Cross Over Community Development

Cross Over Community Development Our mission is to function as a resource center for immigrants and refugees.

We are committed to advocate, educate and facilitate connections to help immigrants achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and achieve successful integration in the community.

05/29/2026

Today we recognize and honor Community Health Workers for the compassion, advocacy, and care they bring into homes, hospitals, and communities every day.

CHWs are trusted voices, strong educators, and advocates, known for bridging gaps to provide quality and equitable care. United, they help create healthier, stronger communities for all.

Thank you for the work you do and the lives you impact!

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🥕 Fresh food. Shared knowledge. Stronger community. 🌽Executive Director, Catherine Bitwayiki, takes Cross Over Community...
05/27/2026

🥕 Fresh food. Shared knowledge. Stronger community. 🌽

Executive Director, Catherine Bitwayiki, takes Cross Over Community Development scholars to the Antioch College Working Farm and Learning Laboratory. Through this partnership, they take “farm to table” seriously — from the soil all the way to your plate.

Together, Native Ohioans and New Americans are growing culturally relevant vegetables, promoting food equity, and proving that sustainability tastes even better when community is involved.

Bonus: Antioch students are helping make sure our crops are planted, harvested, cleaned, and stored safely.



Thank you, Nicolae Cernomaz, for the translations.

Need English to get a better job? Thanks to a generous grant from Elevar, we're seeking students and teachers. Email us ...
05/22/2026

Need English to get a better job? Thanks to a generous grant from Elevar, we're seeking students and teachers. Email us at [email protected]

Language is a barrier—until it becomes a bridge. This is at the heart of our transformational care approach.Through Cros...
05/21/2026

Language is a barrier—until it becomes a bridge. This is at the heart of our transformational care approach.

Through Crossover Community Development (COCD), we are proud to partner with community advocates, including Dayton’s Equity Center, Miami Valley Meals, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, Ohio University, and Afromeals to create pathways that support New Americans and strengthen inclusive communities, advancing the mission of a thriving Welcome Dayton!

Together, we are building access to opportunity through programs such as the Healthcare Bridge Program and the Forklift Certification Program. These initiatives strengthen English language skills, provide career-specific training. Together it is our honor to help foster confidence and job readiness for long-term success.

To learn more, visit Crossover Community Development or call +1 (513) 422-8445.

We appreciate Nicolae Cernomaz and his continued translation support!

05/14/2026



Kicking things off with Catherine Bitwayiki, Executive Member and Board President, celebrating the December 2026 graduating class. Congratulations to all graduates — your dedication, resilience, and achievements continue to inspire us. Keep striving for greatness and making meaningful impacts within the community!

We also extend our sincere gratitude to our incredible community partners who continue to unite for one shared mission, making Dayton thrive together.

Tell your story, win money. All foreign-born women's voices encouraged by Women Walking West Welcome Dayton
05/08/2026

Tell your story, win money. All foreign-born women's voices encouraged by Women Walking West Welcome Dayton

05/06/2026

Last week at the Ohio Public Health Conference, Kerri Shaw, LISW-S, CCHW, and Jessica Ashe, EdD, MBA, MA, presented on “Addressing Workforce Shortages: Building a Pathway to Community Health Worker Careers for Immigrants".

Celebrating Public Health: People and Purpose. Together, they highlighted the powerful impact of the program, featuring a personal testimony from student Diana Castillo.

We’re grateful for our partnership with Ohio University in making this English to Community Health Worker (CHW) Program possible. We extend our thanks to Nicolae Cernomaz for translation support.

About Elevar Fund's Program Sponsorship! Is English your second language, but you’re not a beginner? Do you want to leve...
05/02/2026

About Elevar Fund's Program Sponsorship!

Is English your second language, but you’re not a beginner? Do you want to level up your career? Join us for “English for the Healthcare Professions.” 12 weeks of intensive English, basic math, and workplace expectations classes towards high-demand jobs.

Thank you, Nicolae Cernomaz and Dr. Waleed AIJwaid, for the translation support.

We’re proud to partner with Elevar Funds - a program sponsor for the Healthcare Bridge program. Together we create new p...
05/02/2026

We’re proud to partner with Elevar Funds - a program sponsor for the Healthcare Bridge program. Together we create new pathways for individuals ready to grow their careers in healthcare. Our “English for the Healthcare Professions” program supports non-beginner English learners through 12 weeks of hands-on learning in language, basic math, and workplace expectations.

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to empowering individuals and strengthening our community workforce, because opportunities should be accessible, supported, and sustainable.

More details soon, stay connected!

Thank you, Nicolae Cernomaz and Dr. Waleed AIJwaid, for the translation support - together we help bridge gaps and empower voices for all!

04/25/2026

We are honored that Catholic Social Services sponsored our "English to Forklift Driver" program. Thank you to all of our partners, including the Equity Center of Dayton, Miami Valley Meals, and Afromeals. Thank you also to Welcome Dayton for fostering such an immigrant, friendly city.

Together, we strive to help Dayton thrive!

Thank you for the multi-agency collaboration, and to Nicolae Cernomaz and Dr. Waleed AlJwaid for their help with translations.

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511 Hart Street
Dayton, OH
45404

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/cocd-dayton

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