The Dayton Foundation

Have you seen the new mural on the side of Tuffy Brooks Sporting Goods on Keowee in Dayton? The artist behind this new community portrait is our very own “resident artist” and longest-serving employee, Regina Dixon! This beautiful, new bright spot in our region is part of the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition’s series of suicide prevention murals. An initiative to bring hope to members of our community who are experiencing difficult times. Know a friend or a loved one experiencing mental health issues? Learn more about the Montgomery County Prevention Coalition: https://lnkd.in/dw92bmf

The African-American Community Fund, a component fund of The Dayton Foundation, recently changed its funding focus to prioritize its grantmaking to support local, African-American led and serving grassroots organizations. This enables the AACF to assist more organizations that may not have the capacity or resources to generate the funding they need to advance their programming and missions – a win for grassroots organizations and our community! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 Learn more about the AACF’s new grantmaking focus in its recently released annual report: https://lnkd.in/g69mZn45. Apply for the next discretionary grants cycle [Deadline: September 30]! Find more information and apply, here: https://bit.ly/3vUhP9l.  

Nonprofits! Does your organization need funding to provide basic necessities to our community or for a performing arts project? Here are two grant opportunities with upcoming deadlines. Basic Human Needs Grants [Deadline: August 9] Allegro Fund [Deadline: August 19] Find eligibility requirements and apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/g2REPjwp.

“I try to learn something new every day. I don’t see myself slowing down or just staying at home. I enjoyed my career in teaching, and I still like to mentor people to this day.” – Debra Brathwaite, PhD From teacher, to principal, to superintendent, mentor and now Del Mar Encore Fellow, Debra Brathwaite’s life’s work has been to better early childhood education. Throughout her career and her recent work with the Preschool Promise initiative, she’s done just that.   Read more about Dr. Brathwaite’s impact on our education system and work as a Del Mar Encore Fellow. https://lnkd.in/gNRENvvu

The Dayton Foundation's office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. Have a happy and safe week, Greater Dayton!

We’re hiring! Get more details about the following fellowship positions on our website. 🟠 Del Mar Encore Fellow, Dayton Workforce Coalition [Application closes July 12] 🟢 Del Mar Encore Fellow, Learn to Earn Dayton [Application closes July 12] Learn more about this opportunity: https://lnkd.in/evC82C_c.

Nonprofits! 👋 The application deadline for our next Discretionary Grants cycle is next Monday, July 8 at 4 p.m. Visit our website for eligibility requirements and to submit an application: https://lnkd.in/g2REPjwp.

Paul Laurence Dunbar, a classmate of Orville Wright and the first African-American to gain eminence as a poet, continues to inspire many people through his influence and legacy.   To honor his impact, community volunteers and a committee led by renowned Dayton artist, Willis Bing Davis, established the Paul Laurence Dunbar Statue Fund (#8590) through The Dayton Foundation.   Donations to the fund have helped to complete the life-size sculpture designed by nationally acclaimed sculptor, Ed Hamilton.   Visit the link for more information on this project. https://bit.ly/4c0aGaO

“At a young age, I realized I had found my purpose to be a helper.” Influenced by a strong faith and the examples of her father, a retired military veteran, and her mother, a retired food service manager, Jackie has made service to others and to her community the cornerstone of her career, volunteer work and charitable endeavors. Today, thanks to the two funds she established through the African-American Community Fund of The Dayton Foundation, she supports causes and organizations important to her and aids aspiring African-American college students from Montgomery County. Read her story here: https://lnkd.in/gbFBcF35.

Two local police chiefs are working to erect a law enforcement memorial in Dayton. Read their story: https://lnkd.in/g--x_i-U. Support their project through their Dayton Foundation fund:   https://lnkd.in/gxuFJd-g.