Our Partners

Working together to make a difference

Our Partners

Cross Over Community Development is not alone in serving the needs of immigrants and refugees in Dayton, Ohio. We are part of a network of service providers and community organizations that are similarly dedicated to expanding access to helpful resources and improving quality of life. 

We thank our partners and appreciate their work and valuable support they provide. Below is a current list of all our partner organizations. Please check out their websites to learn more about the important work they do.

Washington, D.C.

AmeriCorps Senior RSVP Program

The AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program pairs thousands of Americans aged 55 and older with organizations making change in communities across the country.

Dayton | Ohio

Ahiska Turkish-American Community Center of Dayton

The Ahiska Turkish-American Community Center of Dayton serves the Turkish-American community and the broader Miami Valley.

Dayton | Ohio

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley has a broad array of programs to support the residents of the Miami Valley. 

Wilberforce | Ohio

Central State University Extension

Central State University Extension’s (CSUE) mission is to become a premier community-based outreach and educational program leader that provides a holistic Extension approach to improve the overall conditions facing families in rural and urban communities and addressing agricultural issues in rural and urban locations.

Dayton | Ohio

Dayton Friends Meetin

Dayton Friends Meeting is a loving, inclusive community of Quakers who gather together in silent worship. We believe that there is “that of God,” the Light or Seed of the divine, in each person. That Light grows as we attend to God’s presence and nurture one another, leading us to live with greater integrity and witness to the possibility of peace and justice in the world. Although we believe that revelation is ongoing and vary in the names we call the Divine, we look to the life of Jesus for inspiration and guidance. We welcome all who are looking for a caring community of seekers.

Dayton Friends Meeting is a silent or unprogrammed meeting.  Our meeting is based upon a waiting search for a sense of God’s presence in our midst. Quakers believe in sharing spiritual insights with the entire Meeting when the Spirit leads.

Dayton | Ohio

Hannah's Treasure Chest

While many families are fortunate enough to provide for their babies, toddlers, and children, many parents struggle in raising their children with sufficient resources. Hannah’s Treasure Chest responds to these needs by providing social service agencies in Montgomery, Butler, Greene, and Warren counties with clothing, baby equipment, books, shoes, diapers, hygiene items, and other essential items for their clients. The assistance from Hannah’s Treasure Chest enhances programs already provided to children in the Miami Valley.

Kettering | Ohio

Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a faith-based family of medical centers, emergency centers, and outpatient facilities. Our mission is to empower you to be your best. We’re committed to bringing the latest in medical technology and advanced health care, hospital, medical, emergency, physical therapy, and imaging services to your community.

Dayton | Ohio

Miami Valley Immigrant Coalition

As a coalition of faith communities and other organizations and individuals committed to immigrant justice, the Miami Valley Immigration Coalition is committed to promoting comprehensive, humane immigration reform and radical systemic change by working with and on behalf of those who are affected by unjust immigration laws, policies and practices that do not reflect these higher values: dignity of the person; unity of the family; richness in diversity; equitable treatment; freedom in the pursuit of purpose; and  democratic process

Athens | Ohio

Ohio University

Ohio University is a public research university in Athens, Ohio. The first university chartered by an Act of Congress and the first to be chartered in Ohio, it was chartered in 1787 by the Congress of the Confederation and subsequently approved for the territory in 1802 and state in 1804, opening for students in 1809.

Columbus | Ohio

Ohio Association of Food Banks

Ohio Association of Foodbanks is Ohio’s largest charitable response to hunger, representing Ohio’s 12 Feeding America foodbanks and 3,600 hunger relief agencies.

Cincinnati | Ohio

The University of Cincinnati

Ohio Association of Foodbanks is Ohio’s largest charitable response to hunger, representing Ohio’s 12 Feeding America foodbanks and 3,600 hunger relief agencies.

Dayton | Ohio

The University of Dayton

The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. We are a diverse community committed, in the Marianist tradition, to educating the whole person and to linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Dayton | Ohio

Welcome Dayton

Welcome Dayton, launched in 2011, supports integration of immigrants into the Dayton community by encouraging business and economic development, providing access to education, government, health and social services, ensuring equity in the justice system, and promoting arts and culture.

Community & Institutional Partners

At Cross Over Community Development, we believe lasting impact is built through collaboration. Our partnerships with educational institutions, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and community organizations help create pathways to opportunity, workforce development, community health, and long-term economic mobility for immigrants, refugees, and underserved populations throughout the Dayton region.

Dayton | Ohio

Antioch College

Antiochians young and old, near and far: Let’s break bread over a glass of wine and good conversation. All are welcome at this table! Join Antiochians of every generation in Yellow Springs as we celebrate Antioch College’s unique commitment to the science, politics, history, culinary arts, and aesthetics of food and wine at the ANTIOCH FEAST!

Dayton | Ohio

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program

Established in 1971 and now one of the largest senior volunteer programs in the nation, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP engages people ages 55 and older in a diverse range of volunteer activities. AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP volunteers tutor children, help prepare simple taxes, assist victims of natural disasters, provide nutrition/food support, facilitate opioid and substance abuse education workshops, and serve in their communities in many other ways.

Dayton | Ohio

Central State University Extension

As Ohio’s only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and 1890 Land-Grant Institution, Central State has enriched minds and changed lives for over 135 years — always with a focus on the future. Today, we enhance opportunities for all, creating future leaders in humanities, arts, social sciences, education, and business and diversifying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) industries through innovative degree programs, bold research initiatives, and an extension program guided by our Land-Grant mission.

Dayton | Ohio

First Flight Health Centers

We’re excited to announce a new chapter: Community Health Centers of Greater Dayton is now First Flight Health Centers! Watch the video below to learn about our history, what inspired this change, and how we’re continuing to move forward in this new beginning.

Dayton | Ohio

Dayton Metro Library

The Dayton Metro Library brings people of all ages and backgrounds together to discover new things about the world, themselves, and each other. Within our 18 Branches and beyond our walls, we are advocates for exploration, champions of literacy, and active facilitators of empowerment, inclusion, and positive change. You can learn more about the services and facilities Dayton Metro Library offers in our

Dayton | Ohio

Dream Center

The Dream Center is a faith-based nonprofit organization in Los Angeles dedicated to transforming lives and serving those in need. Founded by Pastors Matthew and Caroline Barnett, the Dream Center provides free resources and long-term programs that help individuals and families overcome addiction, homelessness, poverty, and trauma. Through housing, food distribution, education, job training, and community outreach, the Dream Center meets both practical and spiritual needs—restoring hope, rebuilding futures, and empowering people to live healthy, purpose-filled lives.

Dayton | Ohio

Kettering Health

Kettering Health is a faith-based family of medical centers, emergency centers, and outpatient facilities. Our mission is to empower you to be your best. We’re committed to bringing the latest in medical technology and advanced health care, hospital, medical, emergency, physical therapy, and imaging services to your community. We provide you with an integrated system of healthcare experts, committed to providing patients wellness-focused care. Primary care doctors, specialists, and other providers work together to ensure you receive seamlessly coordinated care.

Dayton | Ohio

Miami Valley Immigrant Coalition

Who We Are As a coalition of faith communities and other organizations and individuals committed to immigrant justice, the Miami Valley Immigration Coalition is committed to promoting comprehensive, humane immigration reform and radical systemic change by working with and on behalf of those who are affected by unjust immigration laws, policies and practices that do not reflect these higher values:

Dayton | Ohio

Miami Valley Meals

Miami Valley Meals (MVM) recovers and transforms donated food into meals which are then distributed through a network of nonprofit partner organizations that serve those experiencing food insecurity. We provide nourishing meals made with love that honor the dignity of people in need of assistance.

Dayton | Ohio

Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association

Old North Dayton is located northeast of Downtown Dayton. It sits right between the Great Miami River and the Mad Rivers. The main routes to get to Old North Dayton is Troy, Brandt, Valley, Stanley, Leo and Chapel Streets.

Dayton | Ohio

Ohio University

At Ohio University, we are proud to be ranked No. 1 in the state for value. It’s not only our all-encompassing, fixed rate tuition and fees, it’s also the career outcomes we generate for students by ensuring every student has a set of experiences that prepare them for life after graduation.

Dayton | Ohio

Premier Health

Dayton | Ohio

The University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati is a top-tier public research university and the birthplace of cooperative education. For more than 200 years, UC has connected learning with real-world experience, preparing students to graduate with confidence, career readiness and lifelong community. From Cincinnati to cities across the globe, Bearcats are building what’s next

Dayton | Ohio

The University of Dayton

Flyers Reach Incredible Heights Following our Catholic, Marianist traditions, we educate the whole person: mind, body, heart and spirit. And our faith leads us to build a diverse, inclusive, vibrant community dedicated to advancing our common mission. At the University of Dayton, we adapt to meet the needs of a changing world and turn big dreams into bold moves. As a top-tier research university, our spirit ignites a boundless curiosity that drives us to search for truth and use our knowledge to make an impact.

Dayton | Ohio

Welcome Dayton

The City of Dayton established the Dayton Mediation Center in 1987 in an effort to ease the impact of community conflicts on public resources. The Center has become a trusted resource as one of the oldest and most robust conflict intervention resources in the country for those wishing to engage conflict constructively.

Dayton | Ohio

Wright State University

Wright State University is a national public university in Dayton, Ohio with more than 11,000 students. Offering 315 academic programs, the university is made up of six colleges, a medical school, and a branch campus in Celina, Ohio. Named for the Wright brothers, Wright State University offers an exceptional, affordable education.

Community & Institutional Partners

At Cross Over Community Development, we believe lasting impact is built through collaboration. Our partnerships with educational institutions, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and community organizations help create pathways to opportunity, workforce development, community health, and long-term economic mobility for immigrants, refugees, and underserved populations throughout the Dayton region.

Dayton | Ohio

Antioch College

Collaboration through experiential learning, cooperative education, and community engagement initiatives.

Dayton | Ohio

AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program

Supporting volunteer engagement and community service opportunities.

Dayton | Ohio

Central State University Extension

Partnership in community education, agriculture, and workforce development initiatives.

Dayton | Ohio

First Flight Health Centers

Provides internship and employment opportunities for COCD graduates pursuing Community Health Worker pathways, while also supporting access to healthcare services and health-related documentation often needed in immigration processes.

Dayton | Ohio

Dayton Metro Library

Provides computer and technology access that helps trainees strengthen digital literacy and workforce readiness skills.

Dayton | Ohio

Dream Center

A nonprofit providing free resources and long-term programs that help individuals and families overcome addiction, homelessness, poverty, and trauma through housing, food distribution, education, job training, and outreach. Dream Center also partners with COCD through Community Health Worker internship and referral collaboration.

Dayton | Ohio

Kettering Health

Supporting healthcare workforce pathways and community health initiatives.

Dayton | Ohio

Miami Valley Immigrant Coalition

Collaborative advocacy and support for immigrant and refugee communities across the Miami Valley region.

Dayton | Ohio

Miami Valley Meals

Partnership supporting food access and community wellness initiatives.

Dayton | Ohio

Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association

COCD is headquartered in Old North Dayton and collaborates with neighborhood leadership to support immigrant and refugee integration and community development.

Dayton | Ohio

Ohio University

Collaborates with COCD on Community Health Worker certification programming and workforce-aligned education pathways.

Dayton | Ohio

Premier Health

Partnership supporting healthcare access, workforce opportunities, and community health initiatives.

Dayton | Ohio

The University of Cincinnati

Academic and workforce-aligned collaboration opportunities.

Dayton | Ohio

The University of Dayton

Partnership in community engagement, research, and collaborative initiatives that strengthen neighborhood and workforce development efforts.

Dayton | Ohio

Welcome Dayton

Collaborative support for immigrant inclusion, belonging, and equitable community integration.

Dayton | Ohio

Wright State University

Collaboration in education, workforce preparation, and community-based initiatives.

Funders & Sponsors

Cross Over Community Development thanks the foundations, healthcare partners, faith groups, public agencies, and philanthropic organizations investing in workforce-aligned education, healthcare career paths, urban agriculture, and economic mobility for immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities in the Dayton region

Dayton | Ohio

Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD)

This national anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic Bishops supports initiatives addressing poverty’s root causes, such as COCD’s resilient urban farming and Healthcare Career Bridge programs, which it funds.

Dayton | Ohio

Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley

CSSMV strengthens individuals and families through faith, service, and compassion. Its partnership with COCD supports refugees beyond resettlement and funds workforce-focused English programs, including English for Urban Agriculture and English for Future Forklift Drivers.

Dayton | Ohio

Declare

Declare connects churches, nonprofits, and community leaders to strengthen local communities through collaboration and outreach. With Kettering Health Mission, Declare backs COCD’s Family Mentoring and Healthcare Career Bridge programs.

Dayton | Ohio

Dollar General Literacy Foundation

The foundation supports literacy and educational advancement for all ages. It has long supported COCD’s ESL programming, which has evolved into the Workforce-Aligned ESL model that integrates language learning with workforce preparation, treating language skills as foundational for career success rather than just a basic requirement.

Dayton | Ohio

Elevar

Elevar Fund is a philanthropic initiative supporting community development, entrepreneurship, environmental stewardship, immigrant support, and the arts. It backs Healthcare Career Bridge initiatives at COCD.

Dayton | Ohio

Iddings Foundation

The Iddings Foundation is a private Ohio foundation supporting nonprofits in healthcare, youth development, scientific research, and social services throughout Greater Dayton. It backs COCD’s Healthcare Career Bridge initiatives

Dayton | Ohio

Levin Foundation

The Levin Family Foundation supports organizations that provide food access, education, and health-related assistance to vulnerable individuals and families. It has sponsored COCD’s ESL and adult education program

Dayton | Ohio

Ohio Center for Community Health Worker Excellence (CCHWE)

CCHWE is a statewide partnership strengthening Ohio’s Community Health Worker workforce. Through Health Impact Ohio, it funded COCD’s six-month intensive ESL program for internationally trained healthcare professionals entering the Ohio University Community Health Worker certification pathway.

Dayton | Ohio

Physicians Charitable Foundation of the Miami Valley

PCF supports nonprofits across the Miami Valley. Its funding helps COCD provide wraparound student support services that improve attendance, completion, and well-being.

Dayton | Ohio

USDA

The USDA Risk Management Agency supports agricultural producers with education and risk management resources. Through a cooperative agreement, it aided COCD in providing risk-management education to refugee, immigrant, and underserved farmers.

Together, these partnerships strengthen pathways to economic mobility, workforce development, and community engagement across the Dayton region.