About Us
WHO WE ARE
Dream It Forward Foundation is a youth-centered, trauma-informed nonprofit dedicated to helping young people build safe, stable, thriving futures. We support under-represented youth and young adults ages 25 and under, including young women and young parents, who are navigating food insecurity, academic challenges, housing instability, and limited access to economic opportunity.
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From meals to mentorship, from tutoring to housing, from skill-building to emotional wellness, we walk alongside every young person who needs support, hope, and a path forward.
Our Story
We envision a world where every young person, regardless of background, income, or circumstance, has access to safety, dignity, opportunity, and the support system needed to break cycles and build a thriving future.
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WHO WE SERVE
We serve youth and young adults ages 0–25 who are:
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Experiencing food insecurity
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Unhoused or living in unstable housing
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Struggling academically
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Aging out of support systems
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Parenting at a young age
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Facing emotional, economic, or social barriers
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Many of the youth we serve have slipped through the cracks of traditional systems. We step in to close the gaps and create pathways forward.
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WHY OUR WORK MATTER
Young people across the country face significant challenges:
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1 in 5 children in the U.S. experiences food insecurity
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4.2 million youth face homelessness or housing instability each year
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Students from low-income families are twice as likely to fall behind academically
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43% of single young women live below the poverty line
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Youth without safe housing or support are 3x more likely to be unemployed
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Dream It Forward steps in where traditional systems leave gaps. Our programs provide stability today and opportunity tomorrow.
