Our Initiatives
POWER Career Pathway
Roosevelt Neighborhood School
Roosevelt Neighborhood School
Through our partnership with Fifth-Third Bank, Procter and Gamble, and the Dayton Foodbank, we operate a three-week, paid workforce development class that provides opportunities for direct employment at a living wage. Graduates from the program become Certified Forklift Operators and receive physical and mental health training.
Roosevelt Neighborhood School
Roosevelt Neighborhood School
Roosevelt Neighborhood School
Through our partnership with Dayton Public Schools, we provide resources to students at Roosevelt Elementary, where they participate in afterschool programming, with STEM activities, athletic training, and academic support. Want to get involved? Fill out a contact form below.
Jan's Closet
Roosevelt Neighborhood School
Kupanda Project
Jan's Closet began in 2019 thanks to the ingenuity of Janice Williams, who pioneered a boutique that offers a wide selection of clothing for all persons at a low cost. Shop by making an appointment below!
Kupanda Project
Digital Skills: Grow with Google
Kupanda Project
Dayton Equity Center is currently working with the leaders, churches, and organizations of the African Diaspora to embody the Swahili concept of “Kupanda”. The word, which means we are rising”, is our holistic approach to employ sustainable techniques that cultivate strength in the resettlement community.
The Sankofa Community
Digital Skills: Grow with Google
Digital Skills: Grow with Google
Food justice is an important part of community justice. We have joined with key partner organizations to weekly provide food educational activities for over 50 families. With the help of Citiwide, West Dayton Strong, we provide coats, clothing, as well as interactive experiences for over 100 children throughout the year.
Digital Skills: Grow with Google
Digital Skills: Grow with Google
Digital Skills: Grow with Google
Dayton Equity Center is proud to partner with Grow with Google to equip people who have been impacted by the justice system with digital skills they can use to get a job or start a business. As part of this initiative, we are offering trainings that range from basic skills training on topics like job searching and resume building, to more
Dayton Equity Center is proud to partner with Grow with Google to equip people who have been impacted by the justice system with digital skills they can use to get a job or start a business. As part of this initiative, we are offering trainings that range from basic skills training on topics like job searching and resume building, to more advanced training on topics like using spreadsheets to budget for a business.