Heartbeat of Toledo, a pregnancy center providing support and assistance to families in need, is in need of new and gently used baby items. Most urgently needed are diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6 and Similac and Isomil powdered formula. Also needed are wipes; new and gently used clothes size 0-6 months; boys clothing up to size 2T; hand sanitizer; baby wash and shampoo; A&D ointment; bottle brushes; towels and wash cloths; outerwear; and gently used high chairs and strollers. Items can be dropped off at Heartbeat, 4041 W. Sylvania Ave. Suite LL4 (across from Westfield Franklin Park Mall), Mondays through Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    “We give out baby items as part of our Heart to Heart ‘Earn While You Learn’ program,” noted Pat Todak, executive director. New and expectant moms and dads earn points for completing prenatal and parenting classes that they can use to get the baby things they need.

    Heartbeat also provides emergency assistance to families as well as layettes to newborn babies. “The layettes are basically a large bag of baby stuff designed to help families in the first few months of their child’s life,” Mrs. Todak added.

    Heartbeat of Toledo is a pregnancy center whose goal is to be the best source of information and support for women facing pregnancies and to provide assistance to mothers, fathers and babies in need. The organization has been in existence since 1971.

The Maumee St. Joseph Council of the Knights of Columbus is holding a stuffed cabbage dinner to benefit Heartbeat of Toledo. The dinner will be held on Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m., at the St. Joseph Community Center, 112 W. Broadway, in Maumee. Cost of the dinner is $9 for adults and $4.50 for children 11 and under. The dinner includes stuffed cabbage, mashed potatoes, green beans and a beverage.

Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Bob Boyer at 419-467-1888. Proceeds will be used to purchase a new ultrasound machine for Heartbeat.

Heartbeat of Toledo is a pregnancy center whose goal is to be the best source of information and support for women facing pregnancies and to provide assistance to mothers, fathers and babies in need. Heartbeat provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, and confidential options counseling. Heartbeat also offers free prenatal and parenting classes.

Purchase your ticket today for the 14th Annual Benefit for Life Gala

Thursday, October 17, 2013
The Pinnacle in Maumee, Ohio
An elegant reception of hors d’oeuvres and complimentary cocktails
Doors Open at 6:00 pm

Individual Ticket: $60
Group Tickets: $50
All gifts are tax-deductible

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Studies have shown that a caring dad is just as important for a child’s happiness, well being and success as a caring mom. Because dads do more physically active play with their children than moms, they increase the child’s security and confidence. Dads are also important in helping kids get ready to start school and in making smart choices in life. To help new and expectant fathers be the best possible dads, Heartbeat of Toledo is offering a free, six week, “Just for Dads” program starting Thursday, September 19, 5-6:30 p.m.

“Just for Dads’ will be held at Heartbeat’s offices, 4041 W. Sylvania Ave., Suite LL4, directly across from Westfield Franklin Park Mall. Babysitting is available and refreshments will be For more information or to register, please call Heartbeat at 419-241-9131. Class size is Heartbeat of Toledo is a pregnancy center whose goal is to be the best source of information and support for women facing pregnancies and to provide assistance to mothers, fathers and babies in need.

An exclusive evening for friends of the Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank was held on September 11 at the lovely riverfront home of Leo and Debbie Deiger.  Original music was provided by Adam SoRelle from Band 427.

John Christianson, Vice President & General Manager of WTVG-TV and Food Bank Board Member, welcomed over 60 people who enjoyed cocktails and appetizers.  He talked about how thousands of families in Northwest Ohio struggle with hunger every day.

Debbie Deiger is the co-chair for the Masquerade Harvest of Thanks Dinner, Dance and Auction, a fundraiser for the Food Bank on Saturday, October 19, at Sylvania Country Club. Other committee members who attended included co-chair Hope Finch, Jan Colville, Sherrie Deiger, Shannon Gallup, Melani Heisler, Chris Kieffer, Wendy Kramer, Elaine LaValley Lewandowski, Trina Meadows, Paige O’Loughlin and Terri Shafer.

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