About Us
WHO WE ARE
The Dream It Forward Foundation supports under-represented youth and young adults who are navigating food insecurity, academic barriers, housing instability and limited access to mentorship and economic opportunity. Through a continuum of care, the foundation meets immediate needs while creating pathways to long-term stability, confidence and success. Rooted in dignity, relationships and community impact, Dream It Forward helps young people move beyond survival toward hope, opportunity and the ability to imagine a brighter future.
Our Story
Who We Serve
Dream It Forward serves under-represented youth and young adults ages 25 and under, with a special focus on youth from underserved communities, single-parent households, foster care systems and families facing economic hardship. The organization supports young people navigating food insecurity, housing instability, educational gaps, trauma and limited access to guidance, mentorship and career opportunity.
What Makes Us Distinct
Dream It Forward takes a deeply holistic approach to youth empowerment. Rather than addressing one issue in isolation, the organization provides wraparound support that meets immediate needs while creating long-term pathways to stability and independence.
Programs include:
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Year-round feeding initiatives providing free meals and nutritional support
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Mentoring and tutoring programs focused on academic achievement, leadership and life skills
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Summer enrichment and educational programming
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Holiday gifting initiatives supporting single-parent households
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Mental health and trauma-informed wellness support
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Career readiness, internship exposure and personal development
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Housing stability initiatives through Bloom Residence and related services
Over the past decade, Dream It Forward has served more than 163,000 free meals, mentored and tutored more than 1,000 youth and provided more than 9,000 holiday gifts to children and families in need.
Every interaction is rooted in dignity, consistency, relationships and community-centered impact.
Why the Work Matters
When young people experience hunger, unstable housing, trauma or a lack of trusted support, the effects ripple through every area of life, including education, emotional well-being, career readiness and long-term economic opportunity. Dream It Forward works to interrupt those cycles early by creating stability, restoring hope and helping young people imagine futures beyond their current circumstances.
The organization believes that when youth are supported holistically — mind, body and spirit — entire families and communities become stronger.
