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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.

Through JFF’s Pathways to Prosperity initiative, the goal is to re-imagine these systems to get to their goal of helping 75 million Americans, especially students facing barriers, access quality jobs by 2033.

That's why Learn to Earn Dayton is a proud partner with the Career-Connected Learning Coalition and in support of expanded career exploration

Adding to our summer staff, Caitlyn Russell has joined Learn to Earn Dayton as the Communications & Development intern.

The Learn to Earn Dayton welcoming a few new faces this summer. First to join us is Lakshmi Sneha. Lakshmi Sneha is a Master of Public...

As the school year comes to a close, Learn to Earn Dayton reflected on the expansion of the Pathways for Accelerated College and Career Experiences (PACCE) pilot program to serve Ohio's students.

At the Board of Trustees meeting on May 9, Learn to Earn Dayton welcomed several new board members. James Cosby, Bottom Line Lucious Plant, Dayton Development Coalition (ret.) Jessica Salem, Dayton Children's Hospital Joshua Stucky, Square One Salon & Spa

As the terms of several dedicated members of our Board of Trustees drew to a close, Learn to Earn Dayton took a moment at our recent...

exploring housing, education, wellness, and economic vitality strategies to strengthen our work in Northwest Dayton.

Continuing to expand and sustain Regional Education Partnerships throughout Ohio is a key strategy that works

L2ED joined with the Ohio Afterschool Network to raise our voice for high-quality out-of-school programming as part of the OAN Advocacy Day.

The Dayton Foundation included Learn to Earn Dayton in its recent article about its regional collaborations and leadership initiatives.

Civic Leadership Program, a transformative training academy designed to empower residents with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to advocate for students and families.

The Civic Leadership Program is pleased to share the schedule for the inaugural cohort. Check your availability and apply!