October 5-9, 2026
Join us for Customer Service Week — a citywide celebration of the dedication, care, and impact of public service in Toledo! This annual event is a chance to recognize the incredible work of City of Toledo employees and strengthen our shared commitment to service.
The City of Toledo defines the Service Mindset as "understanding the needs of our colleagues & community and responding with high-quality solutions."
Our employees live out this value every day, and Customer Service Week is our opportunity to celebrate it together by connecting with each other, showing appreciation, and giving back through community volunteer opportunities.
Service Opportunities
Red Cross Blood Drive
The Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors. Individuals must sign up to donate blood.
Thursday, October 8, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
One Government Center - 1st Floor Large Conference Room
Goodwill Clothing Drive
Goodwill's mission is to help individuals achieve their full potential through learning and work.
We need donation locations! Email caryn.maloney@toledo.oh.gov to volunteer your office space.
Submit Your Own!
Planning to do something different? We want to hear about it. Email caryn.maloney@toledo.oh.gov to tell us what you have planned.
Smoke Alarm Distribution
Join Toledo Fire and Rescue Department for door to door distribution and installation of smoke alarms.
Tuesday, October 6
12 - 3 p.m. - 6 people
Toledo Grows Gardening
Toledo GROWs is a grassroots effort dedicated to the growth and success of community-based gardens. Teams will help clean out gardens for the end of the season.
Thursday, October 8
1 - 3 p.m. - East Broadway School - 5-10 people
This event is with the students, will need volunteers to bring ID and sign in
Cherry Street Ministries Food Service
Cherry Street's mission is to eradicate all forms of poverty. Teams will serve either breakfast or lunch to their clients. Training is required for groups who haven't completed it before.
Monday, October 5
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. - 5 people
Tuesday, October 6
7:45 - 9:15 a.m. - 5 people
4:45 - 6:15 p.m. - 5 people
Wednesday, October 7
11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. - 5 people
Thursday, October 8
4:45 - 6:15 p.m. - 5 people
Connecting Kids to Meals
Connecting Kids To Meals provides hot, nutritious meals to kids in low-income and underserved areas at no cost. Teams will help in the kitchen, pack lunches, and unload boxes.