Safe Kids Greater Toledo

08/13/2026

Come by this evening for all that this open house has to offer! Including, FREE car seat checks by our certified child passenger safety techncians.

08/06/2026

Twenty years ago, a family experienced an unimaginable loss. At the age of 16, John-Joshua Butts fell off a raft in a Michigan lake and drowned because he did not know how to swim. Instead of allowing that tragedy to be the end of Josh's story, they chose to honor his memory by creating The Josh Project —a foundation dedicated to preventing other families from experiencing the same heartbreak.

On August 6th, we remember Josh on the 20th anniversary of his passing, while also celebrating the incredible legacy that continues in his name.

Josh’s mom, Wanda, started The Josh Project in 2007 as a non-profit to provide low-cost swimming lessons to children in Toledo. For several years, Josh’s sister, Tankeeya, former Executive Director, built many relationships and secured grants to fund The Josh Project. With the recent addition of a new Executive Director, Lawrence Butts, The Josh Project has reached new heights, expanding its impact and helping more children gain access to life-saving swim lessons than ever before. Every lesson taught is more than just learning to swim—it's building confidence, creating safer communities, and giving children a skill that could one day save their lives.

Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death for children, which makes this mission all the more important.

We are honored to partner with The Josh Project and witness the difference they are making every single day. Thank you for transforming profound loss into hope, education, and countless opportunities to save lives. Josh's legacy lives on in every child who learns to swim because of your commitment.

Here's to 20 years of honoring a life by protecting so many others. 💙

08/04/2026

If you grabbed some food at Chick-fil-A on Secor from 4-7pm today, that'd me MOO-VELOUS! 🐄

Just mention this flyer if you order in person or follow the prompts for a mobile order. Your order will help fund our programs that are avaiable at no cost for families in need!

07/30/2026

Did you know when the driver is wearing a seatbelt, children in the backseat will be restrained up to 98%😲

Not only are you teaching good habits... but you won't be like the dummy shown in this crash simulation.

Seatbelts SAVE lives and reduce the risk of injury during a crash. It's important to buckle up for every trip!

07/21/2026

Properly-fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent – yet less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet.

Check out our most recent blog post on this topic!

Nothing beats the excitement of riding a bike. Whether kids are pedaling around theneighborhood, heading to a friend's house, or riding an e-bike with family; cycling is afun way to stay active and build confidence. But every ride should begin with oneessential habit: putting on a properly fitted he...

07/19/2026

We hope to see you today for a car seat check or for a can of coffee☕️ We will be at Lattes & Littles from 9am-11am.

A portion of coffee purchases will be donated back to Safe Kids Greater Toledo.

07/17/2026

Holy Cow! this is an udder-ly amazing opportunity to support Safe Kids Greater Toledo🐄

We're hosting a fundraiser at the Secor Road Chick-fil-A on August 4th from 4-7pm. Just mention this flyer when ordering in person or follow the prompts for a mobile order.

07/16/2026

Skip the dishes tonight 😏😎

Your Panera order will help fund items like life jackets, bike helmets, car seats, home safety items, activity books, and so much more!

Make sure you bring a copy of this flyer or use promo code FUND4U for online checkout/Kiosk orders!

07/14/2026

We're in the middle of another heatwave🥵

Please do your part to stay safe and to keep others safe!

☀️ Look before you lock: There have already been 12 children who have died in hot cars this year.
💧 Stay hydrated! water acts as your body's primary coolant in the heat and is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illnesses.
🛟 Wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket in or near open water! It might be tempting to hop in the water to cool off, but the water can be deadly for even the most experienced swimmers.
🧊 Find a cooling shelter near you to get a break from the heat.