Generations Campaign
THE STORY IN VIDEOS
THE STORY IN VIDEOS
In our second century of service to the greater Miami Valley region, it’s a great time to reflect on how we got here, the important role we play, and why we expect to be here for another hundred years.
We launched the public phase of our Generations Campaign in April of 2022. This 6-minute video will give you an overview of the priority areas we’ll be able to grow and improve as we progress through and beyond the five-year campaign. (2021-2025)
Through the Generations Campaign, we will add a 6,000 sq. foot facility to our current building at 922 W. Riverview Avenue, providing a new open floor pantry space, additional storage, and a new indoor loading area. Renovations will also include a ground floor welcome center, a community gathering room, and an elevator which will provide accessibility to the current building’s second and third floors. (Animated rendering by RDA Group Architects, LLC.)
Mike Parks, President of the Dayton Foundation
Shelley Dickstein, Dayton City Manager
Scott Barr, President & CEO of Shelby County United Way
Gina McFarlane-El, CEO of Five Rivers Health Centers
Bro. Ray Fitz, S.M., President Emeritus, University of Dayton
Michelle Riley, CEO of The Foodbank
Dr. Steven Johnson, President & CEO of Sinclair Community College
Matt Joseph, Dayton City Commissioner
Primarily funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation, our RideConnect volunteer driver program has exceeded expectations in its first three years of its existence. Starting with one driver in July 2021, the program now has 25 drivers providing rides to essential appointments, work, and other destinations. Drivers logged 93,341 miles from July 2021 to the end of September 2024, providing more than 3,000 rides and spending over 4,400 hours serving others. Volunteers are trained, use their own vehicles, and are compensated for mileage.