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About Us

The City of Dayton established the Human Relations Council in May of 1962 to keep peace, order and harmony among the residents and visitors of Dayton, Ohio. The HRC promotes peace, goodwill, harmony and works to ensure equal treatment and opportunity for all.

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The HRC’s mission is carried out by a full-time staff, and a ten-member Board of Directors. The HRC 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.

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Mission

The Human Relations Council works to influence and ensure a culture of fair treatment, inclusion and equal access to opportunities for all who live, work, play, and gather in the City of Dayton.

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Vision

Many people.
Many voices.
One city.

Guiding Principles

Openness, Respect, Collaboration,
Commitment to Mission, Integrity

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Our Staff

Meet the team that enforces civil rights; provides business and technical assistance to minority-owned, woman-owned and small disadvantaged businesses, and runs community relations initiatives. 

Our Board

Meet the board that is critical to fulfilling the mission of the organization. Members not only identify areas of concern that challenge inter-group relations, but also hear allegations of discrimination.

Get Involved

Learn more about opportunities for individuals and organizations to make an impact and promote equality and harmony in Dayton, Ohio.

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