Department UpdateJanuary 29, 2026
Department of Community Resources Expands Services
Pathway, Inc. announces expanded case management services to reach more Lucas County families facing housing instability.
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Lucas County Community Action Agency
Building Pathways
to Self-Sufficiency
Pathway Toledo provides comprehensive services to economically disadvantaged families in Lucas County — from heating assistance and job training to fatherhood programs and community resources.
4,500+
Families Served
40+
Years of Service
$2M+
In Assistance
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Need heating assistance? HEAP applications are open. Apply online or call us today.
Our Three Pillars of Support
Comprehensive Services for Every Family
We meet families where they are and provide the tools, resources, and support needed to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.
Community Resources
Case management, utility assistance, rental aid, and emergency housing support for Lucas County families in need.
- Utility Assistance Plus
- Emergency Rental Assistance
- HEAP Program
- Case Management
Employment & Career Services
Job training, GED classes, financial coaching, and entrepreneurship programs to build lasting economic independence.
- Professional Development
- GED Classes
- Financial Opportunity Center
- Summer Youth Employment
Family & Supportive Services
Comprehensive fatherhood, motherhood, and co-parenting programs that strengthen families and keep them together.
- Brothers United (Fatherhood)
- Sisters United (Motherhood)
- Brothers & Sisters United
- Co-Parenting Support
Our Impact in Lucas County
Real Change. Real Families.
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Families Served Annually
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Heating Assistance Cases
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Jobs Secured Last Year
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Years Serving Toledo
Your donation directly funds these programs and helps more families achieve self-sufficiency.
Make a DonationStories of Change
Voices from Our Community
"Pathway gave me the tools and confidence I needed to become the father my children deserve. The Brothers United program changed my life."
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Marcus T.
Brothers United Graduate
"When our heat was shut off in January, Pathway stepped in within 24 hours. They treated us with dignity and real compassion."
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Sandra R.
HEAP Program Recipient
"The Financial Opportunity Center helped me start my own business. I went from unemployed to employing three people in my neighborhood."
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Darnell W.
Entrepreneurship Program Graduate
200+
Fathers enrolled in our programs annually
Family & Supportive Services
Strengthening Fathers,
Strengthening Families
Our Brothers United fatherhood program provides comprehensive support to fathers in Lucas County — from parenting skills and co-parenting services to employment assistance and legal aid. We believe strong fathers build strong families.
- Parenting skills and child development education
- Co-parenting and conflict resolution support
- Employment assistance and job placement
- Legal aid and child support navigation
- Financial literacy and budgeting workshops
Latest Updates
News & Events
Program LaunchFebruary 5, 2026
Free Tax Preparation Services Now Available
Our VITA–TCE (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program launches, offering free tax prep for eligible households.
Read MoreHealth PartnershipMarch 1, 2026
UT Mobile Health Unit at Pathway Every First Thursday
UToledo Health brings free health screenings to our Hamilton Street location every first Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM.
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Your generosity directly funds programs that help families achieve self-sufficiency. Every dollar makes a difference in Lucas County.
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Join our community of volunteers and give your time and talents to help transform lives. We have opportunities for every skill set.
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Lucas County
State of Ohio
U.S. Dept. of HHS
Community Action Partnership
United Way
University of Toledo