Home Is The Foundation

05/29/2026

🌻 Summer Meal Train Sign-Ups Are Now Open! 🌻

Our homeless shelter meal train is officially open for June, July, and August, and we are looking for community members who would like to help provide meals for our clients.

Providing a meal is a simple but meaningful way to support those staying at the shelter during a difficult season of life. However you choose to give — cooking, catering, or coordinating a delivery — your support helps make a difference.

We would love to fill every date this summer with the support of our amazing community. If you are interested in signing up or would like more information, please contact us or use the sign-up link below. 💙

H.I.T. Foundation appreciates homemade PRECOOKED or restaurant provided dinners to serve daily to shelter clients.

05/29/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our 2nd anniversary as a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Charity! 🏡

This recognition reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and earning the trust of the communities we serve every day. ⭐️ Thank you to our board members, supporters, and partners, for being part of this — we couldn’t do this work without you!

Learn more about our BBB profile here: https://give.org/charity-reviews/human-services/h-i-t-foundation-in-eaton-oh-0322-12843

05/25/2026

If you are experiencing a housing emergency, please call our 24/7 shelter at 937-472-0500 x 422. ❤ Our administrative office is closed in observance of Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

When a single mother and her 4-year-old daughter arrived at the emergency shelter at Home Is The Foundation, they were searching for safety, stability, and hope for a better future. With the support of her case manager, she applied for benefits, enrolled her daughter in daycare, and began participating in the Ohio Works First program with Preble County Job & Family Services.

Step by step, she worked toward independence — eventually signing the lease for her very first apartment. Thanks to generous community donations, her new home was fully furnished and ready for a fresh start. Her daughter also received clothes, books, and toys from HTC Dayton, while Birthright of Eaton provided potty-training essentials. Preble County Transit has been a huge help getting them safely to work and daycare.

What began as a time of uncertainty became a story of resilience, support, and new beginnings. 🏠💙

05/14/2026

Do you have lived experience with homelessness and are looking for ways to increase your ability to provide support, advocacy, and leadership in our community? Scholarships that cover registration, travel, and lodging for the 2026 NLELC are available!

Held in partnership with the National Coalition for the Homeless, this annual event brings together individuals with lived experience of homelessness, activists and leaders from across the country for three days of connection, learning and leadership development. Attendees will learn from fellow experts and transform lived experience into collective action to solve homelessness.

📢 Conference scholarship applications are open!

We’re excited to offer scholarships to support the attendance of individuals with lived experience of homelessness at this year's National Lived Experience Leadership Conference.

Scholarships are limited, so apply by Monday, June 1st, at 8 PM EST to be considered!

👉 Learn more & apply: bit.ly/NLELC

05/12/2026

Senior Day 2026 is happening! Come visit us at Preble County Council on Aging for lots of goodies & resources 🌺 👓 ☕️

05/08/2026

Calling all potential volunteers! 🛠️ Join us on May 22nd at 9:30am for a free training on proper grab bar installation. Any and all skill levels are welcome; we will cover everything from how to use a drill/impact to grab bar safety and accessibility standards. 🙂 This class takes three hours and you will get to practice installing on both drywall and tile! What's more, volunteers who successfully complete the training will be eligible to earn a $150 stipend. 💰 Give us a call to learn more! Register online: https://dash.pointapp.org/events/668027

☎️ 937-472-0500
❤️ 111 W. Somers St. Eaton, OH 45320
🔐 Monday - Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (closed 12-1pm)

05/06/2026

Last week, our Property Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, and Executive Director attended the Ohio Conference of Community Development, where we reaffirmed our commitment to fair housing.

At Home Is The Foundation, our vision is "everyone in Preble County has a safe and affordable place to call HOME." We believe everyone deserves safe, quality housing free from discrimination, and we are committed to ensuring our practices reflect fairness, respect, and equal opportunity for all!

05/04/2026

HIT Foundation can help you enroll in Ohio's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program! 🌽 Give us a call at 937-472-0500 or stop in for more information. 🍓 111 W. Somers St. Eaton, OH 45320 between 8:30am - 4:30pm (closed for lunch from 12-1pm).

Did you hear the news?!

Enrollment for the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program opens April 22 at noon! 🍓🥕🍅

If you're 60 or older and meet income guidelines, you can receive $50 to spend on fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies, herbs, and even unprocessed honey. It’s a great way to eat well and support our local farmers!

Learn more: https://aging.ohio.gov/sfmnp26newsrelease

04/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jim DiSalvo to the HIT Foundation team as our Maintenance Supervisor! 🏠

Jim is already making himself right at home and building great connections with our tenants. With years of experience behind him, he’s a wonderful addition to our team, and we’re excited to have him helping us care for our homes and community.

Welcome, Jim—we’re glad you’re here!