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.

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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!

Dream: First Aid/CPR Class

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Dream: Geneva on the Lake Cottage

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Dream: Snowboard Lessons

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NOMINATE

Do you work with a resilient child who has faced adversity and has big dreams? Nominate them today.

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GET INVOLVED

Your contribution goes directly towards a youth’s dream package which may include: lessons, classes, a museum membership, or even meeting a role model they admire. From A to Z, we help them bring their dreams to life.

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IMPACT

We empower youth who are under resourced to believe in themselves, their dreams and their futures.

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5K Race and 1 mile walk

Thank you to the 250 supporters that participated in our 8th annual Running Wild 5k Race and 1 Mile Walk presented by Petitti Garden Center on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo!

Contact michelle@believeindreams.org for more information.

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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.

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"It made me step up my game and motivated me to work harder towards my goals." ~Dreamer Impact Statement

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Are you interested in helping make dreams come true for resilient youth in our community?

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Testimonials

It has been exciting to watch Believe in Dreams execute on their vision of providing dreams for many young people but at the same time show these young people that they matter and their future can be bright.
John Mastrantoni, President IMCD US
John Mastrantoni, President IMCD USFounding Member
I really do appreciate what you’ve done for me. I would’ve never thought that I would’ve been in a lawyer’s position. I admire what you do as a woman because we always get put down. You’re making young women like me believe in my abilities way more than what I did before.
JP
JPDreamer
Not only is BID an amazing organization that gives amazing opportunities to deserving kids, but the organizers are incredibly passionate, honest, and dedicated to this cause.
LH
LHDream Granter & Volunteer
My organizations and I have worked with Believe in Dreams and have been inspired by stories of how John, Eddie, and the entire team are impacting lives in Northeastern Ohio. We are extremely excited to be co-sponsors of the 2018 5k race and look forward to partnering with Believe in Dreams to help make people’s lives better
Chris Quinn, CEO InterDesign
Chris Quinn, CEO InterDesignCorporate Partner
When Girls With Sole and Believe in Dreams teams up, truly magical things happen! Many thanks to Believe in Dreams for making one of our GWS participant's wishes come true. I'm not only amazed, inspired, and grateful....I'm truly moved.
Liz Ferro, GWS Founder
Liz Ferro, GWS FounderNominator
This organization is wonderful and has already granted three wishes for some of my students. Great people! We are forever grateful for their big hearts.
Michelle Gerbrick, Principal, Crestwood Intermediate SchoolNominator
This is a very great program for children who are less fortunate than others. I really love how you have so much care for young adults who work hard daily. I just want to thank you guys so much for making my dream come true. I would also like to tell my story to other children just like me who always have doubts about something being done. Once again, I thank you for changing my life forever and I will never forget you all. Thank you!
MMDreamer
We LOVE YOU GUYS! THIS IS THE BEST GIFT YOU COULD HAVE GIVEN! We needed this, J and I!
MDParent of Dreamer
Words cannot express our gratitude for the overwhelming, generous kindness you showed our family this Christmas season. For the first time, since the tragic death of their mom, my grandchildren were happy, laughing and having fun. This made our Christmas complete. Again thank you!
SMGrandmother of Dreamer
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