“I Have A Dream” volunteer mentor and board member Juana G ó mez was honored in March with a Daily Point of Light Award from Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, which was established in 1989 by President George H. W. Bush. Juana has been a volunteer with “I Have A Dream” since 2016!

Congratulations, Juana! Thank you for your commitment to your mentee and to all of our Dreamer Scholars!

After being postponed due to the bomb cyclone in March, the annual Dream-Maker Breakfast in Longmont went off without a hitch on April 4th.

Guests heard from Dreamer Scholar alumna Berenise Corchado about how "I Have A Dream" is still helping her work toward her dreams as she pursues a degree in business. Dreamer Scholar parent Eddie Cordero Sr. shared his dreams for his children in our program and how important our collaboration with their family is to their shared goals. Notre Dame AmeriCorps member Jeff Oliver, a retired educator, serves with Dreamer Scholars day-in and day-out, and his dream for each and every one of them is ours too — that they are empowered to make their own dreams come true.

At the Breakfast, generous donors came together to support our Dreamer Scholars in the St. Vrain Valley and Boulder Valley School Districts. Since we do not charge tuition or fees for any of our programming, this support and partnership makes our work possible. Thank you!

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Dreamer Scholar Spring Break Trips Create Lasting Memories

10th- and 11th-grade Dreamer Scholars in our Griffin Class located in Lafayette took a two-day trip to Alamosa over Spring Break, visiting Adams State University and Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve! At Adams State, students learned how the university celebrates and empowers cultural inclusivity. They also were treated to a planetarium show of the film Tales of the Maya Skies , visited the CASA House, and learned about the College Assistance Migrant Program.

5th-grade Dreamer Scholars in our Carbon Valley Class located in Frederick took an overnight Spring Break trip to Dillon and had a great time. Students split into boys- and girls-only groups and discussed issues like self-esteem and positivity toward others, as part of their socio-emotional learning curriculum. When one student was being picked up by his mom after the trip, he asked, “When will we have our next overnight?” Afterwards, parents texted Aurora Santos, the Program Director, and told her the kids had so much fun.

CORKS & CAPS:

Uncorking the Potential of Students

Our annual Cork Pull event is back! Join our Emerging Leaders Board on Saturday, April 27 from 7-9 PM at Egg Strategy for an evening soiree with wine, networking, and fun! Learn more about how we get kids to and through college and find out how you can get involved.

Relax with friends or plan a date night. Tickets are $45 for individuals and $80 for two (couples or friends). Admission includes light appetizers, an open bar, and dessert. Corks are sold separately.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Register now for our 17th Annual Golf Tournament , held again this year at Omni Interlocken Resort on Monday, July 22.

Don't wait!

This tournament WILL sell out!

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"I Have A Dream"?

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