Civitan Club of Dayton
MAKING AN IMPACT
Making a positive impact in our local community and around the world together.
DAYTON
ABOUT US
SPOTLIGHTS
CLUB INFO
EVENTS
RESOURCES
ABOUT CIVITAN
Our vision is to be a global community where people of all abilities and talents make the world a better place.
Civitan Changes Lives
Civitan is the only service organization dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and through the Civitan International Research Center, we are helping find cures and develop treatments for autism, Rett syndrome, Down syndrome and many more brain-related disorders.
Civitans are Champions of Service
Civitan offers people of all ages the opportunity to selflessly serve their communities and make the world a better place. Whether building wheelchair ramps, developing inclusive playgrounds or fundraising for the Civitan International Research Center, we are a hands-on organization ready to roll up our sleeves to positively impact individuals in our communities.
Civitan Spans The Globe
Since the beginning, Civitans have united under a universal mission rooted in service. Spanning more than 20 nations in North America, Africa, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Islands, Civitan is truly a global organization dedicated to serving others.
SPOTLIGHTS
Civitan Club of Dayton is making a difference in our local community through service projects. We meet monthly and have a variety of options for members to choose from that are making a difference in the lives of those around us.
Choices in Community Living IDD Tailgate Party
Civitan Club of Dayton partnered with Choices in Community Living in providing a tailgate event for IDD residents and their families.
Building Brides & Civitan Valentine’s Day Party
Building Bridges requested Civitan sponsor a community event serving approximately 100 adolescent youth aligned to the Montgomery County Probation Office.
Bob Chiles Golf Outing
Civitan Club of Dayton supports an annual Hole-In-One event with the Miami Valley Military Affairs Association. Our club is a long-standing supporter of the Fisher/Nightingale Houses, which provide lodging in a homelike atmosphere for the families of the seriously ill patients at the Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center.
100th Anniversary Proclamation
The Civitan Club of Dayton received an official proclamation from the Montgomery County Commissioner’s Office commemorating 100 years of service to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the strategic partnerships the club has formed with other service organizations who serve Montgomery County and the Greater Miami Valley.
CLUB INFO
Civitan is more than just a club. It is a a family of members making an impact around the globe everyday through service.
CHARTER DATE
1921
MEETINGS
Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow Street, Dayton, OH 45458
First Wednesday of the Month from 11:30 am to 1 pm
MEMBERS
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CLUB EVENTS
1ST WED
OF THE MONTH
Civitan Club’s Monthly Luncheon
Each month we bring in guest speaker programs. We always have an interesting speaker program to educate people in attendance. Because meeting new people is important in what we do, there is always an opportunity to network. The Dayton Woman’s Club provides wonderful meals, and the atmosphere is in an historic beautiful home.
- Date: Reoccurring (Always the 1st Wednesday of the Month unless there is a Holiday that week. Then email daytoncivitanclub@gmail.com for info)
- Time: 11:30 am
- Location: Dayton Woman’s Club
225 N. Ludlow Street, Dayton, Oh 45402
21
AUG
Quackers and Cheese Party
The Civitan Club of Dayton, Chartered 103 years ago, supports URS and CIVITAN CHANGES LIVES! Civitan is the only service organization dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and through the Civitan International Research Center, we are helping find cures and develop treatments for autism, Rett syndrome, Down syndrome and many more brain-related disorders. The Dayton Civitan’s has always supported the United Rehabilitation Services from the beginning when it was United Cerbral Palsy. For 13 years, the Civitan Club has sponsored the Quacker’s and Cheese event to help sell ducks for the URS Duck Regatta.
- Date: August 21, 2025
- Time: 6-8 p.m.
- Location: 2801 Old Troy Pike, Dayton, Ohio
13
DEC
Wreaths Across America
Please help us Remember, Honor, and Teach on December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering, or inviting friends to help. https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/176123/Overview/?relatedId=16716%20%20%20
- Date – December 13, 2025
- Time: 12:00 pm
- Location: Dayton National Cemetary or a Wreath sent to you for another location
RESOURCES
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