Common Good Resources

A few of the many social change movements in Dayton

  • Call to Action

    Inspired by Dr. Korie Little Edwards’s keynote, “Faith Communities, Racial Justice, and White Comfort,” how can you, your faith communities, and institutions, support efforts for social change on the local level? Below are some of the many local organizations and initiatives promoting justice.

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    Local Black Lead Faith Community Outreaches

    Omega CDC: aims to equip individuals, families, and children with the resources, tools, and opportunities to break the cycle of generational poverty and achieve self-sufficiency through education, employment, economic development, and advocacy.

    Grace United Methodist: provides free culinary training for community members, among other outreaches

    Restorative Justice

    Montgomery County Office of Reentry: Aims to minimize barriers to effective reentry

    Montgomery County Jail Coalition: Aims to confront injustices at the Montgomery County Jail

    Writers in Residence: teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist their reentry, founded and directed by a Chaminade-Julienne graduate

    Reentry Mentorship Initiative Information and Application

    Student Volunteer Information and Application (available to UD students)

    Food Justice

    Gem City Market: co-operative model grocery store

    Mission of Mary Cooperative: provides affordable, locally grown produce

    The Food Bank: committed to hunger relief in the Miami Valley

    Food for the Journey Project: mobile soup kitchen centered on human dignity 

    Provide Respite Bags: an ideal small group activity to provide extra nutritional support

    Equitable Education

    Brunner Literacy Center – provides free individualized tutoring for adults pursuing diverse goals

    Dakota Center – after school tutoring and senior resources in the Dessota Bass community

    Advocacy and Community Building for Racial Justice

    The Conscious Connect: neighborhood revitalization promoting Children’s Equity Zones

    Parity Inc: advocating for social and economic equity within the African American Community

    NCCJ of Greater Dayton: diversity education and consultation, empowering leaders for community transformation

    Dayton Unit NAACP: Oldest and largest Civil and Human Rights organization in Dayton 

    Dayton Energy Collaborative

    Unified Power: promotes fair housing in Dayton through community efforts

    Co-op Dayton: organizes community movement and incubates cooperative enterprise for a just local economy.

    YWCA Dayton: Various services promoting racial, civil, and women’s rights

    Dayton Energy Collaborative: Promotes equitable access to environmental resources

    Additional Faith-Based Outreaches

    Catholic Social Services: local humanitarian services to a variety of disadvantaged communitiesIgnatian Spirituality Project: retreats and spiritual accompaniment for people recovering from homelessness and addiction

  • Call to Action

    Inspired by Dr. Korie Little Edwards’s keynote, “Faith Communities, Racial Justice, and White Comfort,” how can you, your faith communities, and institutions, support efforts for social change on the local level? Below are some of the many local organizations and initiatives promoting justice.

    ______________________________________________________

    Local Black Lead Faith Community Outreaches

    Omega CDC: aims to equip individuals, families, and children with the resources, tools, and opportunities to break the cycle of generational poverty and achieve self-sufficiency through education, employment, economic development, and advocacy.

    Grace United Methodist: provides free culinary training for community members, among other outreaches

    Restorative Justice

    Montgomery County Office of Reentry: Aims to minimize barriers to effective reentry

    Montgomery County Jail Coalition: Aims to confront injustices at the Montgomery County Jail

    Writers in Residence: teaches creative writing to youth who are incarcerated to empower their voices and assist their reentry, founded and directed by a Chaminade-Julienne graduate

    Reentry Mentorship Initiative Information and Application

    Student Volunteer Information and Application (available to UD students)

    Food Justice

    Gem City Market: co-operative model grocery store

    Mission of Mary Cooperative: provides affordable, locally grown produce

    The Food Bank: committed to hunger relief in the Miami Valley

    Food for the Journey Project: mobile soup kitchen centered on human dignity 

    Provide Respite Bags: an ideal small group activity to provide extra nutritional support

    Equitable Education

    Brunner Literacy Center – provides free individualized tutoring for adults pursuing diverse goals

    Dakota Center – after school tutoring and senior resources in the Dessota Bass community

    Advocacy and Community Building for Racial Justice

    The Conscious Connect: neighborhood revitalization promoting Children’s Equity Zones

    Parity Inc: advocating for social and economic equity within the African American Community

    NCCJ of Greater Dayton: diversity education and consultation, empowering leaders for community transformation

    Dayton Unit NAACP: Oldest and largest Civil and Human Rights organization in Dayton 

    Dayton Energy Collaborative

    Unified Power: promotes fair housing in Dayton through community efforts

    Co-op Dayton: organizes community movement and incubates cooperative enterprise for a just local economy.

    YWCA Dayton: Various services promoting racial, civil, and women’s rights

    Dayton Energy Collaborative: Promotes equitable access to environmental resources

    Additional Faith-Based Outreaches

    Catholic Social Services: local humanitarian services to a variety of disadvantaged communitiesIgnatian Spirituality Project: retreats and spiritual accompaniment for people recovering from homelessness and addiction