Date: August 28, 2025Time: 6:30-7:30 PMLocation: Woodbourne Library Community Room, 6060 Far Hills Ave. Whether you're a longtime supporter or brand new to the Centerville-Washington Diversity Council, we invite you to our upcoming Membership Meeting! Come connect with passionate community members, hear about our ongoing initiatives, and learn how you can get involved in promoting […]

Date: June 18, 2025 Time: 6:00 - 7:30 pm Location: Bock Family Brewing, 8150 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH 45458 Event Hashtags: #EqualityMatters #LGBTQPrideMonth This panel discussion aims to bring together diverse voices to explore the ongoing challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community, examine the importance of allyship, and discuss effective ways to foster inclusivity […]

Join us on Zoom for the General Membership Meeting May 8, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 pm for an update on Diversity Council activities and hear from Chelsea Cozad, Executive Manager for Impact and Museum Initiatives at the Dayton International Peace Museum! Zoom Link: Centerville-Washington DiversityCouncil is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: CWDC […]

Empowering Independence: Addressing Barriers to Aging in PlaceCo-Sponsor: St Leonard Date: March 13, 2025Time: 6:00 - 8:00 pmLocation: Franciscan Center, 8200 Provincial Way, Centerville, OH 45458 Join us for our next Voices and Stories panel discussion to share conversation and promote understanding. As the global population ages, the desire for older adults to "age in […]

If you were unable to join us for Dr. Gish's presentation or would like to watch it again, here it is thanks to the Miami Valley Communications Council! The references Dr. Gish talks about are available here: Bibliography on the role of everyday people in changing the world & strengthening democracy: CLICK HERE  What can […]

Monday, January 20, 2025 PROGRAM CHANGE Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Ms. JoAnne Bland will not be able to join us. While we will certainly miss her, we are excited to announce that her sister, Lynda Blackmon Lowery, will be stepping in as our keynote speaker. We look forward to hearing her inspiring message!  Lynda […]

If you missed this program, you can now watch it on YouTube, thanks to the Miami Valley Communications Council! Join us for our next program! VOICES & STORIES Series: Bring a friend and don't forget to register. Interpreters in Spanish, Arabic and Persian available. ASL interpreter available thanks to Community Services for the Deaf. Need […]

We celebrated Pride Month by discussing the achievements, challenges, and rights of the LGBTQIA+ individuals in our community. The panelists for this program included AJ Kessler, Southwest Ohio Manager of CareSource Life Services; Lily Murray, Reference & Instruction Librarian, Sinclair College; Chris Reid, Director, Volunteer Services and Spiritual Care, Miami Valley Hospital; Michelle Wilkey, Pastor, […]

Join us for our next program! VOICES & STORIES Series: Bring a friend and don't forget to register. Interpreters in Spanish, Arabic and Persian available. ASL interpreter available thanks to Community Services for the Deaf. Need more information? Email cwdcchair@gmail.com. Journeys of Belonging: Immigration Stories & New Beginnings Co-sponsored by Welcome Dayton Our latest Voices […]

The Honorable Judge Walter H. Rice presented the keynote address for the 22nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast hosted by the Centerville-Washington Diversity Council.  His topic on Monday, January 15, 2024 was “What will we do tomorrow and the rest of the year to honor his legacy?”  Judge Rice began his law career as […]