2021 TLCSC'S SUSTAINABLE NEIGHBORHOODS GRANT WINNERS
In 2021, the Sustainability Commission used funds from the Beyond Green Celebration that was created in 2016 to award the Sustainable Neighborhood Grants worth $1,000 each to local projects that utilized community assets and promoted sustainability. Six applications for proposed projects were submitted through a competitive grant process. The Commission's selection committee awarded grants to three organizations for projects that are described below. The Sustainability Commission is looking forward to distributing additional grants in 2022 to fund more neighborhood grants.
Toledo Campus Ministry
The project put forth by the Toledo Campus Ministry includes the installation of rain gardens with native plants that would positively impact the neighborhood’s sustainability and water quality by reducing runoff. The installation of the rain gardens would serve as volunteer opportunities to bring the community together. The neighborhood in which this project would take place is south of Dorr Street across the street from the University of Toledo.
Robinson Community Hub
Robinson Community Hub has proposed to paint a mural on the wall in front of Robinson Elementary School and improve the landscaping there as well. The surrounding neighbors will design the mural and learn the processes needed for landscaping. The integration of students, families, and neighbors will foster engagement and pride in the grounds outside of the school and community.
Robinson Community Hub has proposed to paint a mural on the wall in front of Robinson Elementary School and improve the landscaping there as well. The surrounding neighbors will design the mural and learn the processes needed for landscaping. The integration of students, families, and neighbors will foster engagement and pride in the grounds outside of the school and community.
Toledo Public Works and "Sons of Toledo"
The project presented by Toledo Public Works and the “Sons of Toledo” is a short film project that centers on stories told by members of the community. This project is a collaboration with the Black-Owned Barber Shops in the city of Toledo. The story is based on the urgent crisis of gun violence and young men losing their lives, and the experience of going into the funeral home to give them their final haircut. This project aims to teach people an effective way of story-telling, how an audience can listen, and bring awareness to important issues.
