Meet Our Members

Out of the Cross Fire, Inc. (OTCC) helps survivors of gunshot wounds and other violent crimes rebuild their lives, avoid retaliation, and prevent further physical and emotional injury by linking them with services, resources, and positive peer relationships to help heal their injuries and reshape their futures. Approaching violence as a public health problem, Out of the Crossfire collaborates with other community efforts to combat violence and street crime. Out of the Crossfire advocates “if you want a different life, you have to live differently.” Intervention specialists and outreach workers make needs-based referrals to community programs providing education/job training, employment opportunities, counseling, life skills training, legal assistance, housing, treatment for substance abuse, medical coverage and follow-up care.   To learn more visit Out of the Crossfire's website.

The Three Valley Conservation Trust (TVCT) is a community-based organization that works with landowners and agencies to voluntarily conserve streams, farmland, greenspace, and cultural heritage in Butler, Preble, Darke, and western Montgomery Counties. TVCT preserves streams and land through permanent conservation and protection agreements (conservation easements) and stewardship of these properties. TVCT acquires funds for land conservation and protection agreements and assists in developing land use and watershed protection policies for green space, farmland preservation, conservation, and low-impact development. In addition to providing estate planning, TVCT helps landowners identify potential tax incentives and apply for federal, state, and local grants to permanently preserve their farms. To learn about these activities in more detail visit the Three Valley Conservation Trust.

The Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center (VIFCC) provides food, clothing, and emergency financial assistance to low-income families and individuals in need in the Millcreek Valley area. In addition to short-term food and clothing items, VIFCC’s Back- to-School Program provides students with clothing and personal care items each August, and the Christmas Program provides holiday food baskets, clothing and toys to children and families. Emergency financial assistance is available for transportation, medication, cleaning and personal hygiene needs as well as to prevent eviction and utility shut-off. In addition, VIFCC provides referrals to area social service organizations available to provide counseling, healthcare and other support services. Find out more about the Center’s work at its website.