Creating Bridges.
Removing Barriers.
Welcome to COCD
Our
Mission

Our mission is to function as a resource center for immigrants and refugees. We are committed to advocating, educating, and facilitating connections to help immigrant and refugee families achieve and maintain self-sufficiency and successfully integrate and participate in their new communities. 

We also aim to raise public awareness about immigrants and refugees to increase their visibility and to change public attitudes for the better.

We Care

about the safety and wellbeing of every person. We strive to make the Greater Dayton Area become a safer and more welcoming place for all.

We Respond

within 72 hours. Our office is open 24 hours, Monday to Friday. We always have available staff members ready to help and assist.

We Serve

immigrants and refugees that need a helping hand. We provide resources to help them succeed and live fulfilling lives.

Our

Solutions

Where there are needs, we research, understand, and present solutions.

Advocate

We advocate for individuals. We understand the difficulties of having a language barrier. We will stand up for each person and give them a chance to be heard.

Educate

We offer educational programs, including ESL classes, to help each individual learn at the appropriate level. Teaching English will help break the barriers of generational poverty and encourage community participation.

Build

We offer hands on learning classes which will give you the freedom to learn through real experience and the chance to build your skills.

Promote

We see. We hear. We understand. We spread awareness. We use the power of our social media channels to promote your stories so others can be inspired and take action.

Connect

We help connect individuals with health, legal, and housing services. Having access to these services will improve quality of life.

Translate

We translate text, audio, and speech to help individuals understand their rights and available services. Understanding individual rights is the first step to achieve self sufficiency.

Our

Impacts

Hours served per week by volunteers
1 +
active COCD Programs
1
families participating in cocd programs
1 +

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