Dayton Equity Center

10/23/2026

THANK YOU FOR MAKING EMERGE 2026 UNFORGETTABLE!

What an incredible celebration of leadership, service, and the brighter future we are building together!

The Dayton Equity Center extends our heartfelt gratitude to every presenter, panelist, speaker, and 2026 Emerge Awardee who shared their time, expertise, experiences, and vision at the Emerge Summit: Brighter Futures. Your leadership and commitment to creating opportunities in education, workforce development, and community empowerment remind us of what is possible when we come together with purpose.

To our presenters and panelists: Thank you for sharing your knowledge, challenging perspectives, and inspiring meaningful conversations.

To our Emerge Awardees: Congratulations on being recognized for your leadership, service, and impact. Your work is helping move our community forward, and we are proud to celebrate you!

To our sponsors, community partners, and attendees: Thank you for believing in this vision and helping make this gathering possible. Your support demonstrates the power of collaboration across business, education, public service, and faith-based communities.

As we look back on these special moments, we invite you to celebrate with us through these photos honoring the incredible people who made Emerge 2026 so meaningful. Please help us congratulate our presenters and awardees in the comments and share your favorite moments from the summit!

At the Dayton Equity Center, we believe brighter futures are built when we recognize leadership, create pathways to opportunity, and work together to ensure our communities can thrive.

The summit may be over, but the work continues!

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Our Founder Peter Edward Matthews and Executive Director Ashton Dupler are honored to present at the upcoming Nonprofit Summit with the United Methodist Foundation of West Ohio, alongide so many great co-presenters.

There is still time to register for this event in Columbus, OH! https://www.westohioumc.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2491

Up next for our Speaker Spotlights we have the remarkable, Rev. Peter Matthews!

Peter brings an invaluable skill set to this year's Nonprofit Partner Summit, as he has spent the last two decades inspiring people across the world, and building innovative solutions that bring hope and transformation to communities. His passion for leadership, resilience, and creating lasting impact, will leave attendees feeling encouraged and inspired. Peter will be co-presenting with Rev. Ashton Dupler. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from two incredible community leaders, and register for the Summit.

Early bird registration opens this upcoming Monday, Sept. 28th! Use the QR code to register or click here: https://www.westohioumc.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=2491

10/18/2026

The work doesn’t stop here. 🚪

Peter Matthew shares why giving to the Dayton Equity Center matters and how your generosity helps sustain the work, expand opportunities, and strengthen our community.

Every contribution helps us continue building a brighter future. If you believe in this mission, consider making a gift to support the Dayton Equity Center.

Give today. Help us keep the work moving forward.

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10/17/2026

Three years of building, growing, and creating impact and we’re just getting started!

Peter Matthews, Founder and CEO of the Dayton Equity Center, shares his gratitude for everyone who has helped make these first three years possible and looks ahead to an exciting fourth year.

Thank you to our partners, supporters, and community for believing in this mission and being part of the journey. Here’s to continuing the work and creating an even brighter future together!

10/17/2026

“We have no problem finding work at the Dayton Equity Center.” 🚪

Noel Davis, President of BIMAC Precision Castings and JBK Manufacturing, shares a powerful perspective on the importance of connecting talent with opportunity.

At the Dayton Equity Center, the work is about creating pathways, building partnerships, and helping people access opportunities that can make a lasting difference.

Thank you, Noel, for recognizing the impact of this work and supporting our mission!

10/17/2026

Thank you, Alma Sove, for recognizing the work of the Dayton Equity Center and the impact it makes in our community!

We’re grateful for community leaders like Alma who help shine a light on the importance of equity, opportunity, and connection.

10/17/2026

Community impact happens when we show up for one another.

Donna McCoy, Community Impact Manager at Wright-Patt Credit Union, shares her appreciation for the Dayton Equity Center and the importance of supporting its work in our community.

Thank you, Donna, and Wright-Patt Credit Union, for recognizing the value of this work and helping move our community forward!

10/16/2026

A little gratitude from our Executive Director, Ashton Dupler. 🚪

The work of the Dayton Equity Center is made possible by the people who believe in our mission, show up for our community, and help make this work matter.

As we wrap up the 2026 Emerge Summit, thank you to everyone who made today possible. This work is bigger than any one of us, and we’re grateful to be in it together.

10/14/2026

Sometimes, all it takes is the right key to open a door that’s been locked for far too long. 🔑

Supporting the Dayton Equity Center means helping unlock doors of opportunity for children and community members who deserve access to the resources, relationships, and experiences that help them thrive.

When you support the Equity Center, you become a door opener. You help turn barriers into possibilities and potential into opportunity.

Because the future shouldn’t be locked away from the people who deserve a chance to build it.