| 1,205 children under six years of age improved school readiness skills. |
| 21,693 seniors and people with disabilities received services that improved the quality of their lives. |
| 28,666 individuals and families in financial crisis received the education needed to increase their financial stability. |
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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United Way Building Sold
Dayton, OH, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 - United Way of the Greater
Dayton Area's Board of Directors announced today that it has accepted
an offer from an undisclosed buyer to purchase the Community Services
Building at 184 Salem Avenue in Dayton.
“The sale of the building will significantly reduce United
Way’s operating budget and allow us to focus on raising money to
address the growing needs in our community,” said Allen Elijah,
United Way President.
“It was time to get out of the landlord business,” said
Elijah. “Managing the building took too much time away from
our mission."
Since Elijah officially took the helm last May, the organization has
been drastically reducing administrative expenses, including staff
reductions and putting the building up for sale.
United Way is currently working with Gem Real Estate Group to pursue
more cost-effective office space. The organization expects
to relocate in May.
The current site of the United Way offices and several nonprofit
agencies was built in the early 1950s to provide a centralized location
for United Way’s forerunner the Community Chest and several of
the partner agencies. A gift from the Rike-Kumler Company served
as the catalyst for the construction, with the remaining funds raised
through a capital campaign. The Community Chest held the deed to
the building.
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more information, contact Allen Elijah, President and CEO, at (937) 225-3061. |
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