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Want a closer look at our work? Community is where we share news, stories, and featured topics that help bring our mission to life. Browse the latest posts to stay connected and see what's happening across our organization.


Tips for Afterschool Enrichment Coordinators: How to Build Strong Mentoring Relationships
Mentorship is a pillar of DREAM programming, but for new Afterschool Enrichment Coordinators, forming mentor-mentee relationships can feel overwhelming. Read this article to learn more about the importance of mentorship at DREAM and how to form great mentor-mentee matches.

Alex Bregy
10 hours ago6 min read


Tips for Afterschool Enrichment Coordinators: Recruiting & Retaining Mentors
As an Afterschool Enrichment Coordinator, it is your responsibility to make sure that your mentors feel seen and appreciated. Read to learn how to recruit new mentors, retain existing mentors, and build a strong community within your mentor team!

Alex Bregy
Sep 109 min read


Coloring in Connecticut: DREAM Expands Creatively in New Britain
Our new DREAM Connecticut region is a vibrant community filled with possibilities. At its center is Jordan Dias, who believes that building a community is its own kind of art.

Elexxus Ryan Perea
Aug 255 min read


Tips for Afterschool Enrichment Coordinators: What is an AEC and How Do I Apply?
Afterschool Enrichment Coordinators are an important part of DREAM programming. If you are a mentor who is interested in becoming an Afterschool Enrichment Coordinator, then this article is for you!

Alex Bregy
Aug 185 min read


Literacy Meets Community: How DREAM and Local Libraries Support Each Other
The Willowbrook DREAM site has been partnering with the McCollough library for a year now. Read this article to learn more about how this connection was formed, its tangible impact, and how you can do it, too!

Alex Bregy
Aug 65 min read


DREAM Program Awarded AmeriCorps Funding to Support Underserved Youth Across Vermont
The DREAM Program, Inc. has been awarded $375,000 from AmeriCorps to expand support for underserved youth across the state of Vermont.

The DREAM Program, Inc.
Jul 273 min read


DREAM Program Awarded $1.77 million in AmeriCorps Funding to Support Underserved Youth Across Northeast
The DREAM Program, Inc. has been awarded $1.77 million in national and state grants from AmeriCorps to expand support for underserved youth across the Northeastern United States.

The DREAM Program, Inc.
Jul 273 min read


DREAM Receives Multi-Year Philadelphia Housing Authority Grant and Launches Partnership to Expand Youth Programming
The DREAM Program (DREAM) is pleased to announce a new grant and formal partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to expand no-cost afterschool enrichment programming for youth and families across Philadelphia.

The DREAM Program, Inc.
Jul 92 min read


Bringing Bigger Dreams to the District: Meet DREAM D.C.
One of DREAM’s newest regions is Washington D.C. Bringing DREAM to D.C. was no easy feat, but having the perfect person, like Youth Service Director, Cindy Mills, is what it takes to transform closing the opportunity gap from a mission to a reality.

London Allen
Jun 173 min read
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