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Miami Valley Community Action Partnership Helping People. Changing Lives. Serving the residents of Darke, Greene, Montgomery & Preble Counties We thank all of you for your on-going support.

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership was established as a nonprofit corporation in December 1964, with the passage of the Economic Opportunity Act. This act called for “the elimination of the paradox of poverty in the land of plenty.” It mandated Community Action Agencies to focus all available local, state, private and federal resources on empowering low-income individuals and families to attain the skills, knowledge and opportunities required to become self-sufficient. Since 1964, we have provided opportunities for low-income individuals and families to lead more productive lives through advocacy efforts, education, job training, employment and the provision of safe and affordable housing. Today, Community Action Partnership has an operating budget of approximately $13 million, approximately 100 employees and a 21-member Board of Trustees. This agency is honored to be affiliated with the National Community Action Partnership, an organization which represents the interests of more than 1,000 Community Action Agencies across the United States dedicated to eliminating poverty and promoting self-sufficiency among low-income persons and their families. After 50 years of still changing lives, we are most appreciative to those that we serve, the partners who help us in this effort and our dedicated staff members. We thank our Board of Trustees who provides oversight of our resources, encouragement and direction to our staff.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to mark the occasion MVCAP Domestic Violence Services staff will be tyi...
10/15/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to mark the occasion MVCAP Domestic Violence Services staff will be tying purple ribbons along the downtown areas of Preble County.

Look for ribbons in Eaton, West Alexandria, Camden, Lewisburg, New Paris, and Gratis. Watch for staff members (pictured left to right) Director Courtney Griffith, Shelter Monitor Skylar Thompson, Shelter Monitor Alana Gray and Case Manager Heather Seymour putting them in place.

MVCAP supports domestic violence survivors and their children with services focused on safety, stable housing, and each survivor’s individual goals.

Thanks to a partnership with Project Woman, MVCAP’s Domestic Violence Services program has a 24-hour crisis hotline. Call 937-456-6891 if you need help.

Emergency shelter is provided at a confidential location in Preble County. Those in shelter are also offered trauma-informed case management as they look for permanent housing and other needed solutions. Case management is also offered to those who don’t need shelter.

Learn more about how you can help by visiting the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence.


MVCAP President and CEO Erin Jeffries continued to present the agency’s 2025 Annual Report throughout the agency’s servi...
10/14/2026

MVCAP President and CEO Erin Jeffries continued to present the agency’s 2025 Annual Report throughout the agency’s service area.

At a City of Eaton Council meeting in Preble County, Jeffries was joined by County Director Janelle Caron and Domestic Violence Services Director Courtney Griffith. In addition to reviewing specific services unique to Preble County, Jeffries emphasized the specialized expertise a larger agency can provide.

That expertise enabled the agency to step in and fill the critical need served by Griffith’s program which in only a partial year in 2025 answered 290 calls and provided nearly 2,000 shelter nights.

“Shelter is just the beginning,” she added. “Our goal is long-term safety and stability.”

Council members expressed gratitude for MVCAP’s services in their community.

“You manage so many important programs,” said Eaton City Council Member Tom Matlock. “I know personally several people you’ve assisted.”



Winter heating assistance for Miami Valley residents who are without heat or threatened with disconnection will be avail...
10/13/2026

Winter heating assistance for Miami Valley residents who are without heat or threatened with disconnection will be available beginning Nov. 2. Beginning Oct. 16, Residents can make appointments at one of Miami Valley Community Action Partnership’s four locations.

Winter Crisis applicants must be living at or below 175% of the federal poverty line ($57,750 for a family of four in 2026). Crisis appointments can be scheduled for the following reasons:

• Heat has been disconnected;
• A disconnection notice has been received;
• You need to establish new service;
• You need to pay to transfer service;
• Bulk fuel users have less than a 25% (10-day) supply of wood, coal, pellets, propane or oil.

https://miamivalleycap.org/winter-crisis-program-begins-nov-2/


MVCAP’s emergency shelter in Greenville, Ohio will reopen Nov. 1 with a new case manager and expanded support through th...
10/12/2026

MVCAP’s emergency shelter in Greenville, Ohio will reopen Nov. 1 with a new case manager and expanded support through the agency’s Domestic Violence Services program.

Operations were paused at the shelter for several months to address facility safety, compliance, staffing needs before reopening. A wide variety of partners and donors have created a safer, more secure and welcoming environment.

Read the full story on our website!

https://miamivalleycap.org/greenville-emergency-shelter-to-reopen-nov-1-with-expanded-services/

Did you know? You can support MVCAP while you shop at Kroger! MVCAP is among the organizations who receive funds through...
10/11/2026

Did you know? You can support MVCAP while you shop at Kroger!

MVCAP is among the organizations who receive funds through Kroger's Community Rewards program.

MVCAP is listed as "Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton" and organization number HJ766. Click here to set up your account and support MVCAP while you shop!

https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards


Our partners at the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project - VLP host a free monthly clinic offering information and i...
10/09/2026

Our partners at the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project - VLP host a free monthly clinic offering information and individual assistance with custody, visitation and child support matters.

Personal assistance will be provided by appointment at the Greene County Juvenile Court. The next clinic is scheduled for October 15. Scan the QR code or use the link in this post to make your appointment.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu8nM-mtZMcMOFbQuf7y-SyGXxZWwHu6TE06iS6lGZ1Hlp8Q/viewform

Did you know, MVCAP’s Domestic Violence Services Program can help keep pets safe, too?We partner with SICSA Pet Adoption...
10/08/2026

Did you know, MVCAP’s Domestic Violence Services Program can help keep pets safe, too?

We partner with SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center and the Humane Society of Greater Dayton to provide shelter to client pets while they are housed in our emergency shelter. MVCAP seeks to serve the whole family by providing a variety of services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking.

Learn more by visiting our website. If you need help NOW, call 937-456-6891.

https://miamivalleycap.org/domestic-violence-services/


This summer, MVCAP Weatherization and Housing Services Director Eddie Cooper took the national stage at the National Com...
10/07/2026

This summer, MVCAP Weatherization and Housing Services Director Eddie Cooper took the national stage at the National Community Action Partnership Annual Convention to share MVCAP’s experience with succession planning in Weatherization.

In addition to recounting his experience rising from field work to the director of the department, Cooper spoke candidly about the loss of his mentor, Barry Strahorn.

For a full recap of Cooper's session, visit our website.

https://miamivalleycap.org/cooper-presents-at-national-conference/



Community partners in Darke County are helping MVCAP meet practical needs for individuals and families working toward gr...
10/06/2026

Community partners in Darke County are helping MVCAP meet practical needs for individuals and families working toward greater stability.

“We’re grateful for the United Way and all of the local donors,” Darke County Director Megan Campbell said, sharing one family’s journey to permanent housing, school enrollment, and improved employment. “Never doubt the impact these funds have on the people we serve.”

Campbell also accepted a donation from the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services of Darke, Miami, and Shelby County. The board brought dozens of hygiene bags that can be given to those experiencing homelessness.

“We believe that dignity should be at the heart of every service we provide,” Campbell said. “Something as simple as having access to a hygiene bag can offer comfort, privacy, and respect during a time of need.”

Campbell added that MVCAP is grateful for TCB’s ongoing partnership. She is pictured with MaKayla Morgan, TCB's Education and Outreach Coordinator.


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