McDonald's Unveils Dayton Student's Winning Mural Art
Belmont High School student Junior Avila's artwork was unveiled at a Dayton McDonald's as part of the Golden Arches Mural Program.
Dayton Business Philanthropy News
Coverage of philanthropy in Dayton focuses on charitable gifts, fundraising campaigns, benefit events and community giving. This page covers the donations and nonprofit efforts that keep local causes running.
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November 8, 2026
Air Force Museum Foundation Recovers $1.3 Million DonationThe Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds returned an anonymous patron's estate gift to the museum's foundation, presented in a ceremonial check.
November 6, 2026
Humane Society Microchips 73 Pets at Drive-ThroughA free drive-through microchip event in Dayton helped identify 73 animals as shelters face a seasonal influx of dogs and cats.
November 5, 2026
Kettering Foundation Buys Oregon District BuildingThe Charles F. Kettering Foundation will move its headquarters from Washington Township back to downtown Dayton.
November 4, 2026
Scouting Council Launches Season of Giving DriveThe Miami Valley Council of Scouting America is seeking $25,000 in donations through Giving Tuesday, Dec. 1.
November 2, 2026
Daybreak Receives 2,000 Pairs of SocksBombas donated the socks to Daybreak, a Dayton organization serving young people experiencing homelessness.
November 2, 2026
Dayton Honors Pastor Mark StevensA community celebration recognized the life and ministry of Pastor Mark Stevens, who died at age 72.
October 28, 2026
Stoddard Pumpkin Glow Honors Founder With Pink DisplayThe annual Dayton tradition featured 1,000 carved pumpkins to raise awareness for breast cancer support.
October 27, 2026
Group Seeks Wreaths for Dayton National CemeterySenior Veterans, Inc. is raising funds to ensure all 62,000 graves receive a wreath this holiday season.
October 24, 2026
Dayton Unveils Adolph Sutro Statue at Historic TunnelThe Friends of Sutro Tunnel commemorated the mining icon with a new bronze statue on the 157th anniversary of construction.
October 15, 2026
CareSource Hosts Mental Health Pep Rally at UD ArenaThe event brought together 1,600 students from 28 local schools to promote mental health resources and reduce stigma.
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Day to day, that means large gifts to local institutions, community fundraisers and benefit events, donation drives run by nonprofits, and support for youth programs and volunteer groups. Coverage reaches across the city and into the communities around it wherever a giving story crosses the line. Donated goods and in-kind support draw as much attention as cash pledges, since they often keep small programs running. Year-end giving and seasonal campaigns are the periods when generosity stories cluster most heavily.