New Housing, Food and Jobs Campus Plans Announced

Homefull has announced plans to transform 16 acres in West Dayton into a "thriving, healthy community" that will include: a grocery store, outdoor market, pharmacy, health clinic, affordable housing and Homefull's administrative offices. Read More

New Mobile Grocery Announced

A new, ground-breaking initiative will be hitting the streets beginning, Monday October 26th. Homefull announced the partnership with several community entities that will provide grocery access to food desert areas of Montgomery County. Read More

Updates Regarding Evictions and Disconnects – Additional Services

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership has released useful information regarding services they have available and updates on suspensions of evictions and utility disconnects. (read more)

COVID19/Services Update

In order to maintain the safety and health of our clients, staff, volunteers and partners, Homefull is continuously adjusting the way in which we conduct business, while ensuring that our clients' needs are met. (read more)

Homefull Partner Honored

We are excited to announce that Five Rivers Metroparks was recently honored with three first-place awards at the Ohio Parks and Awards of Excellence Conference. One of those awards was for their partnership with Homefull. (read more)

Food Hub and West Dayton Farmers Market Proposed


A local nonprofit is looking to establish a "food hub" in a historically impoverished area of Dayton. The West Dayton Farmers Market and Food Hub has been proposed by Homefull, a Dayton nonprofit that provides homeless prevention, behavioral health, (read more)

Wright-Patt Credit Union Presents Sunshine Fund Gift

Wright-Patt Credit Union presented a check to Homefull for
just over $81,000 dollars this  this week as part of their Sunshine Fund program. WPCU selects non-profits to receive the proceeds from their year-long fundraising efforts. Thank you WPCU!

Homefull purchases 16 acres

The Dayton school board approved Homefull's purchase of 807 S. Gettysburg Ave. The 16.1-acre site south of U.S. 35 and north of Germantown Street, is located next door to the
Family Living Center. More Info

Homefull Branching Out to St. Louis

Homefull will begin managing the Biddle Housing Opportunities Center (BHOC), an emergency men's shelter in St. Louis and provide case management. Homefull expects to employ 12 people in St. Louis, in management, case management, maintenance and food services.

We're 30

Homefull turned 30 on May 27, 2018, and has assisted tens of thousands of people struggling with homelessness. We began a 30-week celebration by hiding 200 painted rocks around the Miami Valley with #homefull30 to see who finds them.

Homefull Announces 2016 Conference

Building Blocks BREAKING NEWS – FREE SCHOLARSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE.  Join others from the region as Homefull brings the brightest leaders to Dayton to present their experiences on – Housing, Food, Employment and Healthcare.  Read more here…

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Community-Supported Agriculture Program, 2016!

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Homefull is excited to begin registration for the 2016 Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program! Fresh, healthy veggies that are grown at our micro-farm and packaged for you… Click HERE for more information.

A special thanks during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

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Homefull would like to thank our valued sponsors for supporting our mission during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. You can see the full sponsor list HERE

Sen. Sherrod Brown visits Homefull!

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United States Senator Sherrod Brown recently announced a new bill that will address veteran homelessness, both statewide and locally. Read the full story here…

Vote for Homefull!!!

Homefull is currently in the running for a $10,000 grant from Modern Office Methods, but we need your help! Vote HERE and click Dayton to send your vote in…

Dayton Daily News regarding poverty in Montgomery County

Here is a recent article from the Dayton Daily News that discusses an increase of poverty in Montgomery County. Read the full article HERE.

The Market at Wright Stop Plaza

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Exciting news! The Market at Wright Stop Plaza is officially open! Hours are 12-6 Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Read more about the market HERE…

Homefull is Hiring!

HF-SolutionsWe are currently seeking candidates for a new Enterprise Director to lead capacity building, strategic growth, and sustainability for our social enterprise: Homefull Solutions, LLC. Please read the full employment post HERE.

Homefull receives BBB Eclipse Integrity Award

Homefull is honored to be selected as a recipient of the BBB Eclipse Integrity Award for 2015. This truly conveys our dedication to the people we serve. You can read the full artcile from the Dayton Business Journal HERE.

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Homefull is named Nonprofit of the Year!

Homefull has been recognized as the "Nonprofit of the Year" by the Wright State University Non-Profit Leadership Alliance.  We are proud of the work we do every day to build a community where there is no homelessness!

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Hungry for Homefull, 2015!

In April, Homefull is partnering with local favorite, The Trolley Stop, to help end homelessness in our community! On Monday, April 27th, show your support and a percentage of your meal will go to end homelessness. Read more HERE.

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CEO's acknowledgement at House of Representatives

Homefull CEO, Tina Patterson, was recently honored by the Ohio House of Representatives for her 20 years of diligent service to the homeless population in Dayton and Montgomery County. HERE is video footage from the event.

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Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program

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The farm staff is getting excited for 2015! We are offering weekly, half-season, and full-season produce boxes from our farm to you! Prices for all shares and registration are now available! Click HERE for more information.

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HUD awards Montgomery County

Montgomery County area homeless providers were recently recognized by the US. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development by receiving a national competition grant! You can read the full story HERE.

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Warming Centers open in Dayton

Due to the extreme temperatures recently, Dayton has started opening "warming stations" across the area. You can read the full story HERE.

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2News coverage of PNC holiday donation drive

PNC Mortgage has been working diligently to assist Homefull and the homeless community in Dayton/ Montgomery County with holiday backpacks full of daily essentials. You can see the full news coverage from 2News HERE.

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Giving Tuesday Challenge

Homefull staff have donated nearly $9,000 to our annual giving campaign. Now, we are challenging our community to do the same! Read the full story HERE.

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Local News Coverage of Sleep-out Event for NHHAW

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Homefull staff and community members endured single digit temperatures Thursday night to raise awareness about homelessness for NHHAW. Click HERE to view the news coverage.

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N.H.H.A.W. 2014 Recent Study

 According to a recent study by the National Center on Family Homelessness, 1 in 30 children across the U.S. experienced homelessness in 2013.

Read the full story from NBC News HERE.

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Restaurant Takeover!

Monday is the kickoff to NHHAW!

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2014 National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week

National Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week is Nov. 16th-22nd. This is an opportunity for community engagement and education regarding issues of homelessness  in Dayton/ Montgomery County.  You can read the full calendar of events HERE.

Playground Build Day!

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Our playground build day is November 8th! This amazing project will provide essential play for children in families that we serve. You can read the full story about this project HERE.

October "Hungry for Homefull"

Today is October's "Hungry For Homefull" take-over event! Come out to Pies and Pints at The Greene and show your support of Homefull! You can read more about this great event HERE.

September is National Recovery Month!

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National Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders. You can read the full story HERE.

Hungry for Homefull!

Homefull has a new destination for September's "Hungry for Homefull" campaign! All day, Sept. 17th: This Wednesday! Read more HERE.

"Run 4 A Change" 5K event!

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Homefull is setting up for our 5K event in November! This will be a great opportunity to help your community and address issues of homelessness and poverty in Montgomery County. You can read more HERE.

Recognition from the US Interagency Council on Homelessness

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Congratulations, Dayton- Montgomery County on being nationally recognized for implementing successful solutions to homelessness! Homefull is proud to be an integral part of this system! You can read the full story HERE.

Homefull is preparing for a big move!

Homefull is preparing for some BIG changes! Read HERE for more information on our upcoming move!

"Hungry for Homefull" Campaign!

On August 22nd and 23rd, Bob Evans restaurants in Centerville and Moraine will offer 15% of all sales to Homefull!  Click HERE for more details.

"Hungry for Homefull" Campaign!

The Hungry for Homefull campaign is an opportunity for community to come together for a common cause. We are partnering with a different restaurant in the Greater Dayton area each month to raise awareness of Homefull and the work we

Micro-Farm farmers market!

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The micro-farm  staff and our clients are hard at work to harvest produce for markets in the community. Check out our calendar of events for locations, dates and times.  Click HERE to read more about our farm.

Ethics 101

Homefull's Chief Clinical Officer, Pamela Miller, JD, MSW, LISW,  will present this half-day training on Ethics and Boundaries in the social service profession.  The first half of the training will look at the National Association of Social Worker's 6 Core

MVRA Restaurant Week: July 27-Aug. 3rd

There are over 40 local restaurants participating in this fantastic event and every meal purchased from the event menus at all restaurants = one dollar donated to Homefull!

Click HERE for more information.

MVRA Restaurant Week is here!

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The Miami Valley Restaurant Association's Summer Restaurant Week is from Sunday, July 27, to Sunday, Aug. 3, at about 50

Red Cross Family Living Center Transition

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The Dayton chapter of the American Red Cross is going to transition its Family Living Center to Homefull, Inc.

The Red Cross assists families with a variety of housing needs through the FLC on Gettysburg Avenue. It says Homefull offers

Homefull Takes over Red Cross Housing!

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Homefull is taking over the responsibilities of the Dayton Chapter Red Cross Family Living Center!   Read More

Homefull Now Offers Employment "Solutions" for Clients

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Coinciding with the new "Culture of Responsibility," adopted in January of 2014, Homefull announces the launch of a new program focused on putting homeless to work.  Homefull Solutions will offer employment opportunities for clients.  Read more.

Public Training and Technical Assistance Schedule Announced

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Homefull has announced its new training schedule that is open to outside agencies and now offers online registration! Current classes include: Fair Housing 101, Safe Home Visits, AoD, Co-Occurring Disorders.

Recruiting: Americorps VISTA Positions

Just finishing school and wonder what's next? Contemplating a career change? If you are looking to make a difference with a full year of service this announcement is for you!

Homefull is currently recruiting for two AmeriCorps VISTA positions.  Homefull's VISTA's will

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Local Boy Supports Homefull!

Homelessness awareness lessons sponsored by Homefull left a deep impression on 8 year old Nathan who goes to Incarnation School in Centerville. So much so that when it came time for his birthday party last week Nathan told his mother

February Spotlight: Minority Issues

Why do we continue to see a greater proportion of minorities affected by homelessness? Nationally and locally approximately 60% of the homeless population is composed of racial minorities, and about 55% of those living below the poverty line are racial

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Counting the Homeless

January 23rd marks an Montgomery County's 'Point in Time' Count where volunteers from various agencies including Homefull go out into the early hours of the morning and attempt to count the number of homeless individuals who are living

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'House 100' Goal Surpassed!

Homefull is starting off the New Year with a bang having just housed 107 homeless households (over 175 individuals) from Thanksgiving to New Year. "We were motivated by the simple truth that no one should have to spend the

Homefull Executive Director on Voice America Radio

Homefull Executive Director Tina Patterson is excited to be the guest for two episodes of 'What Matters' on the Voice America Variety Channel. Voice America is a leading provider of internet talk radio. Tina and host Mary Beth Lodge will

Homefull's House 100 Campaign!

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'Home for the Holidays' takes on a new meaning at Homefull!  "I'll be Home for Christmas" is what Homefull case managers are singing as we embark on our goal to house 100 people from now until the

GRAND OPENING- Xmas Tree Sales at Berns

Homefull will also be selling Christmas Trees at Berns Garden Center in Beavercreek again this year! We will be open the day after Thanksgiving, selling Monday-Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm and from 10:00am-5:00pm on Sundays. Click to get your $10 off coupon!

Community Support during National Homeless Awareness Week

Homefull could not have hoped for better support during National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week than what it received from two local groups: St. Charles Borromeo School and Lowe's Home Improvement Centers.  Our sincere thanks

National Homeless Awareness Week

November 10-18 Marks National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and Homefull will be involved in events all over the Dayton community. Please join us in recognizing the struggle that so many in our community face, and help us in our

Workplace Giving in Full Swing

It's that time of year again! Corporate giving programs Sponsored by the United Way and the Combined Federal Campaign are going on all over the country. Don't forget to designate your contribution for Homefull! For

'100 Plus Women Who Care' Make Gift to Homefull!

Thank you so much to the '100 Plus Women Who Care' of Dayton who selected Homefull for a contribution! This amazing group of local women gets together four times a year to make a collective gift to a local charity.

Homefull Executive Director selected among 'Top Ten Women'

A big congratulations to Homefull Executive Director Tina Patterson and the other wonderful women selected as winners of the Dayton Daily News 2012 Ten Top Women!  This prestigious award is marking its 50th anniversary this year.  Homefull Program Manager

STATE OF THE ART!

Last week was exciting for Homefull as our Best Practice Mobile Technology Test Team received their iPads!   Homefull is deeply grateful to the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the Armotte H. Boyer Charitable Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee for their

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'Promises of Homefull' Campaign Goes Viral

The Promises of Homefull Campaign can now be found on. Click the link to see the video of Homefull client portraits and stories!

Dayton Homeless Plan Proves Successful


Homefull is making news as Dayton's fight to end chronic homelessness is proving to be successful.

"Dayton went from 127 people who were chronically homeless in 2006 to just 48 right now," writes Alexa Ashwell of WDTN. Homefull and the Montgomery

The Dayton Foundation Supports Homefull's Micro-Farm

The Dayton Foundation recently visited Homefull's micro-farm!  Click  to see the great work being done thanks to The Dayton Foundation's recent grant to expand opperations on our micro-farm.

CTI Site Visit

We celebrated our year partnership with the Center for Social Innovation (CSI) and the Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS) with a site visit and tour of our programs from Dr. Suzanne Zerger and Neil Greene.  With their guidance and technical assistance throughout

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Homefull selected as a Better Business Bureau 2012 Eclipse Integrity Awards Finalist

Congratulations to the board and staff of Homefull for their selection as a Better Business Bureau 2012 Eclipse Integrity Awards Finalist!  These awards honor businesses and nonprofits for their management practices, business relationships, promotional efforts and reputation.  Homefull meets BBB

Homefull Helps at Updayton

 Homefull was pleased to collaborate with Dayton's young creatives at the updayton summit on Friday April 27th !  With a broad goal of building a better Dayton, break-out sessions included Alternative Transportation, Diversity, Neighborhoods, and Urban Vibrancy.  Our own

Promises of Homefull at Annual COHHIO Conference

Our thanks to the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO) for what may have been their best annual conference yet–and for hosting our "Promises of Homefull" educational art exhibit on 4/16 & 4/17.  Guests from across

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Temple Beth Or Students Support Homefull

On Sunday, April 22, 2012 the Temple Beth Or Religious School hosted its inaugural "Pizza & Ice Cream Social Action Party."  This project day was a culmination of a yearlong youth community service initiative with their religious school, grades

Promises Exhibit Heads to Columbus

We are proud to have our educational and awareness art exhibit "The Promises of Homefull" on display during the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio's (COHHIO) annual conference in Columbus on 4/16 &17.  Our own Amy Shaeffer

Homefull is thankful for Wright-Patt Airmen

TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) – Airmen from Wright Patterson Air Force Base planted crops for homeless veterans Friday.

Backpacks bring holiday cheer to local shelters

Over this holiday season we have seen an outpouring of support from our community to help those in need.  For this year's Holiday Backpack project, we received over 400 backpacks full of useful items such as hygiene products, gloves, socks,