The Dayton Foundation Approves Nearly $117,000 in Basic Human Needs Grants to Local Charities

(September 3, 2024) The Dayton Foundation Governing Board has approved grants totaling $116,950 to 26 charitable organizations in Greater Dayton as part of the Foundation’s Basic Human Needs Grants process. These grants help nonprofit organizations that 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 for Alternatives to Domestic Violence ($3,600) to help victims of domestic violence and increase their self-sufficiency by providing bus passes, diapers, pull-ups and grab-and-go food items.

Bellbrook Presbyterian Church ($2,000) to provide fresh fruits, vegetables and dairy alternatives to families in Bellbrook/Sugarcreek Township and Greene County that utilize the food pantry.

Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Community Support Center ($2,250) to provide healthy snack items for children in the Summer Snack Pack Program.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Miami Valley, Inc. ($6,000) to purchase groceries, grocery gift cards and hygiene products to support Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley’s Littles and their families.

Boys and Girls Club of Dayton ($4,500) to provide snacks for the Health & Wellbeing Food Program as part of the summer camp.

Breast Wishes Foundation ($5,500) to assist with fulfilling women’s wishes for new appliances.

Brunner Literacy Center ($4,000) to purchase textbooks, printed materials and supplies needed for tutors.

El Puente Education Center, Inc. ($5,000) to assist in covering food expenses for the afterschool program.

Fisher Nightingale Houses ($2,600) to replace worn cookware in Fisher Houses I and II.

Friends of the House of the People ($7,500) to assist in renovating bathrooms and improving the livelihood of Rwandan refugees.

Good Neighbor House ($5,000) to purchase and install a new freezer unit, accessible ramps and flooring.

Greater Edgemont Community Coalition ($6,000) to cover the cost of supplies, tools and water to sustain community gardens in neighboring food desserts.

Habitat for Humanity for Greater Dayton ($7,500) to assist in plumbing and electric repairs for two homeowners in the Edgemont and South Dayton View neighborhoods.

Helping Hands of Dayton ($2,500) to purchase personal care items needed for Care Kits that are distributed to families facing unexpected hospital stays.

Junior Achievement of O.K.I. Partners ($3,900) to lease buses so Dayton Public School students may attend the Inspire to Hire Career Expo.

Mercy Manor, Inc. ($5,000) to purchase refrigerators, food, medication and hygiene items to assist women who are homeless in re-establishing themselves into the community.

Miami Valley Meals ($5,000) to combat food insecurity and waste in the Dayton area and assist with costs for the Prepared Meal Program.

Fellowship Tabernacle Food Pantry ($2,000) to purchase laundry and dish soap for pantry clients.

NPower, Inc. ($3,500) to cover the IT Tech Fundamentals test certification fees for young adults, veterans and their spouses.

Our Lady, Mother of Refugees Conference ($7,500) to assist families with rent, utilities and other basic needs support.

Parity, Inc. ($2,500) to cover costs for Parity, Inc.’s Youth Development of Success Program field trips.

South Community Behavioral Health ($6,100) to purchase breakfast items for Kettering City School District’s students participating in the Youth Summer Food Access program.

St. Margaret Episcopal Church ($4,000) to purchase food and educational supplies for students participating in the Dayton Scholars Afterschool Clubs.

The Unforgettables Foundation of Southern Ohio ($3,000) to support Miami Valley families in paying for proper burials when they have lost a child.

United Rehabilitation Services ($7,500) to acquire adaptive equipment for the Empowered Through Wellness Program and provide training and programs materials for staff and interns.

Virtuous New Life Ministries, Inc. ($3,000) to provide utility and rental assistance to families on the brink of service disconnection.

To apply for a Basic Human Needs Grant from The Dayton Foundation, please visit https://www.daytonfoundation.org/grant-opportunities or contact Karen Gruenberg, program officer, at (937) 225-9928.

About The Dayton Foundation

The Dayton Foundation has been the trusted charitable giving resource for thousands of individuals, families and organizations since 1921. Ranked among the oldest and largest community foundations in the nation, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.37 billion in grants since its founding, with current assets from all funds exceeding $1.12 billion. For more information about The Dayton Foundation, visit daytonfoundation.org or follow the Foundation on Facebook, X or LinkedIn.