Board of Community Relations
Juanita Greene, Executive Director
One Government Center, Suite 2200
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-245-1565
Fax: 419-245-1471
Working to Build a Better Community
2009 Board Leadership
President: Jewell Lightner
Vice President: Linda Culp
Secretary : Jimmy McKeller
2009 Committee Chairpersons
By-Law Ordinance Review Committee: Rick Baum
Community Relations Committee: Deana Glover
Nomination Committee: Kaye Patten Wallace
Programming Committee: Joyce Ranson
Public Relations: Wendy Goldstein & Juanita Greene
Mission Statement
The Board of Community Relations is an independent organization chartered by the city of Toledo. We exist to promote, empower and support citizens and neighborhoods to create social justice, equal opportunity and a harmonious environment. We intervene in conflicts and disputes by providing investigation, facilitation and mediation services.
The Board of Community Relations seeks to address
- Unlawful Discriminatory Practices
- Interfering With Civil Rights
- Strains On Racial And Cultural Relationships
BCR 2009 Goals
- Continue to serve the citizens of Toledo with investigations of race-related complaints and incidents.
- Community Focus Groups.
- Collaborate with Area Schools.
- Create and promote Calendar of Events.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to an unexpected funding increase, the Ohio Department of Development Office of Community Services will now receive an estimated $245 million in Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funding for the 2009 federal fiscal year. The additional money will allow increased HEAP benefit and increased payments through the Regular Program. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT