First Step is a domestic violence shelter serving Wood, Wyandot, Seneca, Sandusky, and Hancock counties in Northwest Ohio. Since 1980, First Step has provided shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children, 24-hour support line, advocacy, and outreach and support programs for men, women, and children. We were the first domestic violence shelter built in the state of Ohio from the ground up 4th in the nation. At First Step, we believe that every individual has the right to live a life free of violence and abuse. We work towards our vision of creating a society where domestic violence is not tolerated, and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
Fostoria, OH
44830
The members and allies of the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation are working together to facilitate innovation in economic development in the Fostoria area to ensure a competitive edge and a prosperous future for both the City and for Ohio.
A dynamic public / private partnership serves the community through business expansion, retention and attraction; our organization is a single point of confidential contact for companies seeking the ideal expansion or relocation destination. Our service connects your business to community-based officials, private-sector allies and state government leaders who share an interest in your success.
Fostoria, OH
44830
There were 13 Different Glass companies in Fostoria, Ohio during the years 1887-1920. During the boom years of 1887 through about 1892, there were about seven or eight plants at one time operating in Fostoria.
Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization appealing to people who have the desire to become personally involved in making the community a better place in which to live. As a group, these people achieve together what individuals alone cannot do. Working together, Kiwanians voluntarily share the challenge of community service, improvement, and leadership, assuming personal responsibility for humanitarian and civic projects that public authorities are not prepared or able to perform.
Fostoria Rail Preservation Society (FRPS) was organized as a non-profit in 2005. Our mission statement is to preserve, promote and educate the public on Fostoria's importance in railroad history of our nation and the world. The City of Fostoria completed the 5.5 acre Fostoria Iron Triangle Rail Park in November 2015. Fostoria's Rail Park is visited by tourists (railfans) from all over the world and is open 24/7, 365 days a year. Three mainline double tracks cross each other and form a triangle around the rail park. 100+ freight trains pass through Fostoria each day. FRPS is proud to promote Fostoria's rich railroad history. The 1878 LE&W Depot, 128 W. North Street, is the home of FRPS.
Fostoria, OH
44830
Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world
The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation, a public, charitable, not-for-profit organization, improves the quality of life by building a permanent endowment to support our community needs in areas such as the arts, culture, humanities, economic development, civic affairs, education, health and social services.
director@fostoriafoundation.com
The United Way of Fostoria touches people throughout the community by helping people, organizing volunteers, and advocating for worthy causes.
Fostoria, OH
44830