Paying it Forward: Dion’s Story
Dion Sampson’s Story I have lived in Dayton my whole life. I love my community…
Facing Community Change from the University of Dayton (Dayton, Ohio)
Politicized
Jacqueline Patterson’s Story I remember great Grandma taking me into the voting booth with her.…
I Am Proud: Roma’s Story
Roma Stephens’ Story I have been to hell and back. I have seen the army…
Heart and Home: The Story of Ray and Shelby
Ray and Shelby Deck’s Story Ray grew up in Dayton and has been here almost…
They Still Call Me Coach
John Ivory’s Story I’m just glad to be from North Dayton an’ Dayton. Dayton’s been…
Cory’s OND: A Town of Transition
Cory Ivory’s Story It was, for me, a very close neighborhood growing up. We would go…
Full Circle
Mary Jo Dahm’s Story I was born in Old North Dayton to my fabulous mother…
A Grandfather’s Destinee
Les Hamilton’s Story I’m gonna give you some homework. When you get home, I want…
Sharon’s Story: Pave the Way
Sharon Mitchell’s Story The bus will let them off in the back and they’ll come…
Where Are You Now? Jerry Bowling III’s Story of Reinvention
Jerry Bowling’s Story Jerry Bowling has lived in McCook Field for nearly all his life…
Facing Neighborhoods: Dale’s Story
Dale Richardson’s Story One night I came home and got into bed and my wife…
My Life in Dayton: Jamesetta’s Story
Jamesetta Lewis’ Story My name is Jamesetta and I was born and raised in Knoxville,…
Through Life’s Changes, God Provides
Bill Johnson’s Story I have learned many lessons during my 77 years of life: relationships…
Reminiscing: Willie’s Story
Willie Clemons’ Story It’s everything. My neighborhood means everything to me. I was born in…
The Story of Me
Linda Burks’ Story I grew up in a large family; I have four sisters and…
The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
Charles Burks’ Story While I grew up in a time when racism and discrimination were…
Blessed in the Valley: The Life Story of Billi Ewing
Billi Ewing’s Story The word “valley” can be defined as an “elongated depression in Earth’s…
The Story of Helen Serrano
Helen Serrano’s Story I was born July 19, 1951 in Brooklyn New York. My parents…
My Neighborhood
Joan Means’ Story My husband, Michael, and I, along with five children and a dog…
Rediscovering Our Values: Dayton Through My Brown Eyes
Steve Ross’ Story I was born in Dayton Ohio, on September 16, 1952 in the…
Just Keeping Hope: Margaret’s Story
Margaret Smith’s Story I’ve always lived in Dayton but not always in my current neighborhood.…
The Ties That Bind
Dorothy Woods’ Story I don’t know why they took away the Priority Boards. They were…
Family, Community, and a Life of Politics
Tom Roberts’ Story I was born and raised in the city of Dayton. I grew…
My Grandbaby,
Linda Woods’ Story Have I ever told you the story of how you got your…
The Rugrats of Harvard Blvd.
Marco Marmolejo’s Story Some of the kids these days just drive me crazy. It makes…
Influence to Dominance
Dev Bailey’s Story When I was growing up I spent most of my time outdoors.…
Changing Neighborhoods
Mama Nozipo Glenn’s Story I lived in Africa until ’72, lived in Nashville, TN until…
Dayton: The Home I Never Thought I’d Have
Leona Marmolejo’s Story I wasn’t born and raised in Dayton…I’m actually from Chicago. How did…
Community: Common Unity
Gwen Buchanan’s Story Community activism was huge in my upbringing. It taught me the importance…
Community Centered
Barbara Pinson’s Story The first time I saw Carillon we were riding down Stewart Street…
Investing in Our Community
Mary Varnado’s Story I’ve been in the neighborhood since ’62. Almost everyone I know is…
The who, what, where, how, and why of the Facing Project
The Facing Project connects people through stories to strengthen communities. We provide tools, a platform,…