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Salvation Army Kroc Center

ChildrenDisaster ReliefEducationHealthHungerPovertySenior Services
1000 North Keowee Street, Dayton, Oh
Phone 9375388213
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Our mission

To preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Opportunities

Volunteer

Afterschool Program:  Tutoring

Senior Programs: Presenters

Recreation:  Coaches, Assistant Coaches

Community Garden & Flower Bed – Maintenance

Community Events – Backpack Distribution, Back 2 School Bash, Kroctober, Celebrate Christmas, Community Resource Day

Christmas Seasonal:  Red Kettle Bell Ringer, Christmas Food Assistance Sign – Up and Distribution

 

Background Check Requirement: Applicants who are 18 years of age or older are required to complete a background check before volunteering.
  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Answer Calls
  • On-site
  • Weekdays

🎃 2026 Kroctober Community Festival

🍂 Kroctober

📍 Kroc Park (Across from the Kroc Center) 1000 N. Keowee Street 45404
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ Festival: 1:00–3:30 PM

Join us for one of our largest annual community celebrations! We look forward to welcoming approximately 1,200 guests for an afternoon of family fun.

I will work with high school students to help them obtain community service hours.

🙌 Volunteer Schedule

12:00–1:00 PM | Vendor Set-Up

  • Assist vendors with set-up

1:00–3:30 PM | During the Festival

  • 🎈 Monitor bounce houses
    Toddler • Small • Large + Slide
  • 🎲 Oversee the games area
    Mancala • Connect Four • Cornhole & more
  • 📸 Assist with the photo booth
  • 🍿 Distribute cotton candy and popcorn

3:30–4:00 PM | Clean-Up

  • Help clean up and return the festival area to its original condition

 
  • One-time
  • Teens, 21+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
  • In Person, Event support, Outdoor
  • None
  • Weekends

Community Outreach

Mobile Feeding, Backpack Giveaway, Read & Feed, Food Vouchers for Greene County Residents Only.
Utility Assistance
Our goal is to help households understand what utility assistance options may be available based on current program guidelines and funding. Utility assistance is limited and may be provided once per calendar year per household. Submitting an application does not guarantee assistance.
Important Information:
Please Call Support Services at:
937-528-5120 (Monday-Friday) 9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00-3:00 PM
Greene County Residents are to call 937-372-9810 in Xenia Monday – Thursday 8:00 – Noon
Apply online:  SAHelp.org
  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals, Families
  • On-site
  • Weekdays
Apply Online
How you help

Volunteers help make our organization successful.
About us

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God.