OUR PROGRAMS
INVEST IN IMPACT
Dream It Forward Foundation provides free, trauma-informed programs for youth and young adults ages 25 and under, focused on food security, mentoring, education, housing stability, and economic empowerment. Our programs support young people in building confidence, resilience, and long-term success.
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Dream Summer Food
Free summer meals addressing childhood hunger and food insecurity
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Dream Summer Food provides free, nutritious meals to children and youth during the summer months when school meals are unavailable. The program is designed to support families facing food insecurity and rising grocery costs. Meals are available at designated community sites and are open to all eligible children at no cost.
By ensuring children have reliable access to food, we help support physical health, emotional well-being, and learning readiness. No registration or documentation is required for children to receive meals. Our goal is simple: no child should go hungry when school is out. We list summer food sites each summer in May.
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Dream Rise
Holistic support for academic success and emotional well-being
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Dream Rise supports youth by combining mentoring, academic assistance, and emotional wellness resources. This program recognizes that students thrive when they feel safe, supported, and understood. Youth receive guidance that supports learning, emotional regulation, confidence, and healthy development.
Services may include tutoring, mentoring sessions, and wellness-based skill building. The program is designed to meet youth where they are and grow with them over time. Dream Rise helps young people develop the tools they need to succeed in school and life.
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Dream Global Mentoring
Economic-based mentoring for young women and aspiring social entrepreneurs
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Dream Global Mentoring is designed for young women seeking personal growth, professional development, and economic empowerment. The program offers mentorship focused on confidence-building, leadership, financial literacy, and launching purpose-driven projects or businesses. Participants are supported as they explore career paths, entrepreneurship, and community impact.
This program is especially supportive of young women navigating economic barriers or considering starting their own social enterprises. Mentorship is delivered in a culturally responsive and supportive environment. Dream Global Mentoring helps participants build both skills and self-belief.
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Dream Angel Project
Holiday gift support for families and single mothers
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Dream Angel Project provides free holiday gifts to children from families experiencing financial hardship, with a special focus on supporting single mothers. The program helps relieve stress during the holiday season by ensuring children can experience joy and celebration. Families apply during the fall and are matched with age-appropriate gifts for their children. For many families, this program helps maintain a sense of normalcy and dignity during a challenging time.
Dream Angel is about more than gifts, it’s about reminding families they are supported and not alone. Applications open each year, on or around October 1st.
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Bloom Residence
Trauma-informed housing for unhoused or housing-insecure youth
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Bloom Residence is a trauma-informed residential program for youth ages 11–18 who are unhoused or experiencing housing instability. The program provides safe, stable housing in a supportive, healing-centered environment.
Youth at Bloom receive emotional wellness support, mentorship, educational guidance, and access to enrichment opportunities. The residence is designed to restore dignity and create a sense of belonging for young people who have experienced disruption or trauma. Bloom emphasizes safety, consistency, and care. This program offers youth a place to heal, grow, and rebuild stability.
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Thrive Pathways
Economic mobility and life-skills support for young women
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Thrive Pathways supports young women ages 18–25 as they work toward independence and long-term stability. The program focuses on workforce readiness, career exploration and readiness, financial literacy, and essential life skills. Participants receive guidance to help them navigate employment, education, and personal goals.
Thrive Pathways is especially supportive of young women facing economic challenges or transitioning into adulthood with limited resources. The program emphasizes confidence, self-sufficiency, and informed decision-making. Thrive Pathways helps young women build a strong foundation for the future.
Need Support?
If you or your family need support, Dream It Forward is here.
Our programs are designed to meet real needs with compassion, dignity, and respect. We welcome youth, young adults up to age 25, seeking stability, opportunity, and a path forward.