Welcome to our blog where we aim to highlight women in our community, storytellers and advocacy efforts that are consistent with our #PressForProgress movement. Our goals are to: (1) forge positive visibility of women, (2) celebrate women's achievements and to (3) influence others' beliefs and actions. We invite you to read our articles and join us in conversation as we continue our efforts and pledge to #PressForProgress!

You are probably wondering why Women of Toledo launched another initiative? In 2019, we served 1385 women and youth with more than 23 program's sessions aime...

I was born and raised in Toledo and have become somewhat of a self-proclaimed Northwest Ohio expert somewhere along the way.

I’ve stared at this sentence on and off for weeks, contemplating which version to choose. Alliteration, no alliteration, double alliteration? This is only th...

Courage, Vulnerability, strong woman, empower, healer, support, mother, Reiki

From the adversity in her youth, Deitra found her purpose and passion. She dedicated her life to the holistic health of others.

Only thirty women worldwide were recognized as this year’s STEP Ahead Emerging Leaders, a prestigious award for young women in the field of manufacturing. Ja...

Storyteller manuscript delivered by Dr. Kasumi Yamazaki on June 13, 2019 at United Way of Greater Toledo for Women's Empowerment Luncheon #BreakTheGlass, a s...

As the clock struck midnight on December 31, people all over the world prepared to kiss their loved ones, blow into their noise maker, or simply giddily scre...

My name is Ariel Ellis, and I am a proud woman born and raised in Toledo. Growing up with a passion for creativity, I found myself especially drawn to creati...

I'm global. This week, my family is in a flurry because we're heading out in a few days for a major trip to Indonesia, an experience that will take my childr...

My name is Jennifer Brouwer. As women we take on so many roles in our lives for many different reasons. The three roles I am most passionate about are being ...

A Philippines born and raised in Hawaii, Heide Allan knew early on that she wanted to help others with massage and aromatherapy. “My grandpa said I knew what...

My name is Reena and Toledo has been my home for almost two years. Originally from Canada, I virtually knew no one besides my husband when I moved here. I kn...

I am Jade Yu, 23-year-old Asian female. I am not a lifelong resident of Toledo, and that’s one of the reasons why I appreciate living here so much. Moving to...