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Mission Statement

The Women of the Old West End, founded in 1969, has been organized to promote and stabilize
racially and economically integrated urban living in the Old West End of Toledo, Ohio; to improve
the safety and security of the Old West End residents and property; to improve the quality of
education for children within the Old West End; to improve the accuracy of information about
the Old West End within and without its boundaries; to preserve the historic and aesthetic
qualities of the Old West End within and without its boundaries; and to provide a means
for people to meet one another and nurture friendships.

The Women of the Old West End, Inc. will host its principal fundraiser - Tour de Noel, a
Christmas home tour the first Sunday in December - December 7, 2008.

In the past few years, by using funds generated from Tours de Noel and other events, the

Women of the Old West End have:

·         financed the production and televising of commercials promoting the quality of life in the Old West End

·         sponsored neighborhood restoration projects, including a house on Glenwood Ave.

·         awarded scholarships and tutoring of students from Glenwood Elementary

·         created a neighborhood information packet for corporate relocation departments and realtors

·         sponsored camperships, Red Cross Summer Camps, the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and Central United Methodist's after-school program

·         organized the neighborhood's Tree Lighting ceremony in the Old West End Commons and the neighborhood Glitter 'n glow outdoor lighting contest.

Collectively and individually, WOWE has given time, talent and treasure in support of:

·        Kent Branch Library

·       Neighborhoods in Partnership

·       Old West End Association and its Summer Festival

·       The International Institute

·        Boys and Girls Club

·        Grace Community Center

·        Historic Preservation Society

·         Agnes Reynolds Jackson Arboretum

·         Old West End Security patrol

and numerous projects in support of our mission.

WOWE meets on the first Wednesday of each month in members homes. All neighbors are welcome.