oRGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
OXFAM aMERICA
Oxfam America is a global organization working to right the wrongs of poverty, hunger, and injustice. They save lives, develop long-term solutions to poverty, and campaign for social change. As one of 17 members of the international Oxfam confederation, they work with people in more than 90 countries to create lasting solutions. Oxfam America works on the scene, helping people gain the hope, skills, and direction to create a new future. They are also active in the global arena, addressing social injustice through our advocacy, public education, and emergency assistance programs.
Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign
The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The campaign also engages the public to make ending childhood hunger a national priority.
Organizatoins IN THE DAYTON, OHIO AREA
St. Vincent De Paul
www.stvincentdayton.org
St. Vincent de Paul, Dayton District Council is a 501(C)(3) organization established in 1948 that assists the homeless and impoverished by sharing God’s love by providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, food, clothing, household items, and guidance to leading a self-sufficient life. We provide aid to those on the brink of losing housing, those who are currently homeless, and to those working to secure permanent housing. This is where we volunteer weekly and what sparked our passion for the rights of homeless people.
St. Vincent de Paul, Dayton District Council is a 501(C)(3) organization established in 1948 that assists the homeless and impoverished by sharing God’s love by providing emergency shelter, transitional housing, food, clothing, household items, and guidance to leading a self-sufficient life. We provide aid to those on the brink of losing housing, those who are currently homeless, and to those working to secure permanent housing. This is where we volunteer weekly and what sparked our passion for the rights of homeless people.
HOMEFULL
www.homefull.org
Homefull works to end homelessness by providing housing, services, advocacy and education. They offer a comprehensive continuum of care and services, from homelessness prevention to permanent housing. We are part of a network of services in Montgomery County designed to help people help themselves.
Homefull works to end homelessness by providing housing, services, advocacy and education. They offer a comprehensive continuum of care and services, from homelessness prevention to permanent housing. We are part of a network of services in Montgomery County designed to help people help themselves.
dAYBREAK
www.daybreakdayton.org
Daybreak was established in 1975 in Dayton, Ohio as an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth. Today, Daybreak operates Miami Valley's only 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency youth shelter and has grown to include outreach, prevention, transitional housing, life-skills education, and other follow-up services for runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth. Daybreak is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Daybreak was established in 1975 in Dayton, Ohio as an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth. Today, Daybreak operates Miami Valley's only 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency youth shelter and has grown to include outreach, prevention, transitional housing, life-skills education, and other follow-up services for runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth. Daybreak is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Lindy & cOMPANY
www.daybreakdayton.org/a/Lindy-Company.html
Lindy & Company is Daybreak's business and in-house work-readiness program. It is a pet treat bakery...and more. Lindy & Company gives Daybreak youth an important opportunity to learn valuable employment skills and create a path to sustainable employment.
Lindy & Company is Daybreak's business and in-house work-readiness program. It is a pet treat bakery...and more. Lindy & Company gives Daybreak youth an important opportunity to learn valuable employment skills and create a path to sustainable employment.