The Dayton Foundation Governing Board has approved grants totaling $123,594 to 20 charitable organizations in Greater Dayton as part of the Foundation’s Basic Human Needs Grants process. These grants, which are awarded quarterly, help nonprofit organizations assist Greater Dayton individuals and families in need of basic necessities, such as food, shelter, clothing and healthcare. The following organizations recently were awarded grants.
Artemis Center ($7,500) to cover application fees for housing and temporary hotel stays for individuals affected by domestic violence in the Dayton region.
Bellbrook Presbyterian Church ($7,500) to provide weekly grocery assistance for households in need.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley ($6,500) to provide clothing, groceries and hygiene items for youth and their families.
Breast Wishes Foundation ($6,000) to provide essential household items to underserved individuals actively fighting breast cancer.
Dayton Energy Collaborative ($6,000) to address household conditions that prevent the completion of critical home repairs through the Dayton Home Repair Network.
Dayton Equity Center ($7,500) to help cover transportation costs and reduce barriers for participants in the Center’s workforce training program.
FISH of Troy ($5,000) to provide rental assistance for clients facing eviction and homelessness.
Greater Edgemont Community Coalition ($6,000) to purchase necessary gardening supplies to sustain productive community food systems.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton ($7,000) to support essential home repairs for low-income seniors and veterans.
Helping Our Families Incorporated ($5,000) to assist single mothers facing financial hardship with rent, utilities, food, clothing and essential transportation costs.
Hope Road Organization ($7,500) to support the Grow2Live Youth Gardening Program.
Mosaic Church ($5,000) to sustain and expand free weekly community meals.
Prevent Blindness Ohio ($6,179) to purchase a new Optec 5000 vision screening machine and related equipment.
R House Ministries ($5,000) to provide food, hygiene supplies, transportation assistance and emergency aid to women experiencing homelessness.
Five Loaves and Two Fish Food Pantry ($5,000) to purchase healthcare and hygiene items.
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church ($7,500) to support daily meals, educational materials and supplies for children attending the summer camp.
St. Vincent de Paul Social Services ($7,500) to help meet the ongoing basic needs of individuals and families using the 24/7 shelter.
TCN Behavioral Health Services ($7,500) to provide rental assistance to clients living in recovery homes.
Threads of Miami Valley ($5,000) to purchase towels, underwear, socks and clothing for individuals in need.
United Rehabilitation Services ($3,415) to purchase a Sit-to-Stand Lift for use in the Adult Day Services program.
To apply for a Basic Human Needs Grant from The Dayton Foundation, please visit https://www.daytonfoundation.org/grant-opportunities or contact Alexis Norman, program officer, at (937) 225-9928. The next application deadline is November 12, 2026.
About The Dayton Foundation
The Dayton Foundation has been the Greater Dayton region’s trusted charitable giving partner for individuals, families and organizations since 1921. Ranked among the oldest and largest community foundations in the nation, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.6 billion in grants since its founding and currently manages assets totaling $1.4 billion across more than 4,400 charitable funds. For more information about how The Dayton Foundation can help you help others, visit daytonfoundation.org or follow the Foundation on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube or Instagram.