UPCOMING EVENTS!
STEWARDS OF CHILDREN TRAINING
August 6th
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Opportunity Center
907 W. Fifth St.
Dayton, OH 45402
Sunlight Village believes when we empower one another we can create real change.
Through this evidence-informed training you will learn to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The training includes videos with a diverse group of people with lived experiences, experts, treatment providers and facilitator-led discussions. Each participant receives a workbook designed to help you create your personal response plan and for your reference.
CALL SUNLIGHT VILLAGE AT 937-640-1679 TO REGISTER FOR EITHER OF THESE TRAININGS
COMMUNITY GROUPS
GRIEF & LOSS GROUP
YOUNG LADIES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GROUP
TEEN MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS GROUPS (SEEKING VOLUNTEERS!!)
TO VOLUNTEER OR LEARN ABOUT ANY OF OUR GROUPS, GIVE US A CALL AT 937-640-1679!
National Minority Mental Health Month
This Month, Sunlight Village Encourages everyone to take steps toward improving mental health in BIPOC communities. Fear of judgment, cultural beliefs, generational differences, and lack of access to resources often prevent people of color from addressing struggles openly and seeking the help they need. By breaking the silence and having open and honest conversations about mental health, we can overcome these barriers.
Bebe Moore Campbell was a renowned journalist, teacher, author, and mental health advocate. She dedicated her life to shedding light on the unique challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in accessing mental health care. Her advocacy and impactful writing have left a lasting legacy, inspiring the creation of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, which promotes mental health awareness and support for BIPOC communities.
CONNECTIONS FOR SUCCESS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
We are excited to introduce the dedicated and passionate team behind our Connections for Success Youth Leadership Program! Our team is committed to making a difference in the lives of our youth and helping them achieve their full potential.
Youth Advocate: Jeremy Moody, Youth Advocate: Maliek Forbus, Program Coordinator: Ernest Edwards, Lead Youth Advocate: Robert Mackey, Young Ladies Youth Advocate: Jayme Woody, Case Management/Data Entry: Kelsee Brown
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR GRADUATES!
SPECIAL THANK YOU TO NCCJ & THE COMMUNITY
The Mental Health Field Day in May was a major success, and we couldn't have done it without them! We extend our gratitude to NCCJ of Greater Dayton for their partnership and to our wonderful community members for their participation. Their support made this event a memorable and impactful day, promoting mental health awareness and community well-being.
New Partnership with Gettysburg Fishing Lake!
MOXIE BY NATURE
Lindsay Pitstick, founder of Moxie by Nature, recently led our team in an interactive and insightful workshop. Before the workshop, each team member completed Gallup’s Clifton Strengths Assessment. This preparation allowed us to dive deeply into our individual strengths and explore how they contribute to our team's success.
HEALTHY FAMILY MARKET
Stay tuned for more information on our exciting partnership with Dayton Children’s Hospital! This project will work to address food insecurity, mental health and improve children’s health outcomes.
Message From The Executive Director
Hello Sunlight Village Community!
Thank you all for your time and attention. I want to speak out amongst all the other conversations regarding our youth and violence. I am hearing a lot regarding how bad our youth are but with our conversations with the youth, they feel they are not a part of the community, they want positive change, they want positive leaders...people to look up to, positive things to do, no violence, equality and a future. They want to HOPE! We at Sunlight Village are dedicated to making sure we offer programs, services, opportunities and leadership that allow our youth to hope, again! Children don't ask to be born; they get the hand that was dealt them. So, as families and community members we owe it to our youth to work collectively to level the playing field for our youth through not only conversation but ACTION!
Contact Sunlight Village if you are interested in becoming a community partner, volunteer and/or advocate for our youth.
Thanks & Blessings
Robbie Brandon, Founder & CEO