Miami Valley Leadership Foundation

In August, Hope4Miamisburg (H4M) hosted their annual Back to School Bash, which truly exemplified community collaboration. The event brought together over 25 churches, nonprofits, organizations, and businesses, all working in unison to support our community in a meaningful way. This was more than just a school supply giveaway—it was a celebration of connection and community spirit. Attendees enjoyed bouncy houses, food, snow cones, and a variety of resource tables with engaging activities for families. Sarah Pelphrey, H4M Director shared, "Witnessing nearly 15 churches come together to embody the spirit of unity and service was incredibly moving. As we distributed supplies, it felt like we were sharing hope and love with every handout. The event was nothing short of AMAZING!" Learn more! https://lnkd.in/gv4A-Pcr

MVLF received a grant award from the CareSource Foundation to support the Reading Allies: Miami Valley 2024-2025 initiative! Reading Allies is an innovative literacy program that helps below grade-level readers in first, second, and third grade rise to grade-level standards through tailored, in-depth community tutoring. We would like to thank CareSource for their generosity and support of this important initiative! 📰 https://lnkd.in/gjFpYyAp

As we close out another summer season, we at MVLF are thrilled to share the highlights and achievements of the past few months. It’s been a season of growth, blessings, and impactful change, and we couldn’t have done it without your unwavering support and dedication. We are extremely grateful to our team and volunteers and can't wait to see what we accomplish this Fall! Read our summer newsletter, here: https://lnkd.in/gWkyzTNC

The MVLF team had a wonderful time at Declare Dayton's city-wide worship event last month! It was an excellent opportunity to connect with other organizations and align our efforts to support the Dayton region and worship together.

Hope4Miamisburg is working hard to organize a Back to School Bash/School Supply Giveaway on August 8th! Celebrate the final days of summer before heading back to school with a free night of family fun. School supplies are available to any child that attends Miamisburg City Schools!

In April, over 15 MVLF mentors, from all of our partnering school districts, gathered together for a night of celebration and connection. Mentors collectively shared their big wins and their greatest challenges when working with their mentees and supporting their growth. MVLF also introduced new training opportunities mentors will have access to in the future, including Positive Youth Development and the 40 Developmental Assets for youth. Sign up to be a mentor today! Please feel free to visit our website (https://lnkd.in/ert7ibez) or contact Shannon Todd, Mentoring Program Director, at shannon@miamivalleyleadership.com

This past April, Hope4Miamisburg hosted a Love Our City event, which brought volunteers together to clean up the city! Volunteers helped with mulching, painting, planting flowers, picking up trash, house work and cleanup, writing encouraging notes, and providing thank you gifts! We would like share our deepest gratitude to everyone who came out to support this cause and support the City of Miamisburg! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gt_Wh6sg

We're thrilled to share one of our new Hope4Communities - Hope4HuberHeights! Located northeast of the city, Huber Heights has been one of the largest growing cities in Montgomery County in the last decade. Hope4HuberHeights (H4HH) was organized in the second half of 2023 and established in January of 2024 to help foster youth, uplift churches and organizations, and support this growing community. If you'd like to learn more or get involved with H4HH, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gNv-WV6m

📢 Ordering ends May 6th! Please join the MVLF team for a fun night out at Day Air Ballpark on Thursday, June 6th @ 7:05pm. Connect with others within the MVLF community who are transforming lives and making a difference in communities throughout the Miami Valley. Please feel free to bring your whole family! Gates open one hour prior. *Thanks to the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball support of local nonprofits, 50% of ticket sales will be donated back to MVLF* https://lnkd.in/gXNNTkZk

We are so excited to join hands in loving and serving our city on April 27th. We will start by gathering at Veterans Memorial Park (426 E Central Ave, Miamisburg, OH 45342) at 9am. During this time, you will sign-in and get your free participation shirt. Then we will head out to love and serve from 9:30-11:30. All are welcome to join us back at Veterans Memorial Park from 11:30-1:00 for fellowship, food and fun. Hope to see you there! Things you might want to bring: Gloves, shovels, rakes, comfy chairs, water bottles (none of these are a must but it might be nice to have extras) Sign-up: https://lnkd.in/girn6fR6