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"Our community has always rallied around our first responders in times of loss and for shows of support. I truly believe that's what makes us Toledo Strong."
- Larry Cready - Founder
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About Us

Toledo Strong is a 501c3 pending non profit in Toledo, Ohio. It was founded by Larry Cready in 2014 shortly after the arson fire that killed Toledo Firefighters Stephen Machcinski and James Dickman. Originally founded to keep their memories alive and to offer support to the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department, its mission eventually evolved into supporting all first responders whenever needed.

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 and Dignity Of All Community Members. 

What others are saying

"Mr Cready has just done a fantastic job for us. We are just so grateful for the community support.
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Chief Allison Armstrong Toledo Fire & rescue Department
Its always nice to see other non profits serving our community and spreading acts of kindness and it's great that their sole mission is to offer support to our first responders.

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Allison Aey Director - Nature's Nursery

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What we need

We are always looking for help with projects. Maybe you or someone you know might be a good fit for us.

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Why Choose Us

We are YOU. 

Come grow with us while we are learning the ropes of the non profit world. It's a selfless journey with plenty of hills and valleys but its a valiant one nonetheless .

As we carefully choose our board of directors and become laser focused on our mission we will be able to hand pick individuals for key roles within our organization. Currently these will be non paid volunteer opportunities but could eventually lead to a paid position as we grow.