Our mission	To eliminate youth homelessness in the Miami Valley through comprehensive and results-oriented programs that provide safety and stability for runaway, troubled, and homeless youth.

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Daybreak

Name: Daybreak
Address: 605 South Patterson Boulevard, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States

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Ways to help	Group Volunteering - Facilities Assistance Our facilities department occasionally has opportunities for groups to assist with yardwork, deep cleaning, and other upkeep projects. Occasional Teens, 55+, Adults Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams, Families Indoor, Outdoor On-site Weekdays, Weekends Administrative Support Provide administrative support (Monday-Friday only; tasks such as copying, filing, data entry, etc.). Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Office work Formal Weekdays Group Volunteering at Lindy's Bakery Lindy’s Bakery, Daybreak’s work-readiness program and dog treat bakery, provides ongoing volunteer opportunities for groups. Group members are expected to set a good example by modeling teamwork and effective communication while helping youth bake and package dog treats. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly Teens, 55+, Adults Groups (2-10), Corporate Teams, Families Indoor On-site Weekdays Lindy's Bakery Work the Lindy’s Bakery booth at area farmers markets and summer festivals. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekends Daybreak Activities Assist staff in providing Daybreak youth with artistic, musical, and recreational activities. Occasional, Weekly, Monthly 55+, Adults Individuals Indoor Formal Weekdays

Items we need now	Wish List Household Essentials Unbreakable dinnerware sets, service for 4 Unbreakable drinkware sets, service for 4 Laundry baskets Flashlights & batteries Small battery-powered travel clocks & batteries Clock radios Disinfecting wipes Facial tissue Small paper cups Linens (must be new & unused): Beds in a bag (full size) Sheet sets (twin) Bed pillows Bath towels & washcloths Dish towels & dishcloths Food & Beverage Pop-top/easy-open canned foods: Soup, chili, SpaghettiOs, ravioli Tuna, chicken & Vienna sausage Fruit Dried foods: Boxed dinners (mac & cheese, etc.) Top Ramen Cup-a-Soup Instant oatmeal Snacks: Cheese & crackers Peanut butter & crackers Granola bars & Pop-Tarts Instant oatmeal Single-serving pudding & applesauce Peanut butter Bottled water Heater Meals (self-heating meals available for purchase at HeaterMeals.com) School, Employment and Recreation Backpacks Wallets Planners Neckties & belts Work shoes (non-slip & steel-toe boots) Small umbrellas Sports equipment Xbox 360 games Board games Musical instruments Personal & Baby Care Toiletries (full size only) Disposable razors Tampons Pregnancy tests Men’s boxer briefs (S/M/L, new & unopened) Women’s underwear (S/M/L, new & unopened) Crew socks (new & unopened) Shower shoes Disposable diapers, sizes 1-6 Baby wipes In-Kind Donations

How you help	By donating money or time to Daybreak, you help ensure that at-risk, troubled, and homeless youth and young adults in the Dayton region have a place to turn for help and guidance, which reduces the liklihood that they become homeless adults. Daybreak donors are changing lives and creating futures.

About us	Daybreak changes lives and creates new futures for homeless, at-risk, and troubled youth ages 10 to 24 in the Dayton region. Daybreak serves youth and young adults in crisis through emergency shelter, transitional housing, street outreach, and employment services. Daybreak is the region’s only housing program designed to move homeless youth ages 18 to 24 out of homelessness, poverty, under-education, and crisis and into housing, financial independence, educational achievement, and self-sufficiency. Daybreak serves over to 2,000 youth each year.

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