Established in 1962 by the Dayton City Commission, the Dayton Human Relations Council enforces civil rights; provides business and technical assistance to minority-owned, woman-owned and small disadvantaged businesses; and administers community relations initiatives that promote and maintain peace, goodwill and harmony; assists in reducing inter-group tensions, and ensures equality of treatment and opportunity to all who live, work, play, and gather in the City of Dayton.
"I am a Welcomer"
National Welcome runs from Sept. 15-24! To learn more information about Welcome America, click the link below!
Also, join us TONIGHT for our local celebrations of Hispanic Heritage Month! Movie starts at 6:30pm at the University of Dayton Roesch Library 300 College Park Avenue Dayton Ohio 45469
www.welcomingamerica.org/programs/welcoming-week
Join us Tonight at 6:30pm, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month for the screening of "Visiones: Latino Art & Culture."
The City of Dayton and its Welcome Dayton Initiative will celebrate Welcoming Week (September 15-25) by hosting and participating in events recognizing and supporting immigrant contributions to Dayton and the region. Events include:
Dayton World Soccer Games, Saturday, September 16
Citizenship Clinic, Tuesday, September 19
Hispanic Heritage Month Movie Night, Thursday, September 21
Voices of the Immigrant Experience, Saturday, September 23
For more information visit www.welcomedayton.org
A "Voices" event during National Welcoming Week! At the new downtown Dayton library.
Voices of the Immigrant Experience
September 23, 2017, 1:00pm - September 23, 2017, 2:00pm
A "Voices" event during National Welcoming Week! At the new downtown Dayton library.
Dayton Human Relations Council shared Welcome Dayton's photo.
Looking for volunteers! The Dayton World Soccer Games (Saturday, Sept. 16) needs “field marshals” to watch the games and crowds and radio for assistance if needed. Time slots are 9-12, 12-3, and 3...
The more residents that get involved in their community, the better the City of Dayton will be.
The Human Relations Council offers opportunities for individuals and organizations to
make an impact and promote equality and harmony in Dayton, Ohio.
The Human Relations Council is responsible for the enforcement of anti-discrimination ordinances, as outlined in the City of Dayton’s Revised Code of General Ordinances. These ordinances protect our residents from discrimination in four areas: employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit transactions.
Through contract compliance, certification, and technical assistance, the Human Relations Council leads the City of Dayton’s efforts towards the development, inclusion and expansion of opportunities for small, local, minority-owned, women-owned, and small disadvantaged businesses.
The Human Relations Council strives to help create safe and inclusive communities for all residents by providing resources and outreach efforts that promote civil and human rights and facilitate harmonious relationships among Dayton’s diverse population. Initiatives include Welcome Dayton and community-police relations.