Community

Bennington may be a small town, but its connections run deep. Regional Youth Service Manager Lindsay Heller shares how mentors, schools, community partners, and families help make DREAM Bennington part of the fabric of everyday life. In a place where everyone seems to know everyone, those connections power DREAM Bennington's ability to reach and support youth and families across the community.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

From mentee, to mentor, to future teacher, discover how DREAM has become apart of this summer counselor's career journey.

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