NEWSLETTER
June 2014
Spotlight On: Dreamer Alumni 
 
As part of a new recurring series, we are happy to share an interview with Fenton Joseph, a Dreamer Alumnus, who shares his past experiences as a Dreamer and his current career and life pursuits. 
Spotlight On: Volunteers
 
Meet Frances Stern, who shares her experiences working with our Dreamers as a math tutor. So much of what we do at "I Have A Dream" - New York would not be possible without the contributions of our volunteers. We are so grateful to those who generously share their time and skills with us and the Dreamers! Read more >>
In February, IHDF-NY took 60 high school Dreamers on a college trip that spanned three days, five campuses, and over 450 miles. Our Dreamers enjoyed getting to experience what college life outside of New York City would be like. In this newsletter, a Dreamer and a Sponsor reflect on the trip:

Adding Color to the College Canvas

"As 62 Dreamers and six Program Directors from the Chelsea-Elliott, DeHostos-Wise, and Ravenswood cohorts boarded the buses en route to Upstate New York on Wednesday, February 19, there was a feeling that this was truly going to be a college trip like no other--this would be the tipping point for Dreamers to move one step closer to college and finalize the metamorphoses into Dreamer Scholars."  Read more >>  

 

A Dreamer's Perspective
 
College visits are an essential part of the "I Have A Dream" program. Fabian Rodriguez, a Dreamer from our DeHostos Wise program, describes his experience of visiting and selecting a college.
College Application Advice from Senior Dreamers
 
Ricardo Mejias and Jonathan Ortiz, Dreamers from our DeHostos Wise program, have worked diligently to submit college applications over the past couple months. We know that their hard work will pay off when they enter college next year! Here they write about the grueling but ultimately fulfilling experience of applying to college.
 
 
About "I Have A Dream" - New York
The mission of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation - New York (IHDF-NY) is to motivate and empower children living in low-income communities to reach their educational and career potential by providing a long-term program of academic support, mentoring, enrichment and tuition assistance for higher education. Visit us at www.ihaveadreamny.org.

IHDF-NY relies on the support of individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies to sustain and enhance our programming. Gifts of any size are much appreciated.  
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