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Joyful group of mentors and mentees in hallway, wearing yellow and purple "DREAM" shirts. Some hold up shirts, smiling.

The HEART of DREAM: T Is for Trusted Friend

In February, as we celebrate the HEART of DREAM, we’re reflecting on the relationships that sit at the very center of our work.

Hanna Blankenship

Feb 274 min read

Group of DREAM high school participants smiling and holding purple and yellow DREAM T-shirts

This Is What Youth Leadership Looks Like at DREAM

This Youth Leadership Month, we’re spotlighting high schoolers at DREAM who are putting leadership into action and building stronger communities every day. Meet the young leaders making an impact.

The DREAM Program, Inc.

Feb 234 min read

DREAM Mascot Shares Details About Coast-2-Camp Fundraiser

Artie, the artist, is this year's Coast-2-Camp expert, leading the way in the exciting journey to camp in the virtual race taking off across the country. We sat down with the Coast-2-Camp mascot to get a deeper look into the epic journey that takes place during our favorite fundraiser of the year.

London Allen

Feb 23 min read

Voices of Bars and Beats: DREAM Partners with Richard Kemp Center to Empower Youth Through Music

Through workshops like Voices of Bars and Beats, DREAM is helping youth find their voices not only in music but in life.

Hanna Blankenship

Dec 18, 20253 min read

Flyer with illustrated children with various careers, like musician and engineer, on a blue background; Text reads big DREAMs ahead, DREAM Scholarship Fund, Giving Tuesday.

Join the Village: Support a Community-Based Approach to College Access for Youth this GivingTuesday

Join the village by learning how you can support DREAM this Giving Tuesday.

Edi Doh

Dec 1, 20252 min read

Two smiling people sitting together under a wooden shelter, one in a striped shirt, the other in pink. Background shows trees and people.

Molly & Taylor: How this DREAM Mentor Helped Raise $5,000 for Her Mentee’s College Fund and Closed the Opportunity Gap

DREAM Mentor Molly was dedicated to showing up for Taylor, her mentee, in any way she could and that included helping her raise about $5,000 for higher education.

London Allen

Nov 18, 20254 min read

Kids in yellow "DREAM" shirts pose with a smiling mascot in a stadium. University of Pennsylvania buildings and a football field and track are visible in the background.

DREAM Announces New Scholarship Fund to Support Mentees Through Post-Secondary Education

DREAM announces the DREAM Scholarship Fund to provide financial support for mentees’ post-secondary education.

The DREAM Program, Inc.

Nov 11, 20252 min read

Two smiling people stand in front of a colorful mural. On the left, a man wears a blue "DREAM" shirt; the girl on the left holds a gift basket wrapped in cellophane.

Literacy Scores Rise Over DREAM Summer

DREAM mentors take a personalized approach to helping their mentees improve their reading skills during our summer enrichment program.

Jon Reidel

Oct 30, 20254 min read

Four people smiling in front of a red barn and silo at sunset. They wear casual attire with name tags, standing on a green lawn.

DREAM Co-Founder Mike Foote Honored by Vermont Land Trust with Conservation Award

Vermont Land Trust recognize DREAM Program co-founder and Empowerment Director Mike Foote for his decades of work supporting outdoor recreation opportunities for rural and low-income youth in Vermont and beyond.

Jon Reidel

Oct 9, 20252 min read

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