The Omega Community Development Corporation (Omega CDC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by the Omega Baptist Church in 1997. Our mission is to equip individuals, families and children with resources, tools, and opportunities to break the cycle of generational poverty and achieve self-sufficiency through education, workforce development and advocacy. To accomplish our mission, we have successfully implemented several high quality mentoring, educational, and life skills programs: 1) Violence Prevention Education & ex-offender mentoring/case management through a partnership with Human Relations Council (9th year) 2) Summer Literacy at Fairview Elementary (ages 6-12), through Children's Defense Fund's Freedom Schools (9th year)3) Mentoring (Boys, grades 5-8) at the Dayton Boys Preparatory School through Governor's Community Connectors Grant, (3rd year) 4) Work-Ready Life Skills Training (adults) through a Montgomery County Jobs and Family Services grant (3rd year)5) Afterschool Education Program at Fairview Elementary (Pre K-6) through a five year 21st Century Grant (1st year) With a track record of success in dealing with community-wide issues, such as joblessness, gun violence, illiteracy, and education – Omega CDC is ready to use its reach, resources, and network of community partners to revitalize and empower Northwest Dayton region.