Collaborating for Social Change on the Local Level
Call to Action
Inspired by Dr. Korie Little Edwards’s keynote, “Faith Community Work, Racial Justice, and White Comfort,” how
can you, your communities, and institutions support efforts for social change on the local level? Below are a few
of the many organizations and initiatives impacting the Dayton area.
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Local Black Led Faith Community Outreaches
Omega Community Development Corporation Aims to equip individuals, families, and children with the resources, tools, and opportunities to break t
he cycle of generational poverty and achieve self-sufficiency through education, employment,
economic development, and advocacy
Grace United Methodist Provides free culinary training for community members, among other outreaches
Restorative Justice
Montgomery County Office of Reentry: minimizes barriers to effective reentry
Montgomery County Jail Coalition: aims to confront injustices related to incarceration
Writers in Residence (WIR)Teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist their reentry,
founded and directed by a Chaminade Julienne graduate
→ WIR Reentry Mentorship Initiative Information and Application
→ WIR Student Volunteer Information and Application (available to UD students)
Food Justice
Gem City Market: cooperative model grocery store built and owned by the Dayton community
Mission of Mary Cooperative transforms vacant land plots into vegetable gardens for sustainable community development
The Food Bank: committed to hunger relief in the Miami Valley
Food for the Journey Project: mobile soup kitchen centered on human dignity
→ Provide Respite Bags: an ideal small group activity to provide extra nutritional support
Equitable Education
Brunner Literacy Center - provides free individualized tutoring for adults pursuing diverse goals
Learn to Earn - works to ensure all children in Dayton are successful in school and life
Preschool Promise - helps 3 and 4-year old children in Dayton prepare for Kindergarten
El Puente - serves as a bridge for Latino students and families to academic success and well-being
Miracle Makers - after-school and summer learning program focused on holistic growth
Dakota Center - after school tutoring and senior resources in the DeSoto Bass community
Advocacy and Community Building for Racial Justice
The Conscious Connect: neighborhood revitalization promoting Children’s Equity Zones
Parity Inc: advocating for social and economic equity within the African American Community
National Conference for Community and Justice of Greater Dayton: diversity education and consultation, empowering leaders for community transformation
Dayton Unit NAACP: Oldest and largest Civil and Human Rights organization in Dayton
Unified Power: promotes fair housing in Dayton through community efforts
Co-op Dayton: organizes community and incubates cooperatives for a just local economy
YWCA Dayton: Numerous services promoting racial justice, civil rights and women’s rights
Dayton Energy Collaborative: promotes equitable access to environmental resources
Additional Faith-Based Outreaches
Catholic Social Services: local humanitarian services to a variety of disadvantaged communities
Ignatian Spirituality Project: provides retreats and spiritual accompaniment for people recovering from homelessness and addiction
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