The Veterans Food Pantry of Northwest Ohio received more than $60,000 from Good Food Restaurants Charities, led by restaurateur John Heaphy. The donation will help support a new facility and expand services for veterans in the region.

Family Promise of Lima-Allen County has a new name: Family Promise of Northwestern Ohio.

The Bluffton Ohio Historical Society is launching an effort to bring a museum to the village.

ArtSpace/Lima is continuing renovations on the historic 59 Building, which will become a new space for galleries, classrooms and events. Officials say the project will expand programming and create new revenue opportunities as fundraising efforts continue.

Mercy Health–St. Rita’s is thanking the volunteers who give their time to help others.

The West Ohio Food Bank is asking residents to support its “Spark Change” campaign, running through May 3 at Walmart and Sam’s Club. Donations made through checkout options and online giving will help provide food to families in need across the region.

Allen County Children Services celebrated its 80th anniversary during the 28th annual Community for Kids Luncheon, honoring individuals and groups dedicated to protecting children. Community leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration and local support in ensuring the safety and well-being of youth.

Volunteers in Lima celebrated National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day by making sandwiches for children in need through the “Spread the Love” program. The initiative, supported by the Emerging Philanthropists group, aims to combat food insecurity in the community.

Unity Elementary School has a new way for students to access books any time of day.