Welcome to Human Relations Council | Dayton HRC (original) (raw)
Business &
Technical Assistance
Assisting small businesses and enterprises owned by women and minorities
Civil Rights Enforcement
A national leader in the fight to prevent and end discrimination
Community Police Relations Initiatives
Positive engagement and increased trust between law enforcement and the neighborhoods they serve
Microloan Business Program
Learn more about the HRC and First Financial microloan program here
Our
Mission
to influence and ensure a culture of fair treatment and equal access to opportunities for all
Eliminating Barriers
We resolve complaints of discrimination in housing, public accommodations, employment, and credit
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.
LATEST NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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During this season of joy, the HRC would like to wish you and your loved ones a joyous holiday season filled with warmth and happiness! Here’s to a fantastic holiday season and an even more successful year ahead! 🎊 ... See MoreSee Less
Please enjoy some of our photos from The United Way Campaign and National Boss Day. Our team is thankful to have such an amazing leader! We always celebrate each other’s wins and made sure to celebrate Lamonte for National Boss Day. Along with this, our team also made sure to show up and show out during the United Way Campaign! Isabella participated in the chili cookoff (and her chili tasted great!). Alma also battled Paul in a very intense game of Jenga. Although HRC fell short, the game was fun to watch! Looking forward to our rematch next year.. ... See MoreSee Less
Get Involved
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.
Civil Rights
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.
BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
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.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
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.