Shoes 4 the Shoeless
Shoes 4 the Shoeless, Inc. is a local non-profit that provides new, correctly fitting gym shoes and socks to Dayton area children in desperate need. Through a uniquely efficient and effective system, we help children eliminate one of poverty’s most visible stigmas.
Fisher House Foundation
Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital they serve.
Blue Skies For The Good Guys and Gals Warrior Foundation
Honor our nation’s veterans, Purple Heart Warriors and the families of fallen heroes by providing enriching, life changing experiences that facilitate new friendships and emotional healing.
American Cancer Society
Dedicated to helping people who face cancer. Learn about cancer research, patient services, early detection, treatment and education at cancer.org.
Brigid’s Path
Brigid’s Path improves the health of newborn babies and mothers impacted by addiction. We offer grace for the past, support for the present, and hope for the future.
Fairborn FISH Pantry
A local food pantry that assisted 25,000 individuals last year with the help of local businesses, citizens and churches.
Air Force Museum Foundation
Raising funds and awareness to support the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force mission by honoring every Airman’s story with a permanent home to inspire future generations.
Operation Gratitude
Every year, Operation Gratitude sends 300,000+ individually addressed Care Packages to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen deployed overseas, to their children left behind, and to the First responders, New Recruits, Veterans, Wounded Heroes, and their Care Givers.
Leading the charge to relieve hunger in our Community
For over 40 years, The Foodbank has served as the primary source of food for the hunger relief network in the Miami Valley. The Foodbank – the only one of its kind in the area – relieves hunger in the community through a network of partner agencies by acquiring and distributing food.
Supporting Our Industry
Dayton Defense
Dayton, Ohio based, not-for-profit, Industry Association established in 1995. Serving as a focal point for research, development, acquisition, and supporting new, developing, and fielded aeronautical, aerospace, and information systems. Promoting regional economic development activity among local defense contractors and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Serving the Dayton-area community in partnership with other organizations seeking to improve the defense industrial base.
AFCEA – Dayton-Wright Chapter
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA) is dedicated to increasing knowledge through the exploration of issues relevant to its members in information technology, communications, and electronics for the defense, homeland security and intelligence communities. The Dayton-Wright Chapter supports to the Greater Dayton Region through its STEM education assistance awards that encourage interest, study, and careers in the scientific and engineering disciplines necessary for sustaining the National Defense capability of the United States.
The National Military Intelligence Association (NMIA)
The National Military Intelligence Association (NMIA) is a national association of intelligence professionals. NMIA’s mission is to foster a productive exchange of information and views among military intelligence professionals, their partners and those they serve. They support the professional development of military intelligence practitioners, help recognize outstanding performers and strive to increase public understanding of the valuable contributions military intelligence operations make to national security and homeland defense.
Women In Defense
Women in Defense (WID), A National Security Organization is an affiliate of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). WID’s mission is to cultivate and support the advancement and recognition of women in all areas of national security and the defense industry. Local government and industry women worked together to establish the Greater Ohio Valley Chapter of WID to support women in all aspects of national security. They are focused on networking, mentoring, education and career growth.
