Central City Ministry (CCMT) is a consortium of four elementary schools located in central Toledo.  Central City Ministry educates children in an interfaith and multicultural environment while offering students clear goals and expectations, strict discipline and attendance standards, pre- and post-school day extracurriculars, and efficient school management.  Central City Ministry believes all children should have the opportunity to learn in a safe and supportive environment regardless of where they live and economic situation

History of CCMT
Central City Ministry of Toledo was created in the mid 1970’s under the direction of Bishop Hoffman,  as central city neighborhoods were being abandoned for the suburbs. CCMT’s legacy was developed by a group of community leaders who believed all children should be offered the opportunity to a faith-based, value centered education regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. 
 
CCMT Today

Today, Central City Ministry is a consortium of two elementary schools who work together as one administrative entity serving 400+ students.  Central City Ministry schools are committed to assisting students meet their academic, social, and personal goals through challenging and value centered curriculum and follow the Diocese of Toledo required course of study that meets the State of Ohio’s standard based education system. 

The majority of students attending CCMT schools are considered “at risk” and come from low income and single parent homes.  Students attending CCMT schools emulate the profile of the population of Toledo’s central city: 41% African American, 18 % Hispanic, and 13% multiracial and over 66% student’s fall below the federal poverty line. The CCMT Schools are located in three zip codes and the average median income is $29,975 for a family of four (U.S. Census Bureau), while many are on federal subsidy.

CCMT Funding Opportunities
Funding for CCMT is under the direction of the Development Office of the Diocese of Toledo, and the Diocesan Fund Officer and oversees all activities involved with raising the needed dollars. Over 400 students are on scholarship assistance based on family financial need. The Annual UAA ( Urban American Celebration) and Celebrity Wait Night assist in raising the needed dollars in addition to the  CCMT’s Adopt Program offering various opportunities for donors to support the mission of CCMT.

Adopt Program
Over fifty percent of students benefit from scholarship assistance through programs like Adopt-a- School and Adopt-a-Student. 

Leadership & CCMT Schools
Central City Ministry is led through the leadership of Sr. Mary Carol Gregory, SND.  Sr. Carol brings over 40 years experience in education, serving as Past President and principal of Notre Dame Academy, and a classroom teacher.    As Director of CCMT, she has the overall responsibility for providing leadership in achieving academic goals in Catholic education, directing on-going programs, curriculum assessments, analysis of achievements and planning for continuous improvements, and administers extra-curricular programs consistent with the mission and philosophy of the school.   Each CCMT school has a building principal to oversee the day-to-day operations of the schools.

Your Help is Always Needed
Your support, big or small, helps keep important resources in our central city neighborhoods.   To make a contribution to:

Central City Ministry
P.O. Box 985                                                                                            
Toledo, OH 43697-0985   

Questions: (419) 244-6711