Nextstep

05/11/2026

Join us Thursday, June 18th from 5-8pm for an open house to learn about our services! 210 W Market Street Suite 1 in Celina! Watch our page for updates as we get closer!!

03/02/2026

How nice is this opportunity! Thank you Van Wert Area Economic Development

🚍In-Person RTA Ticket Sales Now Available at VWAEDC🚍

We now offer in-person sales of Lima/Allen County RTA tickets at our office. This provides a convenient, local option for residents who prefer to purchase tickets with cash or who do not have access to credit cards or banking services.

Ticket Details:
• $3 each (starting one-way fare within Van Wert)
• Cash only
• Available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at 140 E. Main Street in Van Wert. We are closed on weekends and federal holidays.

After purchasing tickets, riders call 419-222-2782 (press 0 for a dispatcher) to schedule their trip and provide the ticket to the RTA driver upon pickup.

Reliable transportation is essential to connecting residents with employment, education, healthcare, and other critical services. By serving as a local ticket sales location, VWAEDC continues working to remove barriers and strengthen workforce access throughout Van Wert County.

01/26/2026

Taking care of your mental health and your financial well‑being go hand in hand — and now there’s a powerful new resource to help make that journey a little easier. 💚💸

Mental Health America and Citizens have teamed up to create a Caring for Your Mind and Money guide that explores how financial stress impacts mental health and offers practical tools to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and take control of your financial life. According to their research, 83% of Americans say money is a major source of stress, and even teens are feeling the pressure. [mhanational.org]

Whether you're struggling to budget, feeling overwhelmed by bills, or simply looking to build healthier money habits, this guide provides tips, strategies, and hope. You’re not alone — and support is available.

Check it out here 👉 https://mhanational.org/citizens

Let’s work toward financial empowerment and better mental health — one step at a time. 💪🧠💙

In collaboration, Mental Health America (MHA) and Citizens, MHA’s founding financial services partner, are addressing the relationship between finances and mental health. Struggling financially can poorly impact mental health and increase stress, anxiety, worry, and depression. At the same time, s...

11/20/2025

Thank you Midwest Electric for your support of our program!

11/17/2025

Reminder to come get some awesome food tomorrow and support our program! We are so excited to see everyone!!!

🌯 Mark Your Calendars for a Delicious Way to Give Back! 🌯
Join us for our Chipotle Fundraiser supporting NEXTSTEP on
📅 Tuesday, November 18th
🕓 4–8 PM
📍 3292 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45805
🥗 How to Participate:
✅ Order in-store and show the flyer
✅ Or order online for pickup using code 2Z3TLVA
🚫 Delivery orders and gift cards do not count

25% of event sales will be donated to NEXTSTEP to help us continue making a difference in our community 💙
Let’s make this a night to remember — share this post, tag your crew, and we’ll see you there!

11/06/2025

Don't forget about our fundraiser on November 18! Just a few weeks away! Come support NEXTSTEP and eat some awesome food!

🌯 Mark Your Calendars for a Delicious Way to Give Back! 🌯
Join us for our Chipotle Fundraiser supporting NEXTSTEP on
📅 Tuesday, November 18th
🕓 4–8 PM
📍 3292 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45805
🥗 How to Participate:
✅ Order in-store and show the flyer
✅ Or order online for pickup using code 2Z3TLVA
🚫 Delivery orders and gift cards do not count

25% of event sales will be donated to NEXTSTEP to help us continue making a difference in our community 💙
Let’s make this a night to remember — share this post, tag your crew, and we’ll see you there!

10/22/2025

Catch us at the Van Wert No Wrong Doors event today! We are promoting our program and telling community members what resources we have!

10/21/2025

🌯 Mark Your Calendars for a Delicious Way to Give Back! 🌯
Join us for our Chipotle Fundraiser supporting NEXTSTEP on
📅 Tuesday, November 18th
🕓 4–8 PM
📍 3292 Elida Rd, Lima, OH 45805
🥗 How to Participate:
✅ Order in-store and show the flyer
✅ Or order online for pickup using code 2Z3TLVA
🚫 Delivery orders and gift cards do not count

25% of event sales will be donated to NEXTSTEP to help us continue making a difference in our community 💙
Let’s make this a night to remember — share this post, tag your crew, and we’ll see you there!

10/13/2025

Hey, Hey, Hey everyone! Here is our OFFICIAL flyer for our fundraising night on November 18, from 4-8pm at the Elida Road Chipotle! Show this flyer to get us 25% of your sale :)

10/10/2025

Hiya and Happy Friday everyone!

Join us on Tuesday, November 18th at the Chipotle in Lima on Elida Road from 4-8pm! We are going to be doing a fundraising event where we get 25%!! Yes! 25% of sales (when you show a flyer) come back to us!! Be on the look out for the official flyer!

Let's get them business and support NEXTSTEP!