In October 2006, the Diocese of Toledo began Padua Center. It is a membership-based organization located in the rectory of the former Saint Anthony of Padua Church on Nebraska Avenue. It is a visible presence in the neighborhood.
Our Mission
The mission of Padua Center is to be a Christian community-based presence empowering people at all stages of life to achieve their maximum potential through education, counseling, support and community involvement.
Principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba):
- Unity (umoja)
- Self-determination (kujichagulia)
- Collective work (ujima)
- Cooperative economics (ujamaa)
- Purpose (nia)
- Creativity (kuumba)
- Faith (imani)
These are the basis for all programs of Padua Center.
Donations and grants fund Padua Center. Recent grants are from Center for Non-Profit Resources, Sisters of St. Francis, Tiffin, Lynch Family Foundation, Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Anastasia Fund, Sister of St. Francis of Chicago, Maria Anna Brunner Fund and private and corporate donations.