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Tribute to Karen Boisvert Lapan
We are deeply saddened to share that Karen Boisvert Lapan - friend, former DREAM board member, mother of three former DREAM mentees, remarkable community organizer, and tireless activist - has passed away.

The DREAM Program, Inc.
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Summer Counselor Passy Matendo: Following her DREAM to Become an Elementary School Teacher
From mentee, to mentor, to future teacher, discover how DREAM has become apart of this summer counselor's career journey.

Jon Reidel
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Tapping into Sustainability: How Camp DREAM Celebrates Earth Day with Maple Sugaring
Though Vermont has had a tradition of maple sugaring for centuries, Camp DREAM in Fletcher, VT, just took up the practice three years ago. With its composting toilets and solar-powered lodge, Camp DREAM has focused on environmental sustainability, allowing its campers to connect with nature in ways they may not be able to otherwise. Maple tapping seemed like a natural next step. How Maple Syrup is Made The maple sugaring process is relatively simple but time-consuming and re

Margaret Bigelow
Apr 22, 20252 min read


DREAM Celebrates Partnerships in Vermont, Boston and Philadelphia During AmeriCorps Week
The support of essential community programs across America by millions of volunteers and members working through service organizations...

The DREAM Program, Inc.
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Fuel the Future: Support DREAM’s Coast-2-Camp Virtual Relay
Are you ready to be part of something big? DREAM’s Coast-2-Camp (C2C) Virtual Relay is more than just a fundraiser—it’s a movement to empower youth, create life-changing experiences, and build a future where every child has the opportunities they deserve. As DREAM’s only organization-wide fundraiser of the year, C2C is your chance to make a lasting impact while joining a vibrant community of supporters dedicated to closing the opportunity gap for youth and teens living in hou

Hanna Blankenship
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Building Future Leaders: How Your School Can Partner with DREAM’s Guided Mentoring Program
DREAM’s Guided Mentoring program offers a proven, adaptable solution that empowers high school students to mentor elementary-aged peers.

Hanna Blankenship
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Why DREAM Is The Perfect Cause To Support This Giving Tuesday
Every year, organizations across the world celebrate Giving Tuesday, a radical generosity movement centered around unleashing the power...

Margaret Bigelow
Nov 26, 20242 min read


DREAM Secures Transformative Grant from the Department of Justice to Expand Mentoring Programs in Vermont
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michelle Hines Tomlinson, The DREAM Program Inc. Email: mtomlinson@dreamprogram.org Phone: (802)...

The DREAM Program, Inc.
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Cultivating Community Through the Great Tulip Plant
Through the Great Tulip Plant, DREAM youth and mentors are coming together to brighten their communities, one tulip at a time.

Hanna Blankenship
Nov 11, 20243 min read
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