ISP Dayton

“It’s a gift to be able to show up, to share God’s love, and to go back to treatment houses and invite women into ISP. This was a turning point for me and is still a big part of my life today.”

ISP Dayton Participant

About Us

ISP Dayton began in 2010 thanks to a small group of passionate and enthusiastic volunteers and the support of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. Today we have an active men’s and women’s program and strong relationships with multiple social service agencies in the Dayton area. ISP Dayton currently hosts four overnight retreats per year and regular spiritual reflections at several partner agencies including a weekly reflection at Saint Vincent DePaul. We have a strong alumni team and several Dayton team members have been recognized as Ambassadors of Hope and leaders on a national level. As one of over 20 cities within the ISP Network, ISP Dayton has brought experiences of love, hope and healing to thousands of individuals. For more information, please see the Dayton Info Sheet.

Alumni Voices

Many ISP participants become retreat witnesses, team leaders, and facilitators and are a part of the leadership opportunities offered by the ISP Network. We are so grateful for their authenticity and willingness to share their stories with the community—you can read stories of hope and belonging here.

Community Partners

ISP is grateful for the agencies, retreat centers, schools, and parishes that are a part of our work including:

…and many more! Interested in working with us? Contact us or read more about retreats and spiritual reflections here.

Contact us

For more information about joining ISP Dayton as a volunteer, general supporter, or partner agency, please contact

Shelly Roder
sroder@ispretreats.org

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Events

In the Spring of 2026, ISP Dayton hosted “Marie Thérèse, Ministry at the Margins & Bergamo’s Ministry of Hospitality” at Bergamo Center , drawing 32 attendees from across the Dayton community. The event was designed to grow community awareness and build new partnerships for ISP in the Dayton area — and it delivered! Just like on ISP retreats, by the end of the event it was hard to tell who had come because of their connection to ISP and who had come because of their Marianist connections. Participants quickly became integrated through the shared values of hospitality, community, and care for those who suffer. The event also bore witness to the special place that Bergamo holds in the lives of Daytonians — so many lives have been nurtured and transformed on those holy grounds. Check back for more events in Dayton!

Join the Movement

All ISP programs are offered free of charge to participants and agencies. By choosing to support ISP Dayton, your donation funds programs in this community. Lets do more together!

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Retreat Participants

250+

Spiritual Reflections

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Volunteers

ISP Dayton

Since 2008

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