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Cleveland Jewish News article 1.3.22

WEWS News 5 Cleveland news story 12.22.21

Believe in Dreams partnership with the US Marshals press release 10.6.21

Cleveland.com feature 8.12.21

WKYC Channel 3 We The People with Leon Bibb 5.28.21

WEWS Channel 5 A Better Land with Danita Harris 2.17.21

WKYC Channel 3 news story with the Kindland Initiative 12.23.20

Spectrum News 1 12.10.20

Cleveland Business Live 5.27.20

WKYC Channel 3 Road to a Better Community commercial

WKYC Channel 3 News – Saturday, December 19, 2021, “Kindland Team provides Christmas gifts to deserving family in Cleveland

- - https://www.wkyc.com/article/features/kindland-team-brings-christmas-gifts-deserving-family-cleveland/95-4ef0e4b4-d259-4660-aa2b-235ca4c98fe5

WOIO Channel 19 News – Saturday, February 2, 2020, Believe in Dreams Gala & Auction

- - https://www.cleveland19.com/video/2020/02/02/believe-dreams-gala-benefits-children-facing-hardships/

iHeart Media – Cleveland Cares (WTAM, WGAR, The Lake, WMMS, Majic 105, Kiss FM, Alt 99.1, and Real 106.1

- - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dg0UmQUsmUbMId0qE1cUY_hYNYBz-YCt/view?usp=sharing

WTAM 1100AM Cleveland’s News Radio 1.8.19

- - https://drive.google.com/open?id=11wDl5Cip_I5MNNP2hVAWyAKOtKXyvhk4

WMJI 105.7FM Morning Show with Nolan, Malone, Kullik & Tracey 12.28.18

- - https://drive.google.com/open?id=12L7LwgdXc1AR-0nhl6T-srC-MQ2XLS-n

Silver Lining Moments Podcast: A SLM Conversation with Eddie Cheyfitz & Katie Eichenauer of Believe in Dreams 12.1.18

- - http://silverliningmoments.libsyn.com/a-slm-conversation-with-eddie-cheyfitz-and-katie-eichenhauer-of-believe-in-dreams

WKYC Channel 3 We The People Show 12.29.17

- - https://www.wkyc.com/mobile/article/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/katie-c-eichenauer-believe-in-dreams-122917/95-503221464

- - https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/mykaya-renee-ashford-mykayas-dream-122917/95-503221938

- - https://www.wkyc.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/olivia-liz-ferro-kimberley-gillan-shafron-olivias-dream/95-503222969

WKYC Channel 3 Live on Lakeside 3.8.16

- - https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/eddie-cheyfitz-katie-eichenauer-believe-in-dreams-3816/95-2013779

Additional Resources

Effects of Poverty and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s)

How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime | Dr. Nadine Burke Harris | Video: https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk
CDC Kaiser-ACE’s study: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/about.html
ACE’s resource sites: https://centerforyouthwellness.org/ https://acestoohigh.com/about/
National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types

Resilience & Protective Factors

Essentials for Childhood Framework,CDC:https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/essentials.html
Risk & Protective Factors, CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/riskprotectivefactors.html
What is Resilience? APA: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/road-resilience.aspx

Local Community Resource Links

Coming Soon!

December 2021 Newsletter

Holiday Dream

Three young brothers ages 11, 9 and 5, lost their mother tragically this fall. Their aunt, a single mom of 2, without hesitation became the guardian of all three boys in the blink of an eye, while grieving the loss of her dear sister. The strength and bond of this family, the children’s resilient spirit and support for each other is inspiring to see.

For the eight year in a row, Nurenberg Paris Law Firm has partnered with Believe in Dreams for a unique ‘adopt a family’ holiday dream come true. This family received their dream presentation just a few days before Christmas last week. Among some of the highlights were a family getaway to Kalahari; a basement recreation room makeover and special boxes from the North Pole not to be opened till Christmas. Each child received individual wish list items iof which some included: a guitar with lessons, a dirt bike, new phone, gaming system, a football experience and a spa day. A special memorial wind chime and memory stones were also shared to help this beautiful family keep their angel close at heart.

Because of your generosity, 2021 has been a year full of opportunities and hope for all our dreamers!

We look forward to your continued support in 2022.

Our Commitment to Ethical Storytelling

The positive experiences of our Dreamers and families through every touchpoint with Believe in Dreams is our highest priority. As a trauma informed organization, we are always exploring ways to be as transparent as possible with the community about our work while always making a top priority the importance of dream recipients’ safety, privacy and ownership over their own stories.

As we work to expand awareness of our mission and work, we are committed to empowering, and never exploiting, the youth we serve. This is why Believe in Dreams is committed to the “Ethical Storytelling pledge”. As we navigate our ever evolving digital world, this pledge serves as a guide to ensure we share stories in a way that is appropriate, promotes youth empowerment and highlights the strength and resiliency of our youth, not their trauma.

Visit Ethical Storytelling for more information and to view the pledge.