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Daybreak was established in 1975 in Dayton, Ohio as an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless youth. 
Today, Daybreak operates the Miami Valley’s only 24-hour crisis hotline and emergency youth shelter and has

grown to include outreach, prevention, transitional housing, life-skills education, and other follow-up services for runaway, throwaway, and homeless youth. Daybreak is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Vision

A safe home for every child.

Our Mission

To eliminate youth homelessness in the Miami Valley through comprehensive
and results-oriented programs, which provide safety and stability for runaway,
troubled, and homeless youth ages 10 to 21.

Core Values

• Commitment to Young People
• Respect
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Teamwork

Click here to see the Agency Service Plan.