Mission
D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Inc. strengthens communities by reinforcing the inherent value to give and serve through education, mentoring, and community service programs.
DAI strengthens our community by teaching youth to implement the “the Five" values of Discipline, Responsibility, Education, Achievement, and Motivation through Academic Achievement, Mentoring and Community In-Service Learning.
We serve youth in three distinct programs a comprehensive and holistic afterschool program called “D.R.E.A.M. Alive”; The D.R.E.A.M. Achievement Academy - a six week summer ISTEP preparation and enrichment program; and community building activities within our three IPS partner schools. (Shortridge Magnet High School, John Marshall and Arlington Community High Schools).
The afterschool program serve 20-25 “Scholars” at each sites. Scholars attend session Monday through Thursday from September through May at their school. Each site provides 2.5 hours of daily programming.
Within these schools we also provide community outreach activties that include activities include "ISTEP Pep Rallys" in partnership with the Indianapolis Colts, a "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Essay Contest" where over $2,500 in College Savings Plans are awarded to middle school youth and career focused field trips.
The annual DREAM Christmas Celebration provides Christmas for at least 24 families. This program has successfully served over 100 families with more than $65,000 in donations.
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