Fulfilling Dreams Of Resilient Children
We grant dreams for youth who have faced traumatic, non-medical events, giving them access to enriching opportunities, connection to their communities, and hope for their futures.
CURRENT DREAMS
While we’re currently working on 15+ Dreams, here are a few you can donate to directly. From skills classes to sporting experiences, nothing is out of reach for our Dreamers!
Bestow Hope for the Holidays
“It was a life changing experience and make me realize I am not alone in the world.” Olivia, a now 21-year-old dreamer alumni shared. Olivia received her dream experience in 2017 at the age of 16. At that time, Olivia had already endured neglect, sexual violence and the traumatic loss of two close loved ones.
We recently sat down with Olivia as part of the Believe in Dreams (BID) longitudinal study where she shared that he BID experience helped her find self-worth and not follow her peers into risk taking behaviors. Olivia’s dream packaged included a day shadowing a train conductor and she recalls it as “the best day of my life.” Today, over 5 years later, her dream is still to be a train conductor and she continues to work towards this goal.
When you give today, you are ensuring that resilient youth in our community, like Olivia, will be believed in and empowered to fulfill their dreams for a brighter future.
Who We Serve
We serve economically disadvantaged youths looking to achieve a goal or ambition previously thought unattainable.
- 50% of Dreamers experience some kind of abuse or neglect
- 50% of Dreamers are away from their parents
- 1 in 6 Dreamers ask for beds
- 1 in 5 Dreamers ask to go to a sporting event
Impact
Since 2014, we’ve worked side-by-side with resilient youth to help them realize their dreams and gain access to reach their goals. With a commitment to ethical storytelling and trauma-informed care, we’re dedicated to ensuring our Dreamers – all 500+ of them – have the opportunities they need to have hope for their futures.
Dreams Granted
Dreams in the works
Nominating Partner Organizations
Counties Served
"It made me step up my game and motivated me to work harder towards my goals." ~Dreamer Impact Statement
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Are you interested in helping make dreams come true for resilient youth in our community?
Testimonials
