On Monday night, many of us were clustered with our families in our basements listening to the sirens and the storm. Many of us felt fear… for ourselves, for our friends, for our families. In the early morning hours, as the sun rose, fear gave way to reality. Gratitude for what could have been worse, but also sadness for what the storm leveled in its path. As with all natural disasters, there is an immediate need for many to meet basic needs. Resources can be limited and hard to find, so our team plans to try to keep this post as up to date as possible over the next few days to help our community find the help and support they need.
These days will not be without their hardship and their emotions, but one thing we know for certain. Nothing compares to the Dayton community and the last 24 hours of rallying support and friendship have shown that in spades.
Ways to Offer Support
For a comprehensive list of relief efforts and ways to get involved, click on the button below.
Many of you are asking how to volunteer and what/where to make donations. Click the button below for an updated list of needs for those who are looking to give back!
Cincinnati
Matthew 25 Ministries
Sending trucks up with supplies if you live in Cincinnati and would like to donate.
See linked post for details on what is needed and how to designate it for specific use in Dayton.
One of the Dayton Mom’s Blog mamas is dedicating her time and the resources from her small business to create shirts that can be purchased in support of the disaster relief efforts happening in Dayton. Shirts cost $15 and 100% of proceeds will be donated to local relief efforts.
Water & Ice
Some boil advisories are beginning to lift, but water remains a significant need in the area.
Updated 11am 5/31/19
Kettering
First Baptist Church
3939 Swigart Rd.
Bottled water, Red Cross Station
6a-8p Friday; 8a-3p Saturday
Trotwood
Trotwood Fire Station # 73
5469 Little Richmond Rd.
Ice distribution & phone charging stations through DP&L
Check dpandl.com/updates for most current availability
8 am – 8 pm 5/29
Corinthian Church
700 N. James H. McGee
Water bottles at 10 am; shelter is at capacity
6a-8p Friday; 8a-3p Saturday
Beavercreek
Beavercreek Senior Center
3868 Dayton-Xenia Rd
Ice distribution & phone charging stations through DP&L
Check dpandl.com/updates for most current availability
8 am – 8 pm 5/29
Cake, Hope & Love
1490 N Fairfield Rd Suite B
Bottled water, sandwiches, wifi, phone charging, air-conditioned shelter to rest
12-6p
Spicer Heights Shopping Center
2278 Grange Hall Rd.
Water between 12-8p; 5/29
Huber Heights
City of Huber Heights
Multiple filling stations
8a-6p
North Dayton
Dayton Art Institute
456 Belmonte Park N.
Ice distribution & phone charging stations through DP&L
Check dpandl.com/updates for most current availability
8 am – 8 pm 5/29
Dayton
Aullwood Audubon Farm and Center
9101 Frederick Pike
May fill up to 5 gallons of water, bring your own container.
Monday through Saturday from 9a to 5p and on Sunday from 1-5pm
This invitation has been extended for as long as there is a need in the community.
The Ridge Church
7555 Brookville-Phillipsburg Road
Red Cross shelter, water distribution
6a-8p Friday; 8a-3p Saturday
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
645 Infirmary Road
Bottled water distribution
Beginning at 10am 5/29
Restoration Church
904 Vernon Dr.
Water bottles at 10 am
6a-8p Friday; 8a-3p Saturday
Vandalia
Morton Middle School
8555 Peters Pike
Red Cross shelter, water distribution
10am 5/30 – 5/31
Englewood
Englewood Fire Dept.
1111 Union Blvd
1 Gallon water jugs for residents
Until 10pm 5/29
Washington Township
Washington Township Recreation Center
895 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
Bottled water distribution
10a-9p 5/30
Clayton
Salem Church of God
6500 Southway Rd.
One case of water per vehicle
5/29
Shelter
Beavercreek
Dayton Vineyard Church
4051 Indian Ripple Road
Temporary relief shelter
Coldwater
Coldwater Eagles Lodge
101 W. Walnut Street
Shelter
Dayton
The Ridge Church
7555 Brookville-Phillipsburg Road
Red Cross shelter, water distribution
10am 5/29
Vandalia
Morton Middle School
8555 Peters Pike
Red Cross shelter, water distribution
10am 5/29
Food
Celina
First Church of God
850 Fairgrounds Road
Food
5/29
Dayton
House of Bread
9 Orth Ave
Simple free dinner
4-5p 5/29
Cooling & Phone Charging
Centerville
Washington Township Rec Center – West
965 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd.
Cooling and phone charging station
8a – 9p; 5/29
Dayton
Kroc Center
1000 N. Keowee Street
Cooling center and device charging
6-9p; 5/29
Multiple Locations
YMCA
Showers and cell phone charging. Must bring photo ID. Check website for locations. ** Local moms are sharing that while showers are open, children cannot be in the childcare while parents shower unless they are a member. **
During YMCA hours through May 31 at closing time.
Essentials & Toiletries
Kettering
Brigid’s Path
3601 S Dixie Dr.
Diapers size 3 or smaller or wipes
Yard Waste Disposal
Moraine
Solid Waste District
1001 Encrete Lane
Free yard waste drop off
6am – 8pm, Monday-Friday, and 8am – 3 pm on Saturday
Other Resources
Multiple Locations
Uhaul
Free storage for 30 days
Lyft
Free transportation to water distribution sites
Use promo code DAYTONRELIEF19
