Annual Giving Circle - United Rehabilitation Services of Greater Dayton
1,124
Individuals Served
70
Years of Service
21%
Growth This Year
90%+
To Programs

Your Gift Creates Lasting Change

United Rehabilitation Services (URS) has provided socially-engaging activities for every stage of life for 70 years, focused on improving communication and self-advocacy skills, while ensuring individuals with disabilities have opportunities to be active participants in the communities where they live, attend school, work, and play.

We rely on the support of individuals like you to sustain the safety net of services that families depend on for their well-being. In 2024 alone, your support helped URS serve 1,124 individuals with disabilities and their families—providing the meaningful programs that help them reach personal milestones, gain greater independence, and give purpose to their lives.

What Makes the Giving Circle Unique

The Annual Giving Circle recognizes unrestricted giving—donations that are not tied to event tickets, sponsorships, or grants. These flexible funds allow URS to respond to the greatest needs as they arise and sustain critical services that aren't fully covered by other funding sources.

The Annual Giving Circle was founded in 2018 to honor individual donors whose calendar-year contributions (January 1 – December 31) provide this vital unrestricted support. Anonymous giving is available.

Fast Facts

Gold-Rated in Ohio's Step Up to Quality early childhood education and school-age programs, serving ages 6 weeks to 17 years

On-site Nursing as well as Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapies

Fully accredited by CARF for nearly four decades

The region's only school-age programs for youth with disabilities, ages 6-17

Employment & job coaching services for adults with disabilities

4-Star Charity Navigator rating for 13+ consecutive years

Choose your giving level

Visionary
$25,000+

Benefits Include

Premier Donor Wall Recognition
Exclusive Invite to Special Donor Events
6 Tickets to Annual Awards Dinner OR Foursome in Golf Outing (with program recognition)
Preferred Seating at Events
Recognition on Agency Website
Commemorative Gift of Client-Created Art
Ambassador of Independence
$10,000 – $24,999

Benefits Include

Donor Wall Recognition
Exclusive Invite to Special Donor Events
4 Tickets to Annual Awards Dinner OR Twosome in Golf Outing (with program recognition)
Recognition on Agency Website
Commemorative Gift of Client-Created Art
Advocate
$5,000 – $9,999

Benefits Include

Donor Wall Recognition
2 Tickets to Annual Awards Dinner OR 1 Round of Golf in URS Golf Outing (with program recognition)
Recognition on Agency Website
Friend
$2,000 – $4,999

Benefits Include

Donor Wall Recognition
Recognition on Agency Website
Steward
$1,000 – $1,999

Benefits Include

Recognition on Agency Website

Two Ways to Get Started

We'd love to welcome you to the Giving Circle. Choose the option that works best for you:

📞 Give Us a Call

We're happy to discuss your giving goals and answer any questions about the Giving Circle.

Dennis Grant, CEO
937-853-5414

Laura Lafakis, CDO
937-853-5465

💻 Donate Online

Make your gift through our secure online portal. Select "Pledge" during checkout if you'd like to spread your gift across monthly installments.

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2024 Giving Circle Members

We are deeply grateful to these generous individuals and families whose unrestricted support makes our work possible. *Charter Members since 2018

Visionary

$25,000+
  • Charles D. Berry Foundation *
  • Mike Cronin & Tom Cronin
  • Houtz Family Foundation
  • Lisa Hanauer & Sue Spiegel Fund *
  • Mary Rieck *
  • Mathile Family Foundation

Ambassador of Independence

$10,000 – $24,999
  • Gary and Rachel Auman *
  • Edward Blake & Karen Spicer *
  • Richard Omlor and Elizabeth Hardy *
  • Rose Family Foundation
  • Ann Shaw *

Advocate

$5,000 – $9,999
  • Matt & Eileen Bonelli *
  • Stephen Koogler
  • James & Peggy Lehner *
  • George & Maureen Malacos
  • Alan & Beth Schaeffer
  • Steve & Janel Skerl *
  • Marilyn Strickler
  • John and Connie Taylor *

Friend

$2,000 – $4,999
  • Jean Anderson
  • Kevin and Sue Davis *
  • Dayton Carvers Guild
  • Elizabeth Donovan
  • Donald and Rose Ellen Eichenseer
  • Greg Fasig
  • Dennis & Connie Grant *
  • Patrick & Mary Holtevert Kee *
  • James Johnston
  • Mark & Carla Lane
  • David & Tammy Lyons
  • Geraldine Miller Fund
  • Naum Family Foundation *
  • Ratna and Jaya Palakodeti
  • Routsong Charitable Fund *
  • Theodore & Debra Schwartz Fund
  • Thomas & Beth Whelley
  • Richard & Mary Wick

Steward

$1,000 – $1,999
  • Mark Allan
  • Allied Supply Company
  • David L. Berry *
  • Civitan Club of Dayton
  • Chris & Anne Cowan
  • Timothy & Sandra Davis
  • Robert & Julia Dean
  • Durnell Maier Law, LLC
  • Suzanne Garcia
  • Byron Kentner *
  • Max Kraus
  • Judith Kreutzer
  • McGohan Brabender
  • Gary Metzner
  • Patrick & Vivian O'Connell
  • Mary Ellen Pfeil
  • Alan Pierce Sr.
  • Todd & Christine Rodden *
  • Colleen Ryan
  • Jennifer Showalter
  • Richard & Jacqueline Siefring *
  • Ronald Szczesniewski
  • Gary Tucker
  • Mary Rita Weissman *
  • Mark Wright

URS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent allowable by law. EIN 31-0592919