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My name is April and I am the founder of Welcome Home Dayton. I am usually behind the scenes, but thought I should introduce myself to new followers on our page.

I started Welcome Home Dayton as a way to give back to my community. When I was 5 my mom and I lost everything that we had in a house fire, thus leaving us homeless. Two weeks later my grandmother past away. My mother wanted a new start so we left North Carolina and moved to New Jersey.

During the middle of my 6th year we became homeless again. We were homeless for over a year. There was one woman, a friend of my mother’s who was extremely helpful during this time. Because of her I made a vow to give back to my community when I was older.

In 2017, Welcome Home Dayton was born when I got the opportunity to complete a one bedroom apartment for a newly transitioning homeless woman. I partnered with Homefull at their River Commons Permanent Housing building.

At Welcome Home Dayton we believe that your surroundings/environment impacts your life in a major way. We believe that it impacts what you think and how you feel. That’s why it is our goal and mission to furnish and decorate homes for people who are transitioning from homelessness. We want our clients to be able to focus on work, education and building a strong family. The last thing we want them to worry about is how they will furnish their space.

If you would like to donate (monetary or furnishings) you can contact us here on the website, or email us at WelcomeHomeDayton2017@gmail.com

Meet the Founder