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The Dayton Foundation

To inspire philanthropy, develop community leadership, and improve the quality of life throughout the greater Dayton region.

health families neighborhood voice

Assets: $500M · Annual Giving: $45M+ · Est. 1921

Website (937) 222-0410 info@daytonfoundation.org

Funding Priorities

6

Community Health(Healthcare Access)

Arts and Culture(Arts Education)Youth DevelopmentEducation Access(K-12 Education)

Neighborhood Resilience(Neighborhood Beautification)

Economic Opportunity(Economic Mobility)

Leadership

1

M

Michael M. Parks

executive

Wayfinder

17 connected resources

Health Families Neighborhood Money

Healthcare Access K-12 Education Youth Development Arts Education Neighborhood Beautification+1

The Story3

Center of Life Builds Community Hub to Fight Poverty in Pittsburghcenteroflife.net

What You Can Do6

Houston 211 HelplineHouston

Harris Health System - Gold CardHouston

Healthcare for the HomelessHouston

Who’s In Charge8

Twila CarterCity · Council Member, At-Large 3

Alejandra SalinasCity · Council Member, At-Large 4

Carolyn Evans-ShabazzCity · Council Member, District D

Recognizing Homeschool GraduatesHR 6392 · Pending

Investing in Public SchoolsHR 7570 · Introduced

Celebrating National FFA Week (House)HRES 1073 · Introduced

The Journey

25 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore1 resource

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups8 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyInvesting in Public SchoolsThis federal bill would send more money to public schools so they can buy better supplies, support teachers, and fix up school buildings. This could mean better classrooms for you and your family.

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyWomen's Sports ProtectionThis federal bill sets rules about who can compete in women's Olympic and amateur sports. It focuses on making sure female athletes have fair competition and equal opportunities in the sports they love.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating8 resources

Focus Areas

Healthcare Access K-12 Education Youth Development Arts Education Neighborhood Beautification Economic Mobility

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