Join the 1965 Society
MVCDC and Head Start turned 60 in 2025!
In honor of that incredible milestone, we’re inviting supporters to join our 1965 Society. Your donation of $1,965 or more is a statement about your commitment to supporting our youngest children who are experiencing poverty. The 1965 Society is here to stay. Join by December 31, 2026, to become a Founding Member.
At MVCDC’s more than 60 early learning centers, children get high-quality early care and education so they can start kindergarten ready to learn. At the same time, we build compassionate partnerships with their families to break the cycle of poverty.
Federal dollars fund the floor.
Your support raises the ceiling.
By joining the 1965 Society, you're investing in the young learners who need our support the most — more than 2,000 children across Montgomery, Clark, Madison, and Butler counties. Because everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive.
Contact Ben Rider at BRider@mvcdc.org or (937) 226-5664, ext 4215 to discuss giving opportunities.
A defining moment
The 1965 Society is here to stay — but Founding Member status is only available through December 31, 2026. Join now and be part of the group that started it all.
Your generosity helps:
Create enriching classrooms
Support teachers’ professional development
Expand support for families
Sustain the proven Head Start model
Make a one-time contribution of $1,965 or more, or fulfill your pledge through multiple donations this year. We’ll recognize you as a Founding Member.
“My husband and I are so excited to become members of MVCDC’s 1965 Society honoring Head Start’s founding in 1965! We know our gift makes a difference in the lives of children and families across the Miami Valley. Please join us in lifting up our community’s young children experiencing poverty.”
—Kathy Rearick, MVCDC immediate past chair, MVCDC Board of Trustees
