Women of Toledo's Blog : Her Story

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!

My name is Maya Williams and I was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. I have a 3-year-old son who motivates every day to fulfill my...

Hey! I am Alishea. I was raised in Toledo since the age of 2, so I am considered a native Toledoan. I am currently a graduate student...

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

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...

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.