A planned $32 million development for low-income seniors got a major boost, as pre-development financing from LISC Toledo set the stage for transformation of a shuttered elementary school into 86 affordable apartments.

East Toledo’s Masonic Temple once held a stately presence on Fourth and Main. With support from LISC, a local developer is reclaiming its historic prominence in the neighborhood, converting it into 42 units of affordable senior housing.

Asmaa from Choco Couvert and Sharon from DeFlame Candles each won $2,000 to support their local small businesses, thanks to our generous event sponsors. Click to learn more about the grant winners!