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Dreams for Kids

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About Me

Dreams for Kids has been Changing Lives...One Kid at a Time since 1989. MISSION Our mission is to empower young people of all abilities through dynamic leadership programs and life-changing activities that inspire them to fearlessly pursue their dreams and compassionately change the world. Will you join us?DREAMS FOR KIDS TOLL FREE: 866-729-5454 155 N. MICHIGAN AVENUE. Ste. 700 CHICAGO, IL 60601 www.dreamsforkids.org E-MAIL FOR INFORMATION: [email protected]

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GET INVOLVED AND CONTACT US TODAY! • DREAM LEADERS: Working with schools and youth organizations, in partnership with government and social agencies, Dreams for Kids is bringing diverse groups of young people together to reinforce the lessons learned from the classroom, develop leadership skills and work on cooperative projects which serve the local and world communities. • HALLOWEEN FOR HUNGER: Keep the fun but put social awareness into trick or treating by canvassing your neighborhoods for non perishable food items to support local food banks and help fight hunger. • SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BIRTHDAY PARTIES: Instead of gifts for yourself, notify your family and friends to bring donations for a need within the local or world community. • FOREVER FRIENDS: The great wisdom of our elders is connected with the energy and wonder of youth. With regular visits to nursing homes and retirement communities, you will find a friend who will listen. An elder is renewed by the opportunity to share time that is valued. • HOLIDAY FOR HOPE: Participating in Dreams for Kids long standing tradition and volunteering for the world’s largest holiday celebration for homeless and underprivileged children. World Community Service • HOSTING INTERNATIONAL DINNERS: Choose a unique culture, and then research its customs, food and traditions and invite your friends to your home to share in the cuisine, dress and experiences of a soon to be familiar culture. • CREATE PEN PALS: Reaching out to your peers overseas and establishing long term relationships and culturally enriching correspondence. • VOLUNTEER OVERSEAS: Embracing the future of a global community, and responding to the needs of their less fortunate peers, there are many opportunities to volunteer in developing countries, such as Africa, China, India, and Thailand. • ADOPT A DREAM CAMPAIGN: This powerful campaign is at the heart of the Dream Leader program. Adopt a Dream empowers children to make a life changing difference today and become immediate leaders at home and around the world. The Global Village, a visual work of art, provides an opportunity to adopt a dream, and create fundraising opportunities to make the dream come true. In part of the Global Village, participants will adopt the dream of Extreme Recess and give local children with disabilities the opportunity to come from the sidelines of life and into a world of companionship, new friends, the joy of sport, renewed confidence and self esteem, and just plain fun. Across the ocean, a world apart, but part of their very same world, children will adopt the dream of freedom and education. By providing sustainable income sources for families in developing countries, children will be freed from life threatening child labor and returned to school.

Books:

Kiss of a Dolphin by Tom Tuohy

Heroes:

YOU could be a HERO. Embrace your talent, whether is art or music or just being kind one day to one person.

My Blog

Pen Pals from Uganda, Africa

I have made an amazing connection with an organization in Uganda, Africa. This group of people are looking for U.S. pen pals. The average ages are in their 20s or 30s and there are some children aroun...
Posted by Dreams for Kids on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:12:00 PST

Executive Board

Dreams for Kids Executive Board "The service we render others is the rent we pay for our room on earth." ~ Sir Wilfred Grenfell There is nothing more important to us then those who give their time a...
Posted by Dreams for Kids on Mon, 11 Feb 2008 10:53:00 PST

A New Dream

Hello! I am Kristen, the new leadership facilitator for Dreams for Kids, a non-profit organization with a lot to offer Chicago, the U.S., and the world. I have been inspired by the opportuni...
Posted by Dreams for Kids on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:08:00 PST

Embrace Race

..> The Embrace Race Invites Owen Wilson and Rachel McAdams To Benefit 'Dreams for Kids' Milton, Ontario's Ross Smith and his friend Dean from Chicago, IL have turned their "cabin fever" into hope f...
Posted by Dreams for Kids on Mon, 21 May 2007 09:13:00 PST

Kiss of a Dolphin Reviews

"There is so much to praise about this book.... You'll find yourself moved to emulate the examples of decency and dignity that grace these pages, and be inspired to serve others who may not have been ...
Posted by Dreams for Kids on Fri, 18 May 2007 09:35:00 PST

Testimonials

  "The ski weekend was fabulous! I didn't think we would ever be able to ski as a whole family and it meant a lot to my husband and myself to see Connor participate in skiing and join in with ou...
Posted by Dreams for Kids on Fri, 18 May 2007 09:31:00 PST