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A Day in Paradise:
The DREAM Family Brunch
Our annual DREAM Family Brunch, organized by our volunteer Community Connection Committee, has become synonymous with family fun and responsibility. This is the one day of the year we all come together to celebrate our shared community through laughs, music, art, play, delicious food and the very best from our home. Thanks to all our guests, volunteers and donors, it was our best brunch yet, and 100% of the nearly $8,000 raised will go straight back into education for our local youth!
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Deportes Para La Vida National Conference
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This month, our Deportes Para La Vida national conference was held in Jarabacoa. DREAM's Executive Director, Catherine DeLaura, and Peace Corps Dominican Republic Country Director, Mary Latka, signed a five year agreement to formalize our continued collaboration in implementing this national initiative. We also celebrated the achievements of active coaches who completed at least three programs during the year. No other DREAM program has had a greater reach across the country. Thanks to DPV's national presence, sexual health and responsible decision-making is having a profound impact on the lives of more than 2,000 at-risk youth each year.
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More Graduates, More jobs
More Change
We are so proud to announce our newest graduating class of A Ganar in Gaspar Hern�ndez! After more than 400 hours of theory, instruction, teamwork, internships, Customer Service and English, these little birdies are ready to fly! If you are looking for responsible, highly trained and motivated individuals in the area of customer service, click here and send us an email.
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Educated parents = Educated Kids
At DREAM, we put the early in Early Childhood Development, educating young parents with 2 year old children on how to begin learning at home, getting them ready for a life of high quality education. This month, we proudly graduated our first course in Sabaneta, Villa Progreso. This new generation of parents now have the tools to jumpstart learning at home and get our new students ready for their Montessori education.
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DREAMer of the Month
Ysanet Bautista
 We pride ourselves on having talented and dedicated volunteers, and Ysanet Batista is no exception. This year she has taught intensive English classes for A Ganar and adult community members, and launched a new Young Leaders class focused on issues of leadership and social justice. Students have the opportunity to apply knowledge to the real world and create real change in their communities. Ysa provides a fantastic example of leadership to her students!
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Donors of the Month
A special thank you to all who gave this month, including:
Michel Zaleski Adelaide de Menil Ace, Jennifer & Coco Mirtha Cabral Playa Grande Foundation Harris Kaplan UBS Velero Beach Resort Gordon Segal The Valerio Family Kite Beach Hotel Dean Grieder John Lancaster Sandra Abreu Angie Lodge Calin Lisenbee Jon Wunderlich Aaron Spear Jennifer Kirkman David Zinaman Maria Vero Pe�alba Cordova Extreme Hotel and all those who bought tickets, won auction items, and donated through the DREAM Family Brunch. 
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