Dreamer News
January 2014
 
"I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County

National Mentoring Month  - Thank You Mentors!The mentor potluck this year was a wonderful success! The event featured great conversations about our mentors' impact on the Dreamers, in and outside of school. Program Directors and AmeriCorps members took turns expressing their appreciation for the time the mentors dedicate to the Dreamers. Program staff and mentors brainstormed ideas for the upcoming mentor socials in March to which Dreamers will also be invited. Ideas included bowling, ice skating, and a group trip to a wildlife sanctuary. From all of us at "I Have a Dream," we would like to say, "Thank you," to the mentors for contributing to the social, emotional, and educational success of the Dreamers.   

 

Right now there are about 100 mentors, but there are over 200 Dreamers who could benefit from a mentor relationship. If you or someone you know might be interested in becoming a mentor for the youth in our program, please have them apply online at www.ihaveadreamboulder.org or they can contact our mentor coordinator, Emily Winters, at [email protected]
Longmont Breakfast Announcement   
The 2014 Dream-Maker Breakfast is scheduled for Thursday, March 13 at the Plaza Conference Center, 1850 Industrial Circle in Longmont from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. Hear moving testimonials from some of our Dreamers and parents.  In lieu of ticket sales, attendees will be asked to make a donation at the event. With your support, we will be able to launch a new Dreamer Class this spring. 

To RSVP, please contact Paulette Warembourg.
303-444-3636 x10 

Thanks to our Corporate Dream-Makers and event underwriters for all of their support!





 





 

Dreamers Celebrate Dr. King's Legacy & Dream

On Monday, January 20th members of the "I Have a Dream" family gathered to celebrate the life of Dr. King and remember his dream and historic speech, from which the foundation draws its name. Like Dr. King, the 350 low-income children involved with the "I Have a Dream" program have had to overcome their own set of struggles in order to make their dreams a reality. 

 

Each of our six Dreamer classes made up of elementary, middle, and high school students celebrated their namesake by rallying, marching, and participating in various community service projects throughout the Front Range. In Boulder, Dreamers participated in a rally on the Pearl Street Mall and enjoyed festivities featuring music, activism, and inspiration presented by various community members at the UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom. In Lafayette, Dreamers marched down South Public Road and then convened for a celebration at the Escuela Bilingue Pioneer. Dreamers from Longmont made a presentation during the Longmont MLK celebration and call to action at Silver Creek High School. Dreamers also traveled to Denver to represent "I Have a Dream" in the largest Martin Luther King rally in the country. Visit our Facebook Page to see photos. 




Upcoming Events
 
February 24
4:00-5:30 
Aspen Class (Longmont)
 
March 13
 
March 18
3:00-4:30
Ryan Class (Lafayette)

Dreamer Highlight:
Javier Perez
At last year's Longmont Dream-Maker Breakfast, Javier, a Dreamer from the Casa Class, spoke candidly about his experiences with the "I Have A Dream" Foundation. We are very proud of Javier and the obstacles he has overcome to become the leader and role model he is today.The oldest of five kids, Javier was the first in his family to graduate high school, helping out his parents who had rare illnesses and his siblings the entire time. 


We are getting closer to our fundraising goal and the launch of a new Dreamer Class of 50 youth from low-income families. Thank you to everyone who has supported this campaign.

Donations of any amount will help. Click on the thermometer above or on the "Donate Now" button. Also, if you are interested in sponsoring a Dreamer for $2000 a year, please contact Lori Canova at 303.444.3636 x16.
Corporate 
Dream-Makers
 
Find out how you and your company can join our list of Corporate Dream-Makers today and help underwrite fundraising events so that 100% of donations made can be applied to programs and new class fundraising. Receive recognition and more for your brand. Visit our website or contact Kasia, Director of Development, at 303-444-3636 x15.
About the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County
Since 1990, the award-winning "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County has assisted 650 children from low-income areas in achieving their education and career goals by providing long-term personal and academic support, tutoring, mentoring and four-year tuition-assistance scholarships to each graduating student. The organization adopts entire groups of students from elementary schools, or from low-income housing sites, and works with these children and their families through high school graduation and into post-high school education. Currently, there are six active "I Have A Dream" classes in Boulder County, two in each Boulder, Longmont, and Lafayette. The program has doubled expected graduation rates for its graduating classes of students and has awarded over $1 million in scholarships. The program follows the national model established in New York in 1981 by founder Eugene Lang.

"I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County
3012 Sterling Circle, Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80301
www.ihaveadreamboulder.org
303-444-3636