CARE House

09/10/2026

We are deeply grateful to the Kappa Delta Alumnae of Dayton for their incredible and ongoing generosity! Thanks to their recent, wonderful donation of $1,197.21, we can continue providing critical support, healing, and hope to the children and families who walk through our doors. The Dayton Kappa Delta Alumnae chapter has been a steadfast, long-time supporter of CARE House, and we are continually inspired by their unwavering commitment to the children of Montgomery County. Thank you, Kappa Delta, for standing by our side year after year and helping us make a lasting difference in our community!

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

The John Pirelli Lodge was filled with incredible energy and community spirit on August 15th as it proudly hosted the Bocce Tournament to Benefit CARE House. This fantastic family-friendly event successfully blended light-hearted competition with a powerful purpose, bringing people together to support vulnerable youth in our community. Thanks to the generosity of participants, local supporters, and an impressive display of over thirty raffle baskets, the event raised an astounding $27,790!
Every dollar raised goes straight to CARE House to deliver critical, life-changing services to children in crisis. These funds help support programs that heal, empower, and transform the lives of children when they need it most.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to Joe and Terri Baldasare, as well as their entire dedicated committee, who worked tirelessly before, during, and after the event to ensure its massive success. A special shout-out goes to the wonderful individuals and generous local organizations captured in our event pictures—your involvement truly brought the day to life and showcased the heart of our community.
Thank you to everyone who came for the game, stayed for the community spirit, and left knowing you helped make a difference—one child at a time!

07/29/2026

Come Roll with Us for a Cause!

The John Pirelli Lodge is proud to host the upcoming “Bocce for CARE House” tournament, a fantastic family-friendly event combining light-hearted competition with a powerful purpose.

Every fully tax-deductible dollar raised goes straight to CARE House (a 501(c)(3) with Dayton Children’s as our fiscal agent) to deliver critical, life-changing services to children in crisis. By joining the fun, you are helping fund programs that heal, empower, and transform vulnerable youth in our community. Come for the game, stay for the community spirit, and leave knowing you’ve helped make a difference—one child at a time!

Location: Sons and Daughters of Italy – John Pirelli Lodge 2625 County Line Rd., Kettering, OH 45429

Tournament Details:

Date: August 15, 2026 (Rain or Shine!)
7:30 AM: Check-in
8:00 AM: Tournament begins
1:00 PM: Raffle drawing
Cost: $160 per team (Due on or before August 10, 2026)
Team Info: 4 players per team (Minimum age: 12 years old)
Capacity: 36-team limit—register early!
Registration fee includes bocce play, breakfast, and lunch.

Join Us for Lunch (Open to the Public!): Even if you aren’t playing bocce, you can still support the cause! Join us for a delicious spaghetti lunch.

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Cost: $6 per person
To register call or text Terri Baldasare at 937-572-7781.

We can't wait to see you on the courts!

07/28/2026

Can you help us restock our shelves?

Here at CARE House, we always strive to make our office feel safe, cozy, and welcoming for the children and families who walk through our doors. Simple comforts—like a cold bottle of water, a juice box, or an individually wrapped snack—can make such a big difference in bringing a little extra comfort during a stressful time. Right now, our snack supply is running low, and we need our wonderful community's help to restock!

Want to pitch in? It’s easy!
- Shop Online: Browse our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/bkaJVQv and have items shipped straight to our office.
- Drop By: We gladly accept in-person donations at 410 Valley Street, Dayton, OH 45404, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

No contribution is too small, and every single item helps us support local children and families when they need it most. Thank you so much for your ongoing generosity and for always having our back!

07/07/2026

It’s National Forensic Interviewers Week! 🌟 This week, we recognize the incredible professionals at our Child Advocacy Centers who play a critical role in child protection.

When a child discloses abuse, it is a forensic interviewer who facilitates a safe environment to help them share their story. By bringing together medical, legal, and mental health professionals, our CACs—CARE House in Montgomery County and Michael’s House in Greene County—ensure that every child is supported from the initial investigation through the healing process.

Please help us thank our interviewers for your courage, your patience, and your unwavering commitment to our community’s most vulnerable.

06/02/2026

In my role as the Awareness and Outreach Specialist at CARE House, I see firsthand how vital it is for adults to stay educated about the digital world. The post below from Darkness to Light highlights a critical reality: as technology evolves, so do the ways children are being targeted. Understanding CSAM—including the newer threats like AI-generated content—is the first step toward effective prevention. I am proud to serve as a facilitator for Darkness to Light’s training programs, and I am currently scheduling sessions for those who want to learn how to better protect the children in our community. If you would like to host a training on how to prevent child sexual abuse in your organization, please send me a message!

05/04/2026

Our snack shelf is beginning to look a little empty, and we are reaching out to our great community for a helping hand! At CARE House, we strive to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for the children and families we serve, and small donations of bottled water, juice boxes, and individually wrapped snacks go a long way in offering much-needed comfort during their visits. If you would like to contribute, you can easily browse our Amazon Wishlist at https://a.co/bkaJVQv to have items shipped directly to us. We also welcome in-person donations at our office, located at 410 Valley Street, Dayton, OH 45404, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us continue our mission of supporting local children in need. Thank you for your continued kindness and generosity!

04/21/2026

Headline: A Heartfelt Thank You to the Davis Family! 💙

At CARE House, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive environment for children and families when they need it most. Today, we want to extend a massive thank you to the Davis family for their incredibly generous donation made in honor of Angelo’s Wish.

Their thoughtful gift included a wonderful assortment of items that will make a world of difference for the families we serve. From snacks and drinks to help keep parents and kids fueled, to crayons, fidget toys, squishes, and stuffed animals to bring comfort and joy during difficult visits—every single item will be put to great use.

Gifts like these help us create a space that feels a little more like home and a lot more like a place of healing. Thank you, Davis family, for your kindness and for helping us continue our mission in honor of Angelo’s Wish. We are so grateful to have you as part of our community!

04/08/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners at the Dayton Police Department for their support. Thanks to their expertise and willingness to go the extra mile, we were able to capture an overhead drone shot of our team in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. We are deeply grateful to the those involved for sharing their time and resources to help us shine a light on the protection of our community’s children. Thank you for your service, we are proud to stand beside you.