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We Hope You'll Join Us in 2017
February 9th - La Vista Dreamer Class Dedication
Former Sam's Club/Ascent Community Church
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Griffin Dreamer Leslie Takes Over White House Social Media Channel
On January 9th, Lesley, an 8th grader in the Griffin Dreamer Class, "took over" the social media channels for former First Lady Michelle Obama's Better Make Room college opportunity campaign.
Check out the post she wrote to learn how she's meeting her goals for keeping her grades up, and how she's using what she knows about brain development to help her learn:
"By pinpointing the specific ways you learn, you can have strategies for taking notes, studying and many other things." (Read more)
We're so proud of this future astronaut and excited that she was chosen to share her story in this national campaign. Way to go, Leslie!
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Thinking about becoming a mentor?
January is National Mentor Month! If you are wondering what it's like to be a mentor, just hear what mentor Bridget and her mentee Analyce, a 5th grade Rocky Mountain Dreamer in Longmont, have to say about their experiences together.
"Although Analyce and I have had lots of adventures--walking in the park, movies, visiting the Aquarium, decorating cookies, reading, and visiting museums - I think I've treasured most when we sit down to a meal and talk about things that are going on in both our lives and make a personal connection," Bridget says.
Analyce really enjoys the connection she has with Bridget, saying one of her favorite things about the time they spend together is "the bonding. We get to talk about different things. She gives me good advice."
There are 350 Dreamers awaiting a mentor. If you're interested in mentoring, please contact our mentor coordinator at mentors@ihaveadreamboulder.org or fill out an application on our website at
www.ihadboulder.org.
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College Saturday Academy Educates Dreamer Parents
This month our College and Career Department presented a College Saturday Academy for parents of Dreamers - and the parents brought some great food! Parents who had attended previous sessions of the Saturday Academy, organized a delicious potluck meal.
With the help of volunteer Colleen MacDonald Krumwiede, a Senior Vice President at Financial Aid TV, parents and students learned about what the next steps were in the college application process after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms, along with some helpful tips for building good credit. Parents were able to ask questions and College & Career staff member Nancy Hernandez, a Notre Dame AmeriCorps member in our college and career department, translated the presentation for Spanish speaking attendees.
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Oak Dreamers Cheer on the Denver Nuggets
When the Denver Nuggets played the Portland Trail Blazers last month, Dreamers from the Oak Class were in attendance. An early holiday gift from Dicks Sporting Goods, through our partnership with North Boulder Little League, meant that all of the Oak Dreamers on basketball rec teams who met their attendance and sportsmanship goals were able to attend. And they had a great time!
"My favorite part was when the mascot tackled the other mascot. I also liked it when we got on the big screen!"
-Louis, Oak Dreamer
"It was a wonderful experience for everyone to go. We had a great
time." - Dave, Notre Dame AmeriCorps Oak Program Coordinator
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Celebrating, Learning and Serving on MLK Day
On January 16th, Dreamers throughout our program joined in area festivities to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remember his dream and historic speech, from which our foundation draws its name.
Like Dr. King, the 535 Dreamers from low-income communities who are in our program have had to overcome their own set of struggles in order to make their dreams a reality. This day of celebration and remembrance is also considered by many to be a day of service dedicated to the challenge Dr. King posed when he said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: "What are you doing for others?"
Our elementary, middle, and high school students celebrated their namesake by rallying, marching, and participating in various community service projects in Lafayette, Denver and Boulder.
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Welcome Back Rachael Durham!
Rachael first began her journey with the "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County in 2013 as a volunteer with the Ryan Class. Since then, Rachael has served two years as an AmeriCorps member with the College & Career Department and Griffin Class and is a proud mentor to a Griffin Dreamer. Originally from New Mexico, Rachael attended University of Colorado at Boulder and graduated with a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology. Rachael has experience as a teacher in Denver Public Schools and as an Educational Outreach Specialist with Colorado Youth for a Change. She has experience with elementary, middle and high school youth and is incredibly excited about the opportunity to serve the Griffin Class again as Interim Program Director, while Program Director Marissa Seuc-Hester is on maternity leave.
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We look forward to your attendance at the 9th
Annual Dream-Maker Breakfast on March 16th. This annual event brings together over 300 community members, elected officials, and business leaders who gather to help youth in our community succeed. Join us for an
inspirational
program with testimonials from Dreamers, Dreamer
Alumni, parents, and volunteers.
In lieu of ticket sales, you will be asked to make a donation to help support children from low-income communities pursue their academic dreams to graduate high school and attend college. Our whole community prospers when children have the opportunity to fulfill their full potential!
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Help Dreamers While You Get FIT!
Kaia FIT Lafayette is hosting a donation based workout and all proceeds will be donated to "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County!
Saturday, February 18th from 7-8AM
555 Aspen Ridge Drive #F, Lafayette
(Inside FC Boulder Sports Performance Center)
Kaia FIT provides personal training catered to women in a group atmosphere to make each individual feel safe and comfortable at any level. Workouts place an emphasis on bodyweight exercises (pushups, burpees, triceps dips, squats) and incorporate functional intense training (FIT), and is designed to build strength over time through progression, which allows for more fluid movement in all aspects daily life. A variety of equipment is utilized from kettle bells, plyo-boxes and jump ropes, to pull-up bars and TRX suspension bands!
Join the fun and start your weekend supporting the children of our community!
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Upcoming Events
February 13th, 3:45 - 5:30pm
Rocky Mountain Elementary
(Longmont)
*Click to RSVP
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March 23rd, 3:45 - 5:30pm
Carbon Valley Class
Thunder Valley PK-8
(Frederick)
*Click to RSVP
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April 29th and 30th
If you are interested in featuring a
kitchen
or sponsoring
this event,
please contact Lisa McAllister at
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2017 Corporate Dream-Makers
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About the "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County
Since 1990, the award-winning "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County has assisted 900 children from low-income areas in achieving their education and career goals by providing long-term personal and academic support, tutoring, mentoring and four-year tuition-assistance scholarships to each graduating student. The organization sponsors entire groups of students from elementary schools or from low-income housing sites and works with these children and their families from elementary school through high school graduation and then "to and through" college. Currently, there are 10 active "I Have a Dream" classes in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley School Districts. The "I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County has doubled expected graduation rates for its graduating classes of students and has awarded over $2 million in scholarships. The program follows the national model established in New York in 1981 by founder Eugene Lang.
"I Have a Dream" Foundation of Boulder County |
5390 Manhattan Circle #200, Boulder, Colorado 80303
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