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Partners

Our Partners

Epworth United Methodist Church is proud to partner with local, national, and global organizations that share our mission of serving others with compassion and faith. Through these partnerships, we extend the reach of our ministries, supporting families, addressing food insecurity, improving education, and providing resources that build stronger communities.

Local & Regional Partners

American Red Cross
redcross.org — Providing blood drives, disaster relief, and community preparedness efforts.

Cherry Street Mission Ministries
cherrystreetmission.org — Offering meals, shelter, and life-changing services for individuals experiencing homelessness in downtown Toledo.

Epiphany Lutheran Church – Feed Your Neighbor Program
epiphanylutheranchurch.com/make-a-difference — Working together to collect and distribute food to local families in need.

Epworth Furniture Ministry
Furniture Ministry Information — A vital part of our outreach efforts, this ministry collects and distributes gently used furniture and household goods to families establishing safe, stable homes in the Toledo area.

Hawkins STEAM Academy & Epworth UMC Partnership
Hawkins STEAM Academy Information — A meaningful collaboration with Toledo Public Schools that supports students and staff through tutoring, reading programs, classroom assistance, and community engagement events.

Glass City Marathon – Grace Before the Race
glasscitymarathon.org — Offering hospitality, refreshments, and encouragement to runners and supporters during this annual Toledo event that unites fitness, fellowship, and faith.

Good Works (Athens, Ohio)
good-works.net — Serving families in rural Appalachia through mission trips that provide housing, meals, and community renewal.

Leading Families Home (formerly Beach House)
https://www.lfhtoledo.org/ — Helping families in Toledo achieve long-term housing stability and economic independence.

Let’s Build Beds
letsbuild.org — Hosting volunteer build events to provide children in NW Ohio with their very own beds, complete with mattresses and bedding.

Monroe Street Neighborhood Center – Freedom School
monroesnc.com/freedom-school — Supporting summer literacy programs that empower children and strengthen local families in Toledo.

Nightingale’s Harvest
nightingalesharvest.org — Providing free groceries, hygiene items, and comfort to cancer patients and their families across Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

St. Paul’s Community Center
spcctoledo.org — Offering meals, shelter, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness in Toledo, while connecting them with programs that promote stability and self-sufficiency.

Toledo-Lucas County Health Department
lucascountyhealth.com — Partnering for flu and vaccine clinics that promote community health and well-being.

Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County
mvhabitat.org — Building and repairing homes for families in Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio, creating safe, affordable housing and strong communities.

Mom’s House
momshousetoledo.org — Supporting single mothers pursuing education through childcare and essential resources.

Grace School Supply Pantry
gracetoledo.org/school-supply-pantry — Partnering with local schools in the Rogers learning community to provide teachers and students with essential classroom materials throughout the year.

Global & National Partners

Harvest for Haiti
Supporting sustainable agriculture, clean water access, and education in Haiti’s rural communities.

Heifer International
heifer.org — Fighting global hunger and poverty through sustainable farming and community education.

Wings of the Morning
westohioumc.org/ministries/wings-morning — Providing aviation ministry services that deliver critical aid and connect isolated communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

World Central Kitchen
wck.org — Delivering meals and hope to communities affected by natural disasters and conflict.

United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
umcmission.org/work/humanitarian-relief — Responding to global disasters, supporting refugees, promoting food security, and fostering environmental sustainability.

West Ohio Conference Global Mission
westohioumc.org/ministries/global-mission — Equipping churches to serve globally through partnerships focused on leadership, health, and education in countries including Mexico, Honduras, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

If you are looking for information about our partners or other community resources that could help you and your family, please explore our resource files below.

Get Involved

We invite you to serve alongside our partners and make a difference. Whether through prayer, volunteering, or donations, every act of service helps us share God’s love with the world.

Contact Outreach & Missions to learn more about how you can get involved.