Daybreak was established in 1975 in Dayton, Ohio as an emergency shelter for homeless and vulnerable youth. Today, Daybreak operates the Miami Valley’s only 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency youth shelter and has grown to include outreach, prevention, transitional housing, life-skills education, and other follow-up services for homeless, runaway, and vulnerable youth. Daybreak is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our Vision
A promising future for all youth.

Our Mission
To provide Miami Valley homeless and vulnerable youth with services that promote safety, stability, and well-being.

Daybreak has seven core programs serving youth and young adults in crisis in the Dayton region:

Emergency Shelter
Housing Program
Drop-In Center
Employment Program
Mental Health Services
OZ Works Program
LGBTQ+ Services & David's Place

Humanitarian

Non Profit

Social Impact

Daybreak Inc.

Linda Kramer

Melanie Cooper

Mary MacLennan

Emma Pearn

Janet Traxler

Alisha Murray Ma, Msw, Lisw-S

Daybreak Inc.

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