Organization in need of community support to combat homelessness [Video]

TOLEDO, Ohio — As one of the few family emergency shelters in Lucas County, Leading Families Home said the need for assistance is great. 

Danielle Edwards, the organization’s marketing communications manager, said the nonprofit is currently in between grants, and since it’s a nonprofit, the organization relies heavily on the community and outside funds to run properly. 

To help combat those numbers locally, Edwards said Leading Families Home’s emergency shelters have been packed for the last six months.

“We’ve been full. We can serve up to 75 individuals at [Ashland Emergency Shelter] and 25 [at Beach House Emergency Shelter],” Edwards said. “With the amount of homeless families on the list, we just see an increased need for just essentials.”

She said the cupboards aren’t bare for …