United Way of the Greater Dayton Area strives to create a community where everyone has the opportunity to live their best lives. We tackle tough problems, address immediate needs, and find long- term solutions to some of the most persistent issues facing our community. We
United Way of the Greater Dayton Area’s Volunteer Connection is happy to report that we are the area lead agency for Global Youth Service Day (GYSD), an annual event from Youth Service America. GYSD is the world’s largest group volunteer event. We will be teaming
“I stuck my head out the window this morning and spring kissed me bang in the face” – Langston Hughes. We send you greetings from the Community Impact team. While spring may have sprung a bit prematurely, and perhaps not all the way sprung, it
While we celebrate the holidays and count our blessings, for many the season of need continues year-round. The wish of those struggling in our community is to experience the kindness of giving beyond the holidays and into the new year. The challenges facing seniors, children,
At United Way of the Greater Dayton Area (UWGDA) we pride ourselves in making sure that the essential needs of those in our community are met. Some of these needs include food, shelter, medical care and freedom from violence. We do this by investing in
Happy holidays from Volunteer Connection. Our board at United Way of the Greater Dayton Area were out in force on Saturday, November 19th, to help our partners at Miami Valley Meals as they assembled family-sized Thanksgiving dinners. These meals were able to be shared with
Hello, world at large! Volunteer Connection continues matching local agencies with groups, individuals, teams, companies and anyone looking for a service opportunity. We have our five special Days of Service, but can also help to match would-be volunteers almost any time. I assure you that
After a two-year hiatus, UWGDA reconvened the Montgomery County Freedom Schools Collaborative! In partnership with three different organizations/institutions (Omega CDC, DECA Schools, and Grace United Methodist Church) we hosted five Freedom Schools sites and served 270 scholars this summer! Our 2022 Freedom Schools journey kicked
‘Hope to Dream’ is a partnership between United Way of the Greater Dayton Area, Morris Home Furniture, and Secret Smiles of Dayton providing beds to children in need. On September 17h, 75 beds were presented to 75 excited children and families at a special event
An accomplished senior executive, Tom Kelley served with Montgomery County for 30 years in many roles, as a Financial Consultant – Office of Management and Budget / Director – Office of Family and Children First / Director – Job and Family Services / and most
