[mpen-dayton] Miami Valley Local Events & News

	You're invited! Enjoy an evening of camaraderie, music, delicacies, and esteemed honorees. The annual Access to Justice Awards Gala is presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Legal Aid of Western Ohio and the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project, organizations that provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals who are victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, disability and public benefits concerns and immigration issues. Proceeds from the Gala assist people who cannot afford to hire an attorney in civil legal cases. Reservations are being accepted for the 2016 Access to Justice Awards Gala  Thursday, November 3 | 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center. The Gala includes a reception and awards program that celebrates individuals and organizations that have provided extraordinary assistance to disadvantaged individuals and families ensuring justice for all. Please join us in recognition of the 2016 honorees: Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award Merle Wilberding, an attorney with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A, is the recipient of the Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award for his extraordinary efforts to combat the underlying cause of many injustices in our community. By educating at-risk youths on how laws and the justice system work to create a peaceful and fair society, and by helping them know their legal rights, Wilberding has provided these youth with ways combat bullying in our schools and society. Wilberding, an accomplished attorney from austere beginnings, has developed activity books designed to uplift at-risk students. Free copies have been distributed to more than 40,000 students in the state. Community Advocacy Award Zakiya Sankara-Jabar is the recipient of a Community Advocacy Award for her efforts to address race equity in the schools. When her three-year-old child was "pushed out" of school, Sankara-Jabar went to work addressing suspensions and exclusionary discipline rates that are disproportionate among minorities and low-income students. Her work has prompted policy changes at local, state and national levels. Community Impact Award A staunch advocate for the needy and most vulnerable residents of our community, Dean Lovelace is the recipient of a Community Impact Award. Lovelace recently retired after 22 years as the longest serving Dayton City Commissioner. Commissioner Lovelace's has challenged banks against predatory lending, advocated for "living wages," and pressed for reinvestment in economically challenged communities. Distinguished Service Award The Honorable Mary Wiseman of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court is being recognized with a Distinguished Service Award for her ardent support of legal aid programs and pro bono legal assistance in the Miami Valley. Judge Wiseman has served as president of the GDVLP and on the boards of trustees for ABLE and LAWO. A past attorney with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. and former Dayton City Commissioner, her commitment to serving under-privileged area residents has been evident on the bench and in her community service. The Access to Justice Awards Gala is generously sponsored by WilmerHale. Tickets* are $100 for individual patron and $150 for grand patron and may be secured for the event with a credit card online at campaign4equaljustice.org or by contacting Karla Garrett Harshaw at (937) 535-4432 or kharshaw@ablelaw.org. Checks should be made payable to Access to Justice Awards Gala and mailed by Friday, October 28 to: Access to Justice Awards Gala c/o ABLE and LAWO 130 W. Second St. Suite 700 Dayton, OH 45402 *Please note â€" there are no physical tickets for this event. You and your guests are asked to check-in when you arrive at the Gala.
	ABLE LAWO GDVLP

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·         (Oct. 11) FW: Clark and Greene County Community Agency Networking Meeting

·         (Oct. 15) FW: Finding Dory ---- Free Movie by CHILDREN MATTER! Montgomery County

·         (Oct. 15) FW: City of Dayton Housing Symposium

·         (Nov. 3) FW: On behalf of ABLE, LAWO and GDVLP - Gala Invitation

·         FW: 32nd Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. K-12 Art, Poetry & Prose Contest

·         FW: Languages Spoken in Homes, Montgomery County

·         FW: It's Happening on the Peace Corridor!

·         FW: Homefull Happenings

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From: Christopher Beers
Subject: Clark and Greene County Community Agency Networking Meeting - Tuesday, October 11

Hi, I am sending out an invite for the upcoming agency meeting in Clark County on Tuesday October 11, 2016. We are asking everyone that is planning to attend to register on Eventbrite, the link is attach to the email. This way we can get an accurate count on participates. Please forward to your community partners. Please note of new location. Will be held at Wittenberg University at 200 Ward St., Springfield, Oh 45504. There will be plenty of parking for those that are not familiar with that location. Parking is available at the Joseph C Shouvlin Center, on the street and across from the Shouvlin Center. Please RSVP by October 7 and I look forward to seeing you. Feel free to forward this to your friends and colleagues.

Click Here to RSVP: https://buckeye-clarke-greenecountyagencymeeting.eventbrite.com

 

 

From: Carrie J. Rogge
Subject: FW: Finding Dory ---- Free Movie by CHILDREN MATTER! Montgomery County

Flyer for a CHILDREN MATTER! Montgomery County sponsored free showing of the movie Finding Dory…..and pass it on!

 

 

From: Marcellus, Ken [mailto:Ken.Marcellus@daytonohio.gov]
Subject: FW: City of Dayton Housing Symposium

The City of Dayton cordially invites you to attend the inaugural City of Dayton Housing Symposium on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at the Dayton Convention Center.  The Housing Symposium is an opportunity for community leaders and stakeholders, real estate professionals, community and economic development professionals, developers, property managers, and non-profit partners to learn about current housing trends in the Dayton region and share best practices and successes.  Please plan to join the community conversation and register today: (http://tiny.cc/7eksey).

 

 

From: Garrett Harshaw, Karla
Subject: FW: On behalf of ABLE, LAWO and GDVLP - Gala Invitation
   

	You're invited! Enjoy an evening of camaraderie, music, delicacies, and esteemed honorees. The annual Access to Justice Awards Gala is presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Legal Aid of Western Ohio and the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project, organizations that provide free legal assistance to low-income individuals who are victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, disability and public benefits concerns and immigration issues. Proceeds from the Gala assist people who cannot afford to hire an attorney in civil legal cases. Reservations are being accepted for the 2016 Access to Justice Awards Gala  Thursday, November 3 | 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center. The Gala includes a reception and awards program that celebrates individuals and organizations that have provided extraordinary assistance to disadvantaged individuals and families ensuring justice for all. Please join us in recognition of the 2016 honorees: Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award Merle Wilberding, an attorney with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A, is the recipient of the Lloyd O'Hara Public Interest Law Award for his extraordinary efforts to combat the underlying cause of many injustices in our community. By educating at-risk youths on how laws and the justice system work to create a peaceful and fair society, and by helping them know their legal rights, Wilberding has provided these youth with ways combat bullying in our schools and society. Wilberding, an accomplished attorney from austere beginnings, has developed activity books designed to uplift at-risk students. Free copies have been distributed to more than 40,000 students in the state. Community Advocacy Award Zakiya Sankara-Jabar is the recipient of a Community Advocacy Award for her efforts to address race equity in the schools. When her three-year-old child was "pushed out" of school, Sankara-Jabar went to work addressing suspensions and exclusionary discipline rates that are disproportionate among minorities and low-income students. Her work has prompted policy changes at local, state and national levels. Community Impact Award A staunch advocate for the needy and most vulnerable residents of our community, Dean Lovelace is the recipient of a Community Impact Award. Lovelace recently retired after 22 years as the longest serving Dayton City Commissioner. Commissioner Lovelace's has challenged banks against predatory lending, advocated for "living wages," and pressed for reinvestment in economically challenged communities. Distinguished Service Award The Honorable Mary Wiseman of the Montgomery County Common Pleas Court is being recognized with a Distinguished Service Award for her ardent support of legal aid programs and pro bono legal assistance in the Miami Valley. Judge Wiseman has served as president of the GDVLP and on the boards of trustees for ABLE and LAWO. A past attorney with Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. and former Dayton City Commissioner, her commitment to serving under-privileged area residents has been evident on the bench and in her community service. The Access to Justice Awards Gala is generously sponsored by WilmerHale. Tickets* are $100 for individual patron and $150 for grand patron and may be secured for the event with a credit card online at campaign4equaljustice.org or by contacting Karla Garrett Harshaw at (937) 535-4432 or kharshaw@ablelaw.org. Checks should be made payable to Access to Justice Awards Gala and mailed by Friday, October 28 to: Access to Justice Awards Gala c/o ABLE and LAWO 130 W. Second St. Suite 700 Dayton, OH 45402 *Please note – there are no physical tickets for this event. You and your guests are asked to check-in when you arrive at the Gala.
	ABLE LAWO GDVLP

 

 

From: David K. Greer
Subject: FW: 32nd Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. K-12 Art, Poetry & Prose Contest

REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER              DAYTON EDUCATION SSOCIATION
KING, JR. SCHOOL PROGRAM       David A. Romick, President
Margaret Peters, Chair                                    111 W. First Street
1312 Princeton Drive                                        Suite 1100
Dayton, Ohio 45406                              Dayton, Ohio 45402
937-274-8362                                          937-224-7236
mpeters0312@sbcglobal.net                   daromick@dps.k12.oh.us

September 29, 2016

Teachers and Community Leaders

The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School Program Committee and the Dayton Education Association invite you and the students in your school/organization to participate in the 32nd Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. K-12 Art, Poetry (including Rap) and Prose Contest.

Information about the following items is on the attached flyer.
      

·         Eligibility

·         Awards

·         Topics (including a new topic)

·         Rules

·         Criteria

·         Submissions/Deadline

·         Awards Ceremony

·         Questions (Contact Person)

The deadline for receipt of entries at the DEA is Monday, November 30, 2016.

We are looking forward to receiving entries from your students.

Sincerely,

Margaret E. Peters                                                        David A. Romick

Margaret E. Peters, Chair                                                                      David A. Romick, President
MLK School Program Committee                                                         Dayton Education Association

 

 

From: Cheryl Scroggins
Subject: Languages Spoken in Homes, Montgomery County

In follow-up to our conversation during the DCHE Advisory Council meeting, here is some information about languages spoken in Ohio and Montgomery County, Ohio.
      

1.       US Census, American Fact Finder, http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?src=CF

2.       Languages Spoken at Home by the Residents of Montgomery County based on a survey (http://statisticalatlas.com/county/Ohio/Montgomery-County/Languages):
Armenian, Arabic, African (Amharic, Ibo, Twi, Yoruba, Bantu, Swahili, Somali), Chinese, Cambodian, Dutch (Dutch, Pennsylvania Dutch, Afrikaans), French, French Creole, German, Greek, Gujarati, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Navajo, Other Slavic, Other Indic, Other Indo-European, Other Asian, Other Pacific Island, Other Native American (Apache, Cherokee, Dakota, Pima, Yupik), Other, Portuguese, Polish, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Scandinavian (Danish, Norwegian, Swedish), Serbo-Croatian, Thai, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yiddish

3.       Languages Spoken in Ohio, http://names.mongabay.com/languages/states/Ohio.html. This is quite an extensive list.

 

 

From: SAPC
Subject: It's Happening on the Peace Corridor!

It's Happening on the Peace Corridor!

This month:  Step into the garden at our Global Feast for Peace Event held 9/11, check out the updates on the Gateway Sign, find out what happened at the Belgian Ale & Food Festival, get an update on the Grocery Co-Op, find out what's new at the Holbrooke Bridge, and get ready for the Longest Table!

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Global Feast for Peace is a Bounty!
  

A bake sale, a garden, a group of peace-minded people--all part of the Global Feast for Peace that happened at our SAPC garden on Sunday, September 11th, Peace Day.  Weather was perfect, and so was the Applesauce Bread.   Circle of VisionKeepers's program director Khadijah Ali was there to keep things lively with her fresh baked goods!  We had a Farmer's Market, a Bake Sale and a Plant Sale. That's gonna be our format for future Global Feasts for Peace and for future happenings at the Salem Garden. And what we pulled out of the garden was amazing. Tomatoes, kale, beets, sweet potatoes, chard and parsley! Check out these sweet potatoes! As you know, anyone who wants to help out with the work of maintaining this garden gets a share of the vegetables, and there was plenty to share! There were about 40 people in attendance throughout the 11-2 time, and this event at our Salem Garden was made possible through the Salem Avenue Peace Corridor, the Circle of Visionkeepers, and the Community of Peace Garden. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We raised about $200 overall.  Think of this as a seed--think of what it will grow!

The Road Leads to a Grocery Store!

We're on this journey together!  We want to keep you informed as we travel down this road to create good jobs and access to good food in our community.  Rest assured it will be a long road, but well worth the time when we have a full service worker-owned grocery store up and running.  With your help, we are and will continue to make progress!

While an exact location for the grocery store is still being determined, a market study has been completed.  The final report indicated that a grocery co-op would be a profitable and good fit in the lower Salem Avenue area.

Earlier in the summer, people living and working along lower Salem Avenue corridor and adjacent areas provided their feedback through a robust survey process.  The surveys showed strong support for a grocery store and also revealed that many residents in the area would make the store their primary source for grocery shopping.

The next step on the road to good food will be the development of a business plan. This is a necessary step and to secure additional support and funding when we are ready to purchase land and build the grocery store.  This process is currently underway!

So what's the next step on the road to good food?  Be on the lookout for a share drive coming to your neighborhood in the fall!

The Longest Table Dayton

Imagine this: A line of tables spanning across the Third Street Bridge. Now envision members of all walks of life in Dayton, sitting down, to break bread with neighbors. Doctors, activists, blue collar workers, pastors, business leaders, teachers, lawyers, young creatives; all coming together to eat and talk. People who want to work together to make positive changes to our community. This vision is becoming a reality and you can be part of it.

Read More about the LONGEST TABLE or Register Now for The Longest Table

Belgian Ale and Food Festival

What a success this was! It just proves to us--no matter where in the city you want people to come--if you have the right event, you will attract folks!  A record number of people from 25 different zipcodes.  We gathered so many event sponsorships.  We feel so much gratitude for everyone who helped out, everyone who came, everyone who supported us!  Follow the link for some more COOL pictures of the event, and more review of the Belgian Ale and Food Festival!

Read More about the Belgian Ale and Food Festival

Bridge to Peace

We're nearing the 21st Anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords and did you know that Dayton has a memorial plaza to the memory of Richard C. Holbrooke, the man who helped make the peace accords a reality?

Read more about the Dedication of the Holbrooke Bridge

 

 

From: Tina M. Patterson; CEO, Homefull
Subject: Homefull Happenings

Dear Friend:

I was recently in Washington DC participating in a Leadership Summit for the National Alliance to End Homelessness on Rapid Rehousing.  Rapid Rehousing is a national model that quickly and cost-effectively ends homelessness.  It was an honor to have been invited to participate. This is truly a reflection of the work that the staff of Homefull does each and every day to help the nearly 4,000 homeless men, women and children we serve each year.

Fall is finally upon us which means that the holidays aren't far away, so we are planning for them as we speak.  Registration for Adopt a Family is already underway and we'll be announcing our lineup of events for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week soon. The third week of November is always a time for all of us to do our part in educating the community about the realities of what not only Homefull clients, but also thousands of others in our community face each day.

Finally, we are hosting our second Business Breakfast on Wednesday, October 12th here at the Homefull administrative offices.  If you want to learn more about what we do and how you can help, please plan to attend.

As always, I thank you for your generous and continued support of Homefull!

 

David's Story David became homeless in 2015 and had no other alternative than to enter the Gettysburg Gateway Shelter for Men where he met his Homefull case manager, Scott.  David and Scott worked diligently together to focus on housing and employment goals. David was quickly referred to the Homefull Solutions Employment Training Program, where he received high praise from his supervisor.  Upon completion, he secured a permanent job with Homefull Solutions working at The Market at Wright Stop Plaza.  His hours and responsibilities have expanded to full-time, which includes working Saturdays at Homefull's booth at 2nd Street Market; where we sell local produce and also facilitate the SNAP program for low income residents who can shop using their benefits at the Market. "Homefull is a great organization that really tries to help people.  They've helped me personally with a great job and support," says David.  Homefull Selected as Dayton Mall "Love Locks" Recipient for October Homefull is excited to announce that it has been selected as the recipient of the Dayton Mall's Love Locks campaign for October! Locks are purchased at Guest Services near JC Penney, a message is written on them and then displayed on a tree for everyone to see. All proceeds for the month of October will go to Homefull so what a great time to get some early holiday shopping done! Homefull Farm Stand at Courthouse Square   Homefull will be at Courthouse Square this Tuesday, September 27th selling some of it's farm produce.  This a terrific way to get out and enjoy the terrific weather while it lasts and also support a great cause. Produce locally grown at the Homefull Micro-Farm will be available for purchase.  Look for peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, okra, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce and more! Information will also be available about upcoming events, how to get involved and more! Hours of the stand will be from 11:30am-1:00pm. There will also be food vendors and entertainment, so stop by for lunch and take home food for dinner.    Adopt a Family for the Holidays It's that time of year and we are already thinking about the holidays. You can help make dreams come true and bring smiles to children and their families for the holidays! Planning is underway for Homefull's annual Adopt a Family program where over 100 families are sponsored by individuals, businesses and others for the holidays.  Whether you've been involved for many years or you've never done so, there's an opportunity available for you. You can help with one family or ten!  There is a perfect partnership for you no matter what your capacity is to give as you can decide the size of the family you would like to help. For more information, contact Carly Hall or register today.  It's a rewarding experience!     Volunteer Focus: Synchrony Financial    Synchrony Financial volunteers help out at the micro-farm with mulching raised beds. Homefull recently hosted some great volunteers from Synchrony Financial in Kettering at the Homefull Micro-Farm located at the Men's Gateway Shelter.  The volunteers joined Homefull staff for some hard work and fun for their corporate-sponsored service day. Activities included: clearing and mulching raised reds, harvesting produce to be sold at local Farmer's Markets including 2nd Street Market and Wright Stop Plaza in Downtown Dayton, and unloading hay bales and other supplies.  A productive day was had by all! Synchrony Financial Human Resources Intern Ellie Gardner says "Our team greatly appreciated the opportunity to work with Homefull's micro-farm. We were very impressed by the quantity and quality of produce they grow, and the initiatives the organization is taking to improve the access to fresh groceries in downtown Dayton. The work this organization does on behalf of the homeless and those transitioning from homelessness is truly impressive, and we were grateful to be able to help out! We had a great time harvesting, weeding, washing produce, and even building a pest trap. Thanks, Homefull!"

Business Breakfast Announced Would you like to learn more about Homefull and the impact we make on our community through our many programs? Attend the next Business Breakfast on Wednesday, October 12th from 8:00 - 9:00 AM and see what we do! For more information or to RSVP, send an email to Carly Hall or call (937)293-1945 ext. 530.      Homefull Solutions Landscaping to volunteer for Neighborhood Cleanup Project Each year, a massive volunteer force works to help beautify a Dayton neighborhood and this year, Homefull Solutions is doing their part to help by offering a landscaping crew for the cause. On Saturday, October 1st, volunteers from all across the community will help with landscaping, painting, clean up and other things along the East 3rd Street corridor. "It takes a whole community to pull something like this off," said Alek Mezera of Dayton Inspires and Datayard. "Not only do we have a huge group of awesome volunteers and neighborhood leaders, but local businesses and organizations recognize the importance of efforts like this (read more). Learn more about Dayton Inspires and Get Involved    Support Homefull  while you shop online with Amazon Smile AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop. All you have to is go to smile.amazon.com and select Homefull as your charity in the search menu.  Happy Shopping!    Support Homefull while you shop                            Learn More (#82750)          Learn More (#418)           Quick LInks     Give Goods     Give Money     Give Time      Be Homefull     Join Our Team                  #16653

 

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