Padua Center is a community center located at 1416 Nebraska Avenue, near Junction Street, next to the former St. Anthony of Padua Church. Children and adults find programs, activities and fun at Padua Center.

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)

Core Purpose

We exist to support and empower the members of our community.

Core Values

Faith Centered: We value our faith in God it is the foundation on which we build our ministry.

Justice Centered: Defending and advocating for the rights of those who are poor and vulnerable while working toward the common good.

Service Centered: Provide loving and compassionate service to the community.

Education Centered: Inspire and educate youth and adults to develop a sustainable fulfilled life.

These are the basis for all programs of Padua Center.

Thanks to Our Sponsors for 2025

Expanding Level Sponsors

Sharon and Ed Ahlfors
Bill and Cathy Carroll
Carleton and Amy Finkbeiner
Judy Hofmann
St. Joseph Parish, Sylvania, Ohio
Sisters of St. Francis, Tiffin
Susan Nowak and Kay Shrewsbery
Frank and Sue Ann Westmeyer

Program Sponsors

Maryam K. Berta
B&S Blessing, WeakEnds Transportation
First Church of God
Rev. Anthony Gallagher
Marilyn Gerathy
Dennis and Karen Jarrett
Dave and Jori Jex
Art and Ellen Jones
Wil Kinsey
Deanna Malohn
Msgr. Dennis Metzger
Rev. Arthur Niewiadomski
Walter Pauly
Dennis Sankovich
Michael and Christine Schwieterman
Tom Shaw

Can You Help?!

Volunteer Tutors needed Monday – Thursday from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Please call the office at (419) 241-6465 for details.