Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc.

08/12/2026

It's Wellness Wednesday!
Did you know that there are more than two thousand varieties of plums?
Did you also know August is National Peach Month?
In honor check out this sweet but healthy recipe! Peach Plum Butter Spread!

08/12/2026

We made it to the final round! Watch tonight and tomorrow to see who comes out on top!

08/09/2026

Learn why we are always in your corner before and after turning 60! Read our feature now!

📬 The Latest "Foundation Matters" newsletter is here!

This issue is all about aging with dignity, comfort and connection. We look at what healthy aging really means in northwest Ohio — through the eyes of Mobile Meals drivers, Area Office on Aging staff, and older adults like Marilyn, who says the secret is simple: "Keep it moving."

You'll also hear from donors Annie Baymiller and Dr. Amanda Murray on why they've made Toledo home for their giving, and see where more than $13 million in community investments went in the first five months of the year.

Read the full issue: toledocf.org/newsletters

08/08/2026

Did you know today is National Zucchini Day?
What better way to celebrate the day, than to try this recipe for Creole Zucchini!
Promotes healthy eyes with antioxidants from this summer squash!
Fun fact: Squash vines can grow up to 15 feet in length.

08/06/2026

Mark your calendars for HEAP summer crisis application help at Pathway Inc -- August 18th!

📢 Attention, Community! 📢

Our Super Tuesday Summer Crisis Assistance Event is happening today, Tuesday, August 4, 2026! ☀️💧

✅ No appointment is needed! Just bring the required documents below to help make your visit quick and easy:

📝 Required Documentation:
• Proof of citizenship or legal residency (such as a birth certificate) for everyone in the household
🆔 Social Security cards for all household members, regardless of age
💵 Proof of total household income for the past 30 days for everyone age 18 and older (excluding self-employment and seasonal income)
📊 If you are self-employed or have seasonal income, please bring 12 months of income documentation
📜 Letter of support, if applicable
🔌 Current gas and electric utility bills, regardless of account status

We're here to help our neighbors stay safe and comfortable this summer. We look forward to serving you!

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
⏰ No appointment required — just bring your documents, and we'll be ready to assist you!

08/05/2026

Hi Friends!
In today's edition of Wellness Wednesday, try out this recipe: Asparagus Pea Pasta Salad.
Benefits: It supports healthy gut bacteria with some prebiotic food sources.
Fun Fact: Asparagus is a member of the lily family.
TIP: Avoid cooking asparagus in an iron pot. Asparagus reacts with iron, which can cause discoloration of both the asparagus and the iron pot.
You can use your Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program benefits to get fresh ingredients from a local farmer! Benefits are available for use through November 30th!

08/04/2026

Be sure to watch us tomorrow!!

08/04/2026

Hi friends!

Tickets are working now!! You can get 2 tickets online! You can come to our office and pay cash or if you need assistance filling out the form! https://www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/AreaOfficeOnAgingOfNorthwesternOhioSafariLunch

We are having some issues with our ticket system for the safari lunch, please be patient as we work this out!
Reminder -- you can ONLY purchase 2 tickets per person!!!

Join me at the Area Office On Aging of Northwestern Ohio 60+ Safari Lunch

08/01/2026

Happy August!
We've got a busy schedule packed full of community events where members of our staff will have information and resources!
Get out & learn how the AOoA can help you live better and longer!

07/31/2026

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and the Area Office on Aging are once again offering assistance to help Ohio’s families stay cool during the hot summer months. From July 1 through Sept. 30, income-eligible Ohioans can receive assistance in paying their electric bill, purchasing an air conditioner or fan, or making repairs to their central air conditioning unit through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services’ Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program (HEAP).
https://hubs.li/Q04rpspH0
The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households and those who have a disconnection notice, have been shut off, are trying to establish new service on their electric bill, require air conditioning, or those with a household member age 60 or older and/or a household member with a documented medical condition. Qualifying medical conditions can include lung disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, asthma, and others.
To qualify for assistance, Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for a family of up to seven members, and 60 percent of the State Median Income for a family of eight or more members. For a family of four, the annual income must be at or below $57,750.

To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with their local community action provider. See the list on our AOoA website for each county’s specific contact.

Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:
- Copies of their most recent energy bills.
- A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members.
- Proof of disability (if applicable).
- Physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health.

Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus (PIPP) program who meet the above criteria may also be eligible for assistance, or central air conditioning repairs, or may receive an air conditioning unit and/or fan.
For more information about the Summer Crisis Program, and what is needed to apply, contact Area Office on Aging at 419-382-0624 and request information on the Summer Crisis Program.
To be connected to your local Energy Assistance Provider visit https://hubs.li/Q04rpsFz0