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Flavors of Dayton: George Daoud, CedarLand Bakery & Restaurant

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Join Welcome Dayton and the Human Relations Council for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser! “Flavors of Dayton” presents the last of 3 food events highlighting the talents, cuisines, and stories of foreign-born chefs. Each event will feature a different chef representing a different geographic region and immigrant community. Each chef will conduct a cooking demonstration showcasing several food items from their native country. Attendees will then enjoy food prepared by these amazing chefs!

Featured chef:

Tuesday, October 29th 5-7:30pm: George Daoud, CedarLand Bakery & Restaurant

CedarLand Bakery & Restaurant is a cornerstone in the Dayton community and has been recognized for its outstanding Middle Eastern cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. This Middle Eastern restaurant is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

Dayton Metro Library – Main (Opportunity Space @St. Clair)
215 East 3rd Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Funds raised will support Welcome Dayton and help us ensure that we can continue to provide vital and effective services to our area’s immigrants and refugees. Our top funding priorities are Program Evaluation, Immigration Legal Assistance, and Immigrant Resource Specialists. We hope you will consider joining us at one of these events, so that Dayton can continue to demonstrate that it is inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of its newest residents!

Purchase tickets here.

World Refugee Day Celebration This Saturday

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Welcome Dayton will honor and recognize Dayton’s refugee community by celebrating World Refugee Day on Saturday, June 30. The event will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 1001 Harvard Blvd., from 11 am to 3 pm, with free admission.
It will include performances from Burundian, Sudanese, pan-African youth, Vietnamese and other groups, there will be food “tasting stations” from 5 different countries, Khmericano Coffee in the afternoon, performances, children’s activities, and an international fashion show! Everything is FREE and open to the public.  For more information, call 333-1413 or go to welcomedayton.org
World Refugee Day was established by the United Nations as an annual celebration honoring the courage, strength, and determination of women, men, and children who are forced to flee their homes under threat of persecution, conflict, and violence.

Welcome Dayton Welcomes Monica Harris

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The Dayton City Commission announces Monica Harris is the newly hired Coordinator for Welcome Dayton.

Harris brings extensive experience relevant to Dayton’s immigrant friendly city initiative, having served as coordinator of a multi-cultural community health project and as manager of a workforce development and college success program.

A New York City native, Harris was born to immigrants from Taiwan and interned with community development organizations in South Africa. She holds graduate degrees in counseling and international community development.

“I have been navigating and bridging two very different cultures (East & West) my whole life

and love working in cross-cultural contexts,” Harris said. “Because I grew up in an immigrant family and watched the struggles my parents went through to adapt to the U.S.–as well as the help they received in order to become successful contributors to our country–the work of Welcome Dayton has particular resonance with me. I am excited about the opportunities this position gives me to support all those working to ensure that Dayton will always be a welcoming city to the immigrants and refugees who call it their home.”

“Welcome Dayton has made great progress in building a more welcoming community since its inception less than seven years ago,” said Commissioner Matt Joseph. “We are excited to welcome Monica Harris and expect the community will benefit from her experience and abilities as we take steps for further success.”

Welcome Dayton was launched in 2011 and is administered by the Dayton Human Relations Council. Welcome Dayton promotes immigrant integration into the Dayton region by encouraging business and economic development, providing access to education, government, health and social services, ensuring equity in the justice system, and promoting appreciation of arts and culture.

Dayton was named the nation’s first Certified Welcoming City in 2017 by Welcoming America, a national non-profit organization supporting welcoming activities in communities throughout the country.

For more information about Welcome Dayton, go to welcomedayton.org or follow facebook.com/welcomedayton.

Dayton is America’s First Certified Welcoming City

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Dayton is the first city in the United States to earn the status of Certified Welcoming in recognition of inclusiveness and integration of immigrants. Dayton City Commissioners announced the certification this morning, while
acknowledging the accomplishments of Welcome Dayton, the immigrant friendly
initiative begun in 2011.
“We are proud of the recognition Dayton has earned as being the first Certified Welcoming city in the country. This recognition affirms to the country what we have known in Dayton–our community is a welcoming place for everyone who chooses to make Dayton home,” said Mayor Nan Whaley. Welcome Dayton successfully completed a rigorous certification process throughWelcoming America, a non-partisan, national non-profit organization.

 

Welcoming America evaluated local efforts to establish an inclusive community though government leadership, civic engagement, equitable access, education, economic development, and connected and safe communities.
“Since the inception of Welcome Dayton, Dayton has been a leader in the welcoming movement,” said City Commissioner Matt Joseph. “With the recognition as the first Certified Welcoming city, we are excited to continue to lead the country on creating more welcoming and inclusive cities that benefit all residents. We have received this recognition because everyone in the community has recognized that we all have a responsibility to make Dayton welcoming for everyone who makes Dayton home.”
Welcoming America launched the Certified Welcoming program in April 2017 to establish a formal designation for cities and counties that have taken action on their commitment to welcoming and met the high bar set by the Welcoming Standard. “Communities like Dayton offer an alternative to the divisive rhetoric around immigration and show how inclusion is good for our economy, neighborhoods and future,” added David Lubell, executive director of Welcoming America. “Certified Welcoming is the first of its kind initiative to identify the standard for other communities that want to follow this growing trend and show that they are welcoming not only in word, but in deed.”
Immigrants in Dayton have made significant contributions to its neighborhoods and the local economy. According to research published by the New American Economy, immigrants have contributed to reversing the city’s population decline and have preserved and created new jobs in the community. “We are thrilled that Dayton has been certified as the first welcoming community in the country by Welcoming America. This distinction provides further proof that the Welcome Dayton initiative has been impactful for our community, creating a climate that encourages the social and economic empowerment of all of our citizens. TheDayton Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the continued growth and vibrancy of the Dayton region, and this recognition supports those efforts in a big way,” said Phillip L. Parker, President & CEO, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. The certification is for three years, after which Dayton will go through a recertification process to ensure it is continuing to meet the Welcoming Standard and has maintained its commitment to welcoming.

 

“Knowing Dayton is a Certified Welcoming city makes me excited to raise my family here. The certification demonstrates that the culture and diversity I bring to the community are not only valued but also considered when making decisions,” said Yonathan Kebede, Dayton resident and Welcome Dayton Committee member.

 

Welcoming America is a non-partisan, national nonprofit that leads a growing movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by helping everyone know they belong. We provide a roadmap and support for places to reduce barriers to full participation and build bridges between immigrants and long-time residents through direct contact and dialogue. Welcoming America believes that all people, including immigrants and refugees, are valued contributors who are vital to our shared future.

 

Welcome Dayton is a community initiative administered by the City of Dayton Human Relations Council. Welcome Dayton promotes immigrant integration into the greater Dayton region by encouraging business and economic development; providing access to education, government, health and social services; ensuring
 equity in the justice system; and promoting an appreciation of arts and culture.

City of Dayton Board Seats Available

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The City of Dayton, via the Dayton Human Relations Council, has several board seats available.  To be eligible for them  you must live or work in the City. For the CPC, you must live or work in the City.

 Welcome Dayton 

Welcome Dayton is a community initiative that reflects our country’s core philosophy: people with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences fuel our nation’s success.  The Welcome Dayton effort promotes immigrant integration into the greater Dayton region by encouraging business and economic development; providing access to education, government, health and social services; ensuring equity in the justice system; and promoting an appreciation of arts and culture.

COMMUNITY POLICE COUNCIL (CPC)

The Dayton Community-Police Council (CPC) is comprised of representatives of neighborhoods, businesses, churches, community agencies, youth groups, law enforcement and local government. The CPC is responsible for developing, overseeing and assisting with implementing effective strategies to reduce crime and disorder, change perceptions and facilitate positive engagement and increased trust between Dayton Police Officers and the neighborhoods they serve by implementing community police relations groups to provide venues for the community to have the ability to speak, to be heard and to have their perspective considered.

 

Citizens Appeals Board

The Citizens’ Appeal Board is a five-member body established by the City Manager as authorized by a City Commission Ordinance. The Dayton Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau investigates alleged Police misconduct and issues findings and the Board hears any citizens’ appeals of those findings.  Additional duties of the Board include reviewing quarterly reports from the Professional Standards Bureau regarding misconduct cases that are under investigation and working to enhance professional standards within the Police Department.

 

 Human Relations Council Board 

 Established in 1962 by the Dayton City Commission, the Dayton Human Relations Council enforces civil rights; provides business and technical assistance to minority-owned, woman-owned and small disadvantaged businesses; and administers community relations initiatives that promote and maintain peace, goodwill and harmony; assists in reducing inter-group tensions, and ensures equality of treatment and opportunity to all who live, work, play, and gather in the City of Dayton.
 For more information call 333-1403 or visit www.daytonhrc.org. You can also inbox me for more info. You must live in the City. For the CPC, you must live or work in the City.

Wanna Be A Welcome Dayton Ambassador?

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ambassador_smallA Welcome Dayton Ambassador is anyone in the Dayton area who is interested in learning about the many cultures that exist in the area, sharing what they learn with others, and modeling behavior that is welcoming and inclusive to newcomers to our community.

 

What does a Welcome Dayton Ambassador do?

Welcome Dayton Ambassadors give presentations, network with native- and foreign-born Dayton residents, share information and resources, help out at multicultural events, and contribute their time and talents to making Dayton a more immigrant-friendly community. Ambassadors are regularly informed of volunteer opportunities through Welcome Dayton and other immigrant-friendly programs in the Dayton area. They invite our volunteers to share their stories with us on our Contact page.

Ambassador Resources (refer to these when indicating your interests in the form below):

A Welcome Dayton Ambassador may count certain activities towards community service hours for high school, college or civic club programs.

 

How do I become a Welcome Dayton Ambassador?

Complete an online form  and indicate which activities interest you. This will help them contact you with relevant opportunities and volunteer information. They will reach out to you with information on the next orientation session.