NEWS
605 Main Entrance Closed
Early on Saturday, September 9, a vehicle struck the front entrance of our mail building at 605 South Patterson Boulevard, causing significant damage. Fortunately, nobody inside Daybreak was injured in this event. Due to the damage however, the front entrance to our 605 building is closed indefinitely, while our facilities team and outside partners can make repairs. All of our services, including our 24/7 emergency shelter for youths age 10-22 [...]
Locally Owned Pizza Chain Gives Back In More Ways Than One
For the second year in a row, locally owned craft pizza restaurant Old Scratch Pizza has provided Daybreak and David's Place at Daybreak with not only a sizeable monetary contribution, but also custom designed tees and tanks inspired by Pride month in Dayton. As part of the chain's popular "cones for a cause" event in June, customers and staff helped raise funds for Daybreak and it's unique programming for homeless [...]
NEWSLETTERS
From watching on the sidelines to leading the group
How one Daybreak youth found his self-confidence In September 2019 we sat down to chat with 23-year-old Travis. As you read, keep in mind that donors, through their gifts, play an important roll in Travis' life. Daybreak: How did you hear about Daybreak? Travis: I was 14 years old and in foster care. Greene County Children Services took foster kids on a tour of Daybreak. I found myself needing [...]
Walter, Dana, Nick: three reasons to watch Daybreak’s heartwarming video
See for yourself the impact your generosity has on our youth We know your time is precious. Even so, we we hope you're able to spare eight minutes to watch our video. When you watch, you'll get a glimpse of how your generosity helps our kids. You'll know without a doubt that your donations are put to good work. Walter says his whole life was changed. "I never knew [...]
VIDEOS
Judge Wallace of Montgomery County Juvenile Court on Community Partnership
I have Judge Wallace with me who is from Montgomery County Juvenile Court. Thank you for being here. You're very welcome. I'm pleased to be here. https://youtu.be/HChSlEuhmJQ?si=SSXG0iUP4In4emoJ So, how long have you been involved with Daybreak and how did you get connected with us? Well, I began working in Montgomery County in 2001 as a prosecutor in the juvenile division. Through that role I learned about Daybreak, and it [...]
Altar Lee on Adaptability and Accepting Help
I have with me Altar Lee who is a previous client and also been a featured speaker at our annual Champions for Youth event. Tell us what was the moment of instability that brought you to Daybreak? The moment of instability would probably be my mental health. When it started becoming clear because I am a person who has borderline personality disorder. I am diagnosed with it. I've had it [...]