Partner Organizations

DREAM collaborates with some amazing organizations in its mission to create a better future for Vermont's children. The support provided by our partners allows us to better serve our communities, as well as to provide more resources and opportunities for our mentors and staff. Additionally, through our Village Mentoring™ program model and our unique position in the neighborhoods where we work, we can help other organizations have a greater impact as well.

If your organization or business (or yourself!) wants to get involved with our dynamic collaborative - or if you should be on this list - please contact us in the Central Office.

Housing

Federal, state, and local Housing Authorities have provided a foundation for DREAM, through their financial and philosophical commitment to our program. Their generosity has included everything from office space, resources, networking opportunities, and guidance, to general expertise in Vermont's public housing communities.

• Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA)
• Burlington Housing Authority (BHA)
• Marken Properties
• Rutland Housing Authority (RHA)
• Winooski Housing Authority (WHA)
• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD, Burlington Field office)

Resources & Support

A variety of both local and national organizations support DREAM's sustainability and capacity growth through their generous support of staff, equipment, classes and trainings, and donated materials.

Continuous partnerships

• James T. Bowse Trust - Funding support for Castleton/Forest Park Program
• AmeriCorps*VISTA Volunteers In Service To America, staffing and Camp development
• Champlain Oil - Provides parking space and resources for the DREAM Bus
• IBM Community Relations
• CyberSkills/Vermont
• United Way (Chittenden County)
• Adriana's - 25 Church Street, Burlington, Provides free vegetable oil for the DREAM Bus
• Ben & Jerry's - Ice cream donations, community service at Camp, and project collaborations
• Laughing Stock Farm - Our wood supplier at Camp, offering many helpful deliveries
• Eastern Mountain Sports - Donations of seconds
• Vermont Youth Conservation Corps - Help with Camp development
• The Photo Garden - Provides all DREAM Prints
• Chittenden Bank - Has provided DREAM with banking support, expertise and has donated to Camp DREAM for children camperships
  

Discounts and Donations

• Carts Vermont - Provided cart at cost for Camp
• Myer's Bagels - Burlington, discounted bagels for events
• Outdoor Gear Exchange - Charity of the month

Information & Best Practices

Coalitions and organizations bring mentoring groups together to come up with creative solutions to daily difficulties, as well as offer advice and information on best practices in mentoring.

• National Mentoring Partnership
• Vermont Mentoring Partnership
• Mobius
• Local mentoring networks
• Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (VASC)
• Prevent Child Abuse (Vermont)
• Everybody Wins! (Vermont)

Programming

Last but not least, a number of our partners help provide exciting activities and opportunities for DREAM's mentors and children.

• Girl Scouts (Vermont chapter)
• Chill Program (Burton Snowboards)
• Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger