NARRATIVE:
Our agency was organized in 2004 in Toledo, Ohio as a Faith-based 50l (c) 3 non-profit corporation. It has developed into a Community Development Corporation. We have developed principles and initiatives that deal with the causes of problems in ways that build on the strengths of the people and community. The work of the agency is carried out by an Executive Director, staff members, volunteers, and a network of other agencies. All entities are in harmony in that its purpose shall be for the improving of the quality of life for low-income community residents. This is accomplished by addressing the needs of the total man in the areas of (a) Spiritual/Mental; (b) Education; (c) Social; (d) Physical and (e) Economics. Services are also provided to assist in acquiring resources needed to gain and retain competitive employment. The goal is to empower persons moving them from dependency to self-sufficiency and to securing economically rewarding lives.
Several programs have been designed for the low-income urban areas of Toledo. Comprehensive services with a broad range of family strengthening activities including crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, and job training have been provided.
As National Provider for Developmental Disabilities our services include Adult Day Habilitation, Transportation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Specialized Assessments, and Community Based Work (regardless of which program or service you choose); our goal is to provide premier services that exceed all expectations of our program participants and referral sources. Additionally, the agency would like to contribute to the education and achievement of everyone’s overall life goals and desires, as appropriate and/or attainable.
Any adults age 18 or older who have not graduated from High School have an opportunity to earn their Graduation Equivalent Diploma (GED) ( after an assessment, set your personal schedule for classes and computer practice). All classes are free. We believe in the power of partnerships which includes but not limited to: LISC (Local Initiative Support Group) for Development projects: Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse outreach Program (UMADAOP) on the Governor’s faith-based initiative of Healthy Marriage and Relationships to help reduce the number of broken homes and unwed-pregnancies; Ohio Strengthening Families Initiatives-Mentor Plus Scholarship Program and Toledo Lucas County 4 Youth Onward and Up in mentoring youth; Lucas County Criminal Justice Council to develop a Rites of Passage Program with the goal of decreasing the disproportionate number of minority youth in the criminal justice system; OJFS with the WORKS (Welfare to Work) program; Bowling Green State University Counseling Program for at risk families; Lourdes College and University of Toledo Work Study Student Programs; United States Agriculture Department and National Resource Conservation Service; Conducted a Connect Ohio Community Computer Class and offered hands on in its computer lab; Northwest Ohio Food Bank and The National Guard for Food Pantry; As a former Third Party to the City of Toledo rehabbed (40) ,newly constructed, (4) and sold all homes too low to moderate income families in Secor Gardens, Library Village and Sleepy Hollow neighborhoods. We refer low and moderate-income families to agencies that will assist them with knowledge in homeownership, make them credit worthy and link them to non-predatory lenders and grant resources. Currently, the agency is part owner of Valley Bridge Senior Apartments. The 70-unit apartment complex is located in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. The facility is a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. FNVI was host to the University of Michigan Diabetes three (3) year program. We are also, in collaboration with an Ternion Training Education Center to help persons advance their economic standing with employment opportunities. The sole purpose is to assist students with funding to eliminate loans as they train in any of the respective fields of Computerized Accounting Specialist, Fiber Network Technician, Computerized Office Administration, Network and Computer Systems Administrator, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician. Companies are secured to offer externships as the students learn that will ultimately end up in permanent employment for the students.
Several programs have been designed for the low-income urban areas of Toledo. Comprehensive services with a broad range of family strengthening activities including crisis intervention, case management, housing assistance, and job training have been provided.
As National Provider for Developmental Disabilities our services include Adult Day Habilitation, Transportation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Specialized Assessments, and Community Based Work (regardless of which program or service you choose); our goal is to provide premier services that exceed all expectations of our program participants and referral sources. Additionally, the agency would like to contribute to the education and achievement of everyone’s overall life goals and desires, as appropriate and/or attainable.
Any adults age 18 or older who have not graduated from High School have an opportunity to earn their Graduation Equivalent Diploma (GED) ( after an assessment, set your personal schedule for classes and computer practice). All classes are free. We believe in the power of partnerships which includes but not limited to: LISC (Local Initiative Support Group) for Development projects: Urban Minority Alcoholism and Drug Abuse outreach Program (UMADAOP) on the Governor’s faith-based initiative of Healthy Marriage and Relationships to help reduce the number of broken homes and unwed-pregnancies; Ohio Strengthening Families Initiatives-Mentor Plus Scholarship Program and Toledo Lucas County 4 Youth Onward and Up in mentoring youth; Lucas County Criminal Justice Council to develop a Rites of Passage Program with the goal of decreasing the disproportionate number of minority youth in the criminal justice system; OJFS with the WORKS (Welfare to Work) program; Bowling Green State University Counseling Program for at risk families; Lourdes College and University of Toledo Work Study Student Programs; United States Agriculture Department and National Resource Conservation Service; Conducted a Connect Ohio Community Computer Class and offered hands on in its computer lab; Northwest Ohio Food Bank and The National Guard for Food Pantry; As a former Third Party to the City of Toledo rehabbed (40) ,newly constructed, (4) and sold all homes too low to moderate income families in Secor Gardens, Library Village and Sleepy Hollow neighborhoods. We refer low and moderate-income families to agencies that will assist them with knowledge in homeownership, make them credit worthy and link them to non-predatory lenders and grant resources. Currently, the agency is part owner of Valley Bridge Senior Apartments. The 70-unit apartment complex is located in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. The facility is a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments. FNVI was host to the University of Michigan Diabetes three (3) year program. We are also, in collaboration with an Ternion Training Education Center to help persons advance their economic standing with employment opportunities. The sole purpose is to assist students with funding to eliminate loans as they train in any of the respective fields of Computerized Accounting Specialist, Fiber Network Technician, Computerized Office Administration, Network and Computer Systems Administrator, Medical Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician. Companies are secured to offer externships as the students learn that will ultimately end up in permanent employment for the students.
We are working hard to actualize a better vision for our community!
FNV, Inc. provides a supported employment pathway to community employment for the developmentally disabled
community by developing skills necessary for success. FNV, Inc. coordinates with businesses to employ participants.
community by developing skills necessary for success. FNV, Inc. coordinates with businesses to employ participants.
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY PROGRAM
Friendship New Vision, Inc.'s goal is to provide premier services that exceed all expectations of our program participants, secondary consumers and referral sources.
FNV, Inc. trains participants with developmental disabilities to enter the workforce. FNV, Inc. coordinates with businesses to employ participants.
Specialized Environmental and Vocational Assessments to determine the most effective manner to proceed with an ISP when an individual, family members and referral source are not quite sure “where does one begin?”
Friendship New Vision, Inc.'s goal is to provide premier services that exceed all expectations of our program participants, secondary consumers and referral sources.
FNV, Inc. trains participants with developmental disabilities to enter the workforce. FNV, Inc. coordinates with businesses to employ participants.
Specialized Environmental and Vocational Assessments to determine the most effective manner to proceed with an ISP when an individual, family members and referral source are not quite sure “where does one begin?”
Benefits to Employing Friendship New Vision, Inc. participants:
- Maximized Productivity
- Fixed Labor Costs
- Worker’s Comp. (provided)
- Unemployment Insurance (provided)
- Excellent Work Standards
- Supervision (provided)
- Training (provided)
- Diversity in the Workplace
Participant Training includes:
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