Greater Dayton Marriage Initiative: Saving, Healing & Strengthening Marriages, Together

"The two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one.

Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." - Christ

Problems:

• About 1,700 divorces are filed each year in Dayton, with a total of 61,000 total divorces.

• A healthy, close, and thriving marriage is difficult to cultivate and maintain.

• There are some, but limited, resources and communal supports for the 100,000 married couples in Greater Dayton.

  
  

Solution: Increase the quantity, quality, awareness, and access of resources to serve healthy marriages that foster healthy families.

Strategy:

• Start a Community Marriage Initiative (CMI) in Greater Dayton

• Map marriage champions. If you do or are interested in Marriage Work in Greater Dayton, Please Fill Out This Form.

• Host Annual State of Marriage Summit for Champions and Others

• Fill up marriage event calendar throughout Greater Dayton with marriage support gatherings.

• Empower and equip others to fill gaps with locally driven-resources.

Evidence of Impact that is helping 17 Other Cities do the Same:

It all began in San Antonio with the San Antonio Marriage Initiative:

• Aligned 400 "Marriage Champions"

• 300/365 days a year there is a gathering in San Antonio to support marriages.

• Over 14 years, decreased the divorce rate by 24%!

• Saved 3,000 marriages

• Saved the city $114 Million

  • Average financial cost of divorce is $38,000 per family

  • Emotional cost for parents and children is incalculable

12 minutes of What a Community Marriage Initiative Is

Carl Caton, the Founder of Community Marriage Initiatives

& 2 Dayton Marriage Champions: Carl starts at 18:13

Again, if you are interested in getting connected, Please Fill Out This Form.