In Our Communities
Since our inception 30 years ago, BAZ has remained passionate about making the communities where we live and work more vibrant places. We are serious about our role as caretakers and proudly support a number of worthwhile local and regional organizations. Learn more about these mission-critical nonprofits — and if you feel like we do, help us give back by providing time or resources.
Together, We Make A Difference
Throughout the year, Connecting Kids to Meals provides hot, nutritious meals at no cost to children in low-income and underserved areas around northwest Ohio. As a nonprofit organization, Connecting Kids to Meals fulfills its mission by partnering with community locations where kids gather during the summer months and throughout the academic year. Since it began operation in 2002, the organization has served over 6 million meals to hungry kids in need.
The mission of the Foundation is to promote quality public education and student success at Toledo Public Schools (TPS) through supplemental funding for programs, academic initiatives, and scholarships.
That mission is carried out through Scholarships and Grants:
Scholarships: The scholarship application process is open to all TPS High School graduates entering college or a career technical apprentice program.
Creative Impact Grants: This special grant program is designed to enable teachers to bring innovative and exciting ideas, techniques, and resources into the classroom. TPS teachers may apply for these grants, periodically, in the amount of $500-$2,500.
The Bridge Fund: This is a dedicated reserve allocated to supporting deserving students in TPS and advocates for the opportunity to participate in all school aspects, such as academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, special projects, and other various events.
The Stroke Life Center mission is to enhance the lives of stroke survivors and their families in the post-rehabilitation world with continuing life skill development, targeting the unique challenges of life after a stroke.