The Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association is committed to helping special needs students at Butler High School build the skills they need for life beyond the classroom.
That’s why the VBAA donated $1,300 toward a $2,650 VISIONS grant to help purchase adaptive vocational equipment, such as vacuums, cleaning supplies and communication aides, that give students valuable hands-on experience in custodial work and food service. The funding also helps sponsor trips to grocery stores, restaurants and other community venues where students learn independence and practical skills.
“This initiative equips students in the intensive needs unit with transferable vocational skills, fosters confidence in navigating community and workplace scenarios, and supports a smoother transition to post-secondary opportunities,” said Amy DeCamp, VBAA president.
In total, the Vandalia-Butler Foundation awarded a record $36,940 in educational grants in 2026.
For those wishing to contribute to the VISIONS Fund, tax-deductible donations can be mailed to VISIONS Fund, c/o The Dayton Foundation, 1401 S. Main St., Suite 100, Dayton, OH 45409-2600. To make an online donation, visit vandalia-butlerfoundation.org/visions.
The Vandalia-Butler Foundation is a component fund of The Dayton Foundation. Leadership for the foundation rests within the local community, while fiscal oversight is provided by The Dayton Foundation, which serves the Dayton/Miami Valley region. This partnership allows the Vandalia-Butler community to benefit from local leadership while leveraging broader investment resources.
(Photo by Mary Stephens. Pictured left to right: Jennifer Jette, intensive needs unit teacher; Amy DeCamp, president of the Vandalia-Butler Alumni Association; Matthew Williamson, principal of Butler High School; and Denise Eder, chair of the VISIONS education committee and co-chair of the Vandalia-Butler Foundation.)