WHAT WE DO.
DC Diner
While 16.1% of households are at risk of hunger in Ohio, Dayton has a shocking 29.4% of households with children struggling with food hardship, which means that many families do not know when they will get their next meal.
The Dayton Dream Center works every week to address this need by cooking and distributing hot meals to people in downtown Dayton. We serve meals directly out of the Dream Center building on Mondays 12-1pm, Wednesday evenings 530-630pm, and Saturday 1-2pm. Saturday meals also include grocery/food donations to guests as available.
DC After School Kids Ministry
A great need exists to provide support to the many children of the under-served neighborhood surrounding the Dayton Dream Center.
We actively engage the children of east Dayton every week! Our kids program provides a safe space for kids to grow, learn, and have fun together! We offer tutoring, math and reading programs, as well as games, snacks, and take-home meals for the kids!
Suds N’ Duds
This is our on-site showers, clothing, and laundry ministry. Our laundry facility is equipped with 3 commercial washers and dryers, shower rooms, and a clothing area stocked with men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and shoes. Guests can schedule an appointment for Suds N Duds services in person or over the phone. Days of Operation are Tuesdays 12-430, Wednesdays 10-130, and Thursdays 12-430 (By Appointment Only). You can schedule an appointment by coming to the DC throughout the week and/or giving us a call at 937-469-8840.
Active Programs & Partnerships
ADOPT A BLOCK
Outreach arm of Dream Center. Street outreach in the community every day of the week to meet needs, raise up disciples, and share what God is doing at the Dream Center!
rESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Advocate for our guests. Coming alongside the lost, broken, and hungry to help them reach further as they pursue housing, rehabiliation, education, etc.
Miami Valley CTC On-Site Programs
GED (In Collaboration with Brunner Literacy Center)
Offers GED Classes and One on One Tutoring
English Language (In Collaboration with Brunner Literacy Center)
Offers English Language Classes and One on One Tutoring
Culinary Arts Introduction to the English Language
Small group classes that teach English through Culinary Arts
COOKING TEAM
Responsible for preparing the meals for our guests with hearts to love and serve like Jesus
RECOVERY/RE-ENTRY
Advocate, and come alongside those with those specifically dealing with addiction and going through recovery
On-Site Clark State University Recovery Support Program
Clark State University will be offering Pell-Granted (Free to those who qualify) classes for Peer Recovery Support. Once the PRS certificate is obtained they can fast track you to a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Certification. At this point Clark State offers 26 hours of college credit towards an Associates degree and then will provide a path to a Bachelors. No GED/Highschool equivalency required to start the program. You can find more information at this link: https://forms.office.cohttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C2Cow3H88UedEr_ddKs8FfFoaPVbGoBJpO8SGgr9Z0xURVFPTENKTElYSVdRT0dBRUM1VEVTQVhFSy4um/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=C2Cow3H88UedEr_ddKs8FfFoaPVbGoBJpO8SGgr9Z0xURVFPTENKTElYSVdRT0dBRUM1VEVTQVhFSy4u
Foster Care Programs
The Abiding Place
This is our transitional housing program that is designed for individuals who have aged out of the foster care system and may be facing homelessness or other vulnerabilities.
Foster Care Mentorship Program
Giving a time of mentoring, love, and stability to each child in foster care.
IN-HOUSE PARTNERS
Sidewalk Soldiers
Sidewalk Soldiers exists to provide hope, help, and healing to those who have been sex trafficked, and those at risk for trafficking.
Renewed Healthcare Practice with Dr Rhonda Smith, ALP
Nurse Practioner degreed and certified to support through therapy (licensed therapist), precription (step-down for addiction) and much more!