the top ranges of rent, overall. Up to $2,000 - $3,000 per month. Currently, there is no way to filter those out. You will also see some properties have no rent listed or $0. Those are usually Income Based rentals, so there is no set rent amount to list.