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Our Civic Leadership Program cohort had the opportunity to hear from several civic leaders during their last session on how local government works.

Members of the Community Investment Fund cohort had the opportunity to meet with local and national philanthropic partners, sharing their community impact and expanding networks.

Learn to Earn Dayton had the opportunity to facilitate a breakout session at the Youth Summit earlier this month, sharing the final draft of the My Voice. My City. My Future. master plan with local students.

Team L2ED, alongside regional partners Omega CDC and Preschool Promise, Inc., were in Atlanta this week at the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network Convening.

The program is expanding its scope to serve any resident of the City of Dayton with a school-aged child facing eviction. In collaboration with the Dayton Municipal Court, we are working to develop a new student eviction prevention database to proactively identify and offer services to at-risk families.

Learn to Earn Dayton is currently hiring for a coordinator position to support strategic initiatives. This position is part of the team...

Learn to Earn Dayton announces the launch of the Community Outcomes Data Dashboard. Originally created as a resource for the Montgomery County Two-Generation Collaborative to track progress connected to their efforts to support families, Learn to Earn Dayton is pleased to make this dashboard available for all members of the community working toward improved outcomes.

In Northwest Dayton, Youth House Inc. is empowering youth of color and building community strength through culturally grounded programs, essential resources, and safe, affirming spaces.

Alex Bohler, founder of Hatch Architects Design Center, shared the difference this funding has made, “kids deserve to know this career exists—and that they can do it too.”

This year's cohort was selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants, representing a diverse range of professional backgrounds and life experiences within the City of Dayton.

Spectrum New Beginnings (SNB) is cultivating holistic wellness and self-care for Black individuals and families in a community long impacted by health disparities.

Earlier this month, Learn to Earn Dayton sponsored a training for leaders from our Montgomery County Two-Generation Collaborative at the...

“Our number one goal is to support academic growth,” Campbell explains. “The after-school tutoring program has become a safe place where students are getting the support they need to grow.”

Children’s funding coordinators work with leaders and advocates in communities to help improve the lives of children and youth through strategic public financing.

What began as a modest outreach program for young girls, quickly grew into something bigger, On Purpose Academy and Mentoring Center (OPAMC) is a co-ed preschool focused on delivering education services for early childhood and school-aged children. OPAMC is more than a classroom, it is a catalyst for growth. Their mission is to elevate and inspire preschoolers and youth to be focused, purposeful, and resilient.

We were inspired by national leaders, and encouraged to continue building momentum for connected systems that better serve our students and families.

In 2021, the Equity Center was a small but passionate organization operating on a $40,000 budget. In just a few years, and many community partnerships later, it has grown into a key force within Dayton, expanding its reach and growing tenfold. They work to revive communities through education & workforce development.

Last week, Learn to Earn Dayton invited student and adult participants from the Student Vision for Dayton work groups to come together and review the My Voice. My City. My Future. draft plan, to ensure it appropriately aligns with the shared vision and reflects the voices of the youth who participated.

A core tenet of Hrkman's message was the critical role of media in a healthy democracy. He challenged every CIF participant – and indeed, everyone committed to community service – to actively leverage available tools to amplify their organization's story.

Learn to Earn Dayton is thrilled to welcome Amara Payne as its Policy and Advocacy Summer Fellow, serving on the Strategic Initiatives Team.