(Oct. 8, 2024) The Dayton Foundation recently was honored with two Ohio CDC statewide awards in recognition of its support for the Pathways to Homeownership Program, which was established to address the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes’ impact on affordable housing in Dayton. The Ohio CDC Association is a statewide membership organization that fosters vibrant neighborhoods and improves the quality of life in all communities through advocacy and capacity building. The awards were presented on September 27 at the Ohio CDC Association’s 40th Annual Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Dayton Foundation and County Corp shared CDC’s 2024 Project of the Year award for the Pathways Program, with the Foundation also recognized as the Ohio CDC’s 2024 Partner of the Year.
“We are deeply honored for this prestigious award and salute to the great work that the Pathways to Homeownership Program is doing to both stabilize neighborhoods that were damaged by the tornadoes and bring affordable, owner-occupied housing to individuals and families,” said Michael M. Parks, CFRE, president of The Dayton Foundation.
The Foundation worked alongside County Corp and 30 other public and private partnerships to establish the Pathways Program. To date, 19 storm-resistant, energy-efficient homes have been constructed, fostering homeownership and breaking cycles of generational poverty.
In July, The Dayton Foundation and County Corp also were recognized nationally for the Pathways Program by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Council on Foundations as a recipient of the 2024 Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partners.