| 3,371
people were housed in emergency facilities when they found themselves
without a home. |
| 7,132
area youth showed an increased knowledge of healthy behaviors such as
avoiding drugs, alcohol and early sexual activity. |
| 11,037
people received crisis counseling in times of need. |
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi
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 Allen H. Elijah
is the President and CEO for United Way of the Greater Dayton
Area. Formerly, Mr. Elijah was the Vice President of Resource
Development and Chief Operating Officer for the local United Way.
Mr. Elijah oversees the fundraising and community impact work
of United Way in Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties. Mr.
Elijah represents United Way with the organization’s many
stakeholders and constituent groups. Mr. Elijah also provides
overall professional leadership for United Way, working closely
with the Board of Directors and other volunteers.
A graduate
of the University of Dayton School of Business Management, Mr. Elijah
has a wealth of leadership and senior management experience. He
moved to United Way from Wright Dunbar Inc. where he was Director of
Projects and Programs. He managed revitalization and
redevelopment of the historic Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar
Business Village. His professional career includes positions at
Computer Sciences Corporation, Fifth Third Bank, Monsanto Research
Corporation and the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Elijah
has held an elected position as a Jefferson Township Trustee.
His
community involvement includes the Dayton Development Coalition
Priority Development Advocacy Committee (PDAC), Leadership Dayton 2008,
2005 Top Ten African American Male honoree Parity Incorporated,
Montgomery County Developmental Disabilities Services, Montgomery County Community Investment Committee
board member, Junior League of Dayton Community Advisory Board
member, and Chaminade Julienne Board of Trustees. Mr. Elijah is
the founder of the Morton-Hathcock Leadership Scholars Program at the
University of Dayton.
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To
contact Allen, call (937) 225-3061 or contact Sandra Kitwana, Special
Projects Manager and Executive Assistant to the President, at (937) 225-3060.
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