AACF Dayton

05/21/2026

Next month, community leaders, donors, and supporters will gather at Sinclair Community College for the African American Community Fund's Annual Breakfast Fundraising Meeting, celebrating the impact of local philanthropy and the lives being changed throughout the region.

Richard Hairston, president of the fund, joined Good Day Dayton to discuss the upcoming event and the organization’s ongoing mission.

Watch the interview to learn more about AACF and our upcoming fundraising breakfast.

https://dayton247now.com/good-day-dayton/african-american-community-fund-boosts-miami-valley-through-scholarships-and-grants

You may also purchase tickets through the link in the comments.

DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) --The African-American Community Fund of The Dayton Foundation is continuing its work to create opportunities and strengthen communities ac

05/21/2026

Harman 5th graders stepped deeper into history with a special visit from Michael Carter, Senior Advisor to the President at Sinclair Community College. ⚾📚

Through stories and artifacts from Negro League baseball featured in his “Our American Journey” museum collection, students brought their ELA study of We Are the Ship by Kadir Nelson to life in a powerful and meaningful way.

05/21/2026

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — For the third consecutive year, the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival is celebrating local filmmakers and providing said filmmakers with a space to connect. The f…

05/12/2026

05/11/2026

The African American Community Fund's Annual Fundraising Breakfast is back! This year's theme says it all: "The Power of Us: Reengaging for Impact."

Join us as we celebrate Black-led philanthropy and the collective work building stronger, more resilient communities throughout the Miami Valley.

Featuring keynote speaker James Cosby, Founding Executive Director of Bottom Line Ohio.
Wednesday, June 17th at Sinclair College
Registration: 7:30 a.m. | Program: 8:00 a.m.

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05/05/2026

The African American Community Fund's Annual Fundraising Breakfast is back! This year's theme says it all: "The Power of Us: Reengaging for Impact."

Join us as we celebrate Black-led philanthropy and the collective work building stronger, more resilient communities throughout the Miami Valley.

Featuring keynote speaker James Cosby, Founding Executive Director of Bottom Line Ohio.

Wednesday, June 17th at Sinclair College
Registration: 7:30 a.m. | Program: 8:00 a.m.
View the Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/18MxR8tawG/

04/29/2026

We are excited to welcome our keynote speaker, James Cosby!

James is the Founding Executive Director of Bottom Line Ohio, an AACF grantee dedicated to helping local youth achieve their college dreams.

Hear his inspiring message at the AACF Annual Breakfast.

Wednesday, June 17th | 7:30 a.m.
Sinclair Community College – Charity Earley Auditorium
Register now → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1986803643180?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for the African American Community Fund’s Annual Breakfast Meeting—a morning of inspiration with community leaders and changemakers!

04/27/2026

Join us for the AACF Annual Fundraising Breakfast Meeting on June 17th!

This year’s theme, “The Power of Us: Reengaging for Impact,” celebrates Black-led philanthropy and the collective work building stronger African American communities throughout the Miami Valley.

🗓Wednesday, June 17th
📋Registration: 7:30 a.m. | Program: 8:00 a.m.
📍Sinclair Community College – Charity Earley Auditorium, Building 12
Free parking beneath Building 12

Register today → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-african-american-community-fund-annual-fundraising-breakfast-meeting-tickets-1986803643180?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/26/2026

In the last year, the African-American Community Fund has:

🟠 welcomed several new board members;
🟠 grown to manage more than $10M in assets; and
🟠 received its largest single unrestricted gift to date.

Learn more about the impact of the African-American Community Fund of The Dayton Foundation in their newly released Report to the Community.

Read it here. https://www.aacfdayton.org/annual-report

09/29/2025

⛳️ Thank You for Supporting the 4th Annual AACF Golf Outing!

Although the weather had other plans last Monday and the outing was rained out, we are deeply grateful to everyone who registered, sponsored, and attended to support the African American Community Fund (AACF).

Your commitment makes a lasting difference by enabling us to continue providing scholarships and grants that strengthen our community.

A special thank-you to our sponsors, partners, and volunteers for standing with us—we couldn’t do this without you! 🖤🧡

09/19/2025

⏳ Don’t miss out! The AACF Grants Application Cycle closes September 30. If your non-profit in Montgomery County supports education, health, human services, or the arts, apply now.

Find guidelines & apply today →

The African-American Community Fund (AACF) accepts grant applications from qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in the Dayton/Greater Miami Valley area.