NEWS
CFY Table Captain Luncheon A Success
Recently we had a chance to host a luncheon for our Champions For Youth table captains, and invite them to meet our newest executive leaders as well as to provide their valuable feedback on how we can improve the event for years to come! In addition to the catered lunch and conversation, Daybreak staff were able to present table captains with a special commemorative lapel pin noting the number of [...]
Daybreak Receives Silver Seal of Transparency from Candid
Dayton, OH - Daybreak Dayton, the Miami Valley's only emergency shelter for youth and young adults, is proud to announce that they have once again received the Silver Seal of Transparency from Candid. This recognition furthers Daybreak's commitment to positive stewardship and transparency with our supporter base. The Candid Silver Seal of Transparency is a recognition awarded by Candid (formerly GuideStar) to nonprofit organizations that meet certain standards of transparency. [...]
NEWSLETTERS
Daybreak youth soars to success
Jasmine, 21 years old with sparkling brown eyes and a mile-wide smile, was kind enough to share her Daybreak experience at our Champions for Youth breakfast and luncheon fundraisers in November 2015. Jasmine delivered her remarks with confidence, greatly impressing the almost 500 guests in attendance. In March 2012, shortly before turning 18, Jasmine had to leave home. She stayed with various friends and relatives at first. After graduating [...]
Daybreak support system vital to youth success
Thanks to generous donor support, Carlisha has overcome homelessness and is a responsible citizen in our community. She recently moved out of Daybreak's housing program and assumed the lease on her apartment. She works at Premier Health and takes classes toward a double major at Sinclair Community College. Finally, on top of supporting herself and going to school, Carlisha's involved in raising her three younger siblings and has them [...]
VIDEOS
Terri FitzHarris on Knowledge as Power and Making a Difference
I'd like to welcome volunteer Terri FitzHarris today to the interview. Terri is a volunteer here at Daybreak. How long have you been involved with us? Since January of 2024. I met Travis [Rindler] in December 2024 when—I'm the service of philanthropy chairman of my sorority, the Dayton alumni chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha—I reached out to Travis to see how we could help him at Christmas. When I met [...]
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 [...]