Wendi Huntley CEO of Connecting Kids To Meals was on with Fred Friday morning and gave him details on their new Children First Relief Fund efforts. With schools closing up their school breakfast/lunch programs at the end of the school year there is a great need for funding.

Rob Rehm is driver of the #67 car in the Midwest’s premier compact auto race series, Vores Compact Touring Series. On December 24, 2016 Robs brother Rich Rehm was killed in the line of duty as a firefighter in Indiana. Rich loved public service and auto racing. Racing For First Responders has been created to raise awareness and to give tribute to line of duty death first responders.

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We are on Facebook Live at 7pm on Thursday at https://www.facebook.com/HammerDownRacingReport/ or it will be available shortly after on iHeartRadio!

Brian "Monk" Taylor of Infinite Art Tattoo Shop spoke with Fred about his open letter to DeWine. Taylor is frustrated with the lack of transparency coming from the Governor's office. Infinite Art has no set open date yet or guidelines on how and when they may be able to get back to business.

Bill Robison of Great Lakes Sound and Fred talk about the devastating affect that concert and event cancellations have had on his business and the smaller businesses he supports.

Through a compilation of seven stories of Millennials in Swing County America, who swung from Obama to Trump, this work revives the importance of these timeless ideals of faith, family, and freedom in the electoral context. Meet the seven heroes of this Bellwether story.

Since May is Mental Health Awareness Month it is now more important than ever that we promote the importance of caring for your mental health. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) has developed a resource page specifically for individuals who are struggling with mental health as a result of Covid-19, Fred spoke with Rachel Klotz about tips for maintaining your good mental health.

Rob Weber is now officially the Republican candidate for the Ninth Congressional District seat, currently held by Marcy Kaptur. Weber spoke with Fred about what the campaign heading into November would look like.

Greater Toledo Community Foundation is pleased to announce that, in addition to the $100,000 with which it seeded the COVID-19 Response Fund, local philanthropists, family foundations, corporations and businesses have stepped up to add an almost additional $200,000 to the fund in the first week, including a $50,000 donation from the David and Lura Lovell Family Foundation.

The Board of Trustees of Greater Toledo Community Foundation recently approved grants totaling $51,508 from the COVID-19 Response Fund to support northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan nonprofit organizations as they assist in responding to the spread of COVID-19 in the community and experience financial challenges in doing so. The next three rounds of recommended grants are in the process of being approved.

Chad Bringman with Ronald McDonald House Charities details their annual Lexus Champions for Charity Raffle
1 in 200 chance to win the golfing trip of a lifetime for you and a partner to play in the Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Tournament in Pebble Beach December 9-11, 2020*. All accommodations included, including two first class airline tickets**. Details at the link below. https://squareup.com/store/rmhcnwo-golf/item/lexus-champions-for-charity-raffle-ticket

Known for his lush, impressionistic landscape paintings, Toledo artist Aaron S. Bivins debuts a bold new series in his first solo exhibition of abstract works. The exhibit, presented by 20 North Gallery, began April 10 and remains on view through June 27, 2020. Due to current circumstances, there will be no opening reception, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Instead, 20 North Gallery plans to hold a public reception for the artist in the latter half of the exhibit’s run.



The public may view the artwork remotely at 20northgallery.com by viewing the online video of the exhibit installation or visiting the 20 North Gallery Around the Corner online catalogue & price list. Visitors may also set a private appointment to tour the exhibition via Facetime or Zoom and enjoy a “virtual reception” experience.