Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

Each year at our Annual Meeting, we present several awards to recognize outstanding partners and individuals who have been essential allies in achieving the positive impact we strive for. This year, our 2023 Community Partner Award was presented to Ryan Maier, Superintendent of the Hardin-Houston school district in Shelby County. In 2021, we began an in-school counseling program called ECHO (Empowering Children with Hope and Opportunity). This four-prong model was developed by the University of Dayton for use in area Catholic schools. The model includes a social and emotional learning curriculum in classrooms, one-on-one counseling, professional development for teachers, and case management services for at-risk families. Hardin-Houston was the first school district to commit to the program, and Superintendent Ryan Maier has become a strong supporter of this partnership that is now impacting hundreds of students. His continued support has helped us expand the program to include Russia and Jackson Center schools. Thank you, Ryan and Hardin-Houston Schools for being a great Community Partner! Pictured (L-R): Erin Meyer, Assistant Director, Northern Counties; Laura Roesch, CEO; Ryan Maier, Superintendent, Hardin Houston Local Schools; and Kathy Sell, Director, Northern Counties

We have an opening for a full-time Parish Relations & Development Assistant. This individual will work to become the face of CSSMV to parishes, by cultivating relationships with pastors, church administrators and priests throughout our service area, so an understanding of Catholic Church structure -- particularly within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati -- is important in this role. Learn more about this position and our benefits package by visiting cssmv.org/careers. #TeamCSSMV Archdiocese of Cincinnati

How are you planning to kick off your summer this year? Here's an idea for you: come to a PARTY in downtown Dayton where you'll enjoy music, heavy hors d'oeuvres, dancing, raffles, and fellowship, all while helping us raise funds for our Refugee Resettlement program! The 2024 Shine Dayton Celebration will be on Saturday, June 22 at The Citizens Motorcar Company, America's Packard Museum, and registration is only $50. Visit cssmv.org/events to register. Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, PlayCare Playground Specialists, for their continuing support. #RefugeesWelcome #WelcomeDayton #WorldRefugeeDay #PackardCars #Diversity

You know you're in the home stretch of a construction project when the signage goes up! This week #TeamCSSMV at our Eckerle Administration Center in Dayton got to watch our logo being installed -- one letter at a time -- on the façade of our new Welcome Center that will open next month. We can hardly wait to welcome the community to join us for a ribbon-cutting celebration in late June!

We extend our thanks to the four members of our Board of Directors who've now officially ended their terms with us: • Beth Esposito • Sister Linda Pleiman • Rachel Prindle • Norm Shearer We're so grateful to each of them for sharing their time, knowledge, efforts, and commitment to our mission and our clients! #TeamCSSMV #ServantLeaders

If you've visited our W. Riverview Avenue location in Dayton in the past, you know that coming to our main entrance meant coming up a flight of stairs before arriving at our door. This summer, our new Welcome Center will open with ground-level access from our parking lot . . . and a brand new elevator for those who need to get to a different floor. Increasing accessibility for our staff, volunteers, clients and guests has been a huge part of our building renovation efforts. We'll be hosting a ribbon-cutting event in June, so stay tuned for more information about your opportunity to come see our "new" digs!

At our Annual Meeting yesterday, we welcomed five new members to our Board of Directors: • Tywan Corbitt, Sr. • Sr. Edna Hess • Kenneth Marcellus • Matt Scarr • Mike Whalen We're grateful to be adding these new voices to our leadership team, and we are deeply appreciative of the commitment ALL our Board members make in sharing their time and talents with us!

Our 922 W. Riverview Avenue building in Dayton is still in renovation/construction mode, but we're incredibly excited by the changes that have already been made. Stay tuned for information about our ribbon-cutting event in late June!

The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission needs your help to make transportation options in our community better! Please complete the survey to help inform a plan that meets the needs of your community! https://lnkd.in/gmKxpcVE

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. In Ohio, if you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, call 855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453). This automated telephone directory will link you directly to a child welfare or law enforcement office in your county. Reports can be anonymous. For more information about making a report or what happens after you make a report, visit the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services website at https://lnkd.in/es6wehh2 #ChildAbuse #Trauma #DomesticViolence #StopViolence #ChildProtection #ChildhoodTrauma #ACEs #ACEsPrevention