Focusing on Improving Our Mental Health and Well-being!
Join us to make a difference in our community today
Focusing on Improving Our Mental Health and Well-being!
Join us to make a difference in our community today
Our Mission at Sunlight Village
Our mission is to promote and support the mental health and well-being of youth, young adults and families through quality programs and services with a focus on inner-city West Dayton communities.
About Sunlight Village
Our Story
Sunlight Village, Inc., a faith based non-profit corporation has been in good standing within the State of Ohio since 2006 and providing mental health and support services throughout Montgomery County, Dayton, Ohio. Our dedicated Board of Directors, team of professionals, advocates and support staff ensure quality programs and services to all participants despite economic, social, racial or gender status.
Sunlight Village's population focus is underserved transitional age youth and young adults (13-21 years of age) but due to the extensive mental, emotional, and behavioral needs of school age children and youth in the African American communities of Dayton we expanded our scope to ensure a comprehensive approach that would support the mental health and wellbeing of the whole family.
Our Youth
This is a partnership with the Montgomery Co. Juvenile Courts, Detention and Probation to provide positive relationships and opportunities, leadership, advocacy, workforce programs, internships and other supportive services to youth and young adults involved in the juvenile justice system or who are at risk of court involvement. Through community partnerships with business leaders, organizations, and providers we work to reduce recidivism, provide healthy accountability, and create a safe space for young men and young ladies to explore, learn, develop and take a positive active role in creating their futures. Our focus is within West Dayton, but no youth will be turned away from participating in this program. Our county’s continued growth, development and prosperity is dependent upon well-educated and engaged youth and young adults who are contributing financially, socially, and civically.
The Connections for Success Program operates under the following 4 Pillars of Success: Education, Social Engagement, Mental Health & Wellness, and Workforce & Financial Development. Sunlight Village wants to help youth and young adults who are considered at-risk for failure be at-risk for SUCCESS.
Our Team
Our team, community partners and area resources are providing groups and programs within inner-city / West Dayton and surrounding communities that will support families, parents, youth and children who are faced with mental, emotional and/or behavioral health concerns. We have a strong focus on helping our youth and young adults recover, heal and/or cope with mental health concerns such as trauma, grief and loss, anger management, isolation and more through appropriate groups that
are led by professionals and peers.
Our Community Benefit Concert
Rescheduling for May 2026 Stay tuned for more details!
Please join us for our Community Benefit Concert at the Village Hub, 2050 Germantown St, Dayton, Ohio. Reception opens at 3 pm leading our main event, starting at 4-6 pm. All proceeds raised will benefit Sunlight Village's youth services and family programs. Reserve your FREE seat today by clicking the image of our flyer! Donations are welcomed and appreciated to help serve our community.
Our Values & Beliefs
- Faith, Hope and Love
- Mental health, wellness, recovery & resilience
- Respect and dignity
- Integrity and excellence
- The power of family, extended family and community,
- Diversity, inclusion, and multicultural sensitivity
- Fun & engaging environment to support our youth and their future!