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
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
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
Snacks available Monday-Thursday from 3:30-4:30
Tutoring available Mondays and Thursday 3:30-5:30
Education, Employment & Workforce Development
Academic assistance, GED preparation, literacy, workforce development, job placement, adult education, etc
NCOESC Parent Mentor : provide information and support to families of children with disabilities and their school districts
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."
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
Disaster Services, Veteran Services, Information & Referral
Information resources, disaster relief, veteran support, and other assistance.
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
No Wrong Door Ohio: A continuously growing collection of resources, prevention & early intervention tools
Find Help Guide: Search and Connect to Ohio Mental Health and Prevention Services
School and Community Continuum of Services - Ohio Mental Health Resource Guide - Get Help Now - Find Treatment
Developed by Miami University's Center for School-Based Mental Health Programs (CSBMHP) and the Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success (OMHNSS)
Champions for Ohio's Children and Families:
http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Reset-and-Restart/champions-for-children-flyer.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
Ohio Dept. of Ed. Family and Community Engagement:
https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Student-Supports/Family-and-Community-Engagement
North Central Ohio ESC Family & Community Resource Center:
https://www.ncoesc.org/familycommunityresourcecenter
Fostoria Schools Parent/Guardian Caring Closet Request Form:
The Caring Closet is donation-based and offers periodic support. The Caring Closet provides free personal care, hygiene products, clothing, and school supplies, depending on donations. Available items may include:
-Hygiene: Shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, pads, etc.
-Clothing: Hoodies, shoes, blankets, etc.
-School Supplies: Notebooks, pens, backpacks, etc.
-Miscellaneous: Snacks, cleaning products, and accessories.
Availability varies based on donations and is not guaranteed.
Additional outside resources may be available for those with greater needs.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekSjoyuNzKh4rYLUqTJw5nAIX6lMK69cARTUvdSyU4_kk6ng/viewform?usp=sf_link
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.
*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