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New nonprofit Homey House in Toledo seeks partnerships to mentor local teens
Summary
Tyler Watkins introduced Homey House, a new nonprofit in Toledo offering mentorship, meals and a professional-development curriculum for ages 14–21, and asked commissioners for follow-up meetings to discuss countywide access barriers.
Tyler Watkins, founder and executive director of the Homey House, addressed the board during public comment to introduce a new nonprofit in Toledo serving young people ages 14–21. He described the organization as a mentorship and drop-in program that provides meals, trained mentors, and a forthcoming professional-development curriculum that will partner with local businesses for apprenticeships and job-readiness training.
Watkins said the Homey House is not a prevention program per se but that prevention is a byproduct of mentorship and stable supports. He cited research guidance that delaying substance use until age 18 substantially reduces later risk and asked commissioners for an opportunity to meet individually to discuss barriers that might prevent youth across the county from accessing the program.
Watkins did not request funding at the meeting; he asked only for follow-up meetings to raise awareness and discuss access and partnership opportunities.
