A Toledo nonprofit standing with our first responders — and with the neighbors who stand behind them.
Our mission is valiant
PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE
Our vision is momentous — Toledo Strong envisions a world where first responders have the support, resources and recognition they need to effectively serve the public. We strive to create a supportive environment where they feel valued and respected, and where their service is recognized and celebrated. In doing so we hope to empower the youth to help others in meaningful ways, creating a stronger and more resilient community while creating sustainable solutions that promote the well-being, dignity, and autonomy of all community members.
Donuts and Dinners for Firefighters
Every January 26, Toledo Strong brings our community together to honor fallen Toledo firefighters Stephen Machcinski and James Dickman, who made the ultimate sacrifice on January 26, 2014. Through this community-driven effort, local businesses, families, and volunteers adopt fire stations throughout the Toledo region, providing breakfast treats in the morning and dinner in the evening. Since 2015, every year, our community steps up to show appreciation for those who protect and serve us. In 2026, together we fed more than 300 firefighters at 43 stations!
Feed the Families
It all started with a simple act of kindness. A theater company collected donations in memory of Captain Ed, a Toledo man with a great Toledo story all his own, and gave them to Toledo Strong. Our first instinct was: how do we pay this forward? Who can we help? So this Christmas, we’re doing exactly that, and Toledo is invited to help it grow. Feed the Families will deliver complete Christmas dinners to local families right here in Toledo nominated by friends, neighbors, and community members, because kindness like that should never stop with one family. It should just keep going and going.
Station sign-ups for January 26 open January 1.
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