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They're going to College! C-O-L-L-E-G-E!
On May 16, we celebrated the culmination of more than 10 years of hard work with the graduation of our senior Dreamer Scholars. Dreamer scholars and their families gathered to celebrate this milestone. Dr. James Hill, principal of Boulder High School, congratulated the graduates and two Dreamer scholars shared speeches.
"'I Have A Dream' was there for me when I needed them the most. Because of their support I am now 18 years old with two years of college in my pocket, with a 4.0 GPA and will have a bachelor's degree by 2019! ... 'I Have A Dream' helped me realize that anything is possible if you put your mind to it ... thank you 'I Have A Dream' for being a huge part of my life and allowing me to follow my dreams. It's because of you guys that I will someday be able to become a police officer or a probation officer for juveniles." Alexis Martinez, Iris Dreamer Scholar
In addition, on April 21, each senior shared which college they have chosen to attend this fall for College Friday. We shared photos of each Dreamer on social media throughout the day. If you missed it, check it out!
Instagram: @ihadreamboulder
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Mentors and Dreamers Clean Up Boulder
"I Have A Dream" mentors and their Dreamer mentees spent the morning of Saturday, May 20, cleaning Scott Carpenter Park as part of Boulder Community Clean Up Day!
"My Dreamer is becoming a great servant-leader," said mentor Shawn Lewis, who participated in the clean up. "He's always asking when we can do another service project. We like doing projects to help others, but it also gives us a chance to get to know each other and the community better while we serve."
"I Have A Dream" pairs adult mentors with our Dreamers to provide additional role models in their lives and offer long-term, reliable, one-on-one guidance and support. Mentors see their Dreamer twice per month for a minimum one-year commitment, doing activities ranging from sports games to cooking and, of course, service projects!
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Volunteer Applications Now Open for Fall 2017!
While many are getting ready to enjoy the sunny days of summer, we're looking ahead to school books and homework! Starting in June, we're inviting members of the community to sign up to be a Program Volunteer in Fall 2017. Program volunteers help with a variety of activities, including math tutoring, homework help, sports coaching, field trips, and more.
Students, retirees, parents, working professionals, and everyone in between is encouraged to apply before the September 1 deadline! Apply
here
or contact
Ashley Keltner, Director of Volunteers, at 303.444.3636 x 19 or
ashley.keltner@ihaveadreamboulder.org
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Thank You for a Great Dream Kitchens Tour
Thank you to all of our underwriters and attendees who supported the 2017 Dream Kitchens Tour April 29 and 30! Over 350 community members toured the eight designer kitchens, experienced Specialty Appliance's kitchen selections, sampled food, spoke with designers, and watched demonstrations, raising $14,000 for "I Have A Dream."
If you are interested in showcasing your kitchen in next year's tour, please contact Storey Blackwell at 303-444-3636 x14 or storey@ihaveadreamboulder.org.
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Mothers Honored with Traditional Dance
After practicing every Friday for several weeks, our Elk Dreamers performed a traditional
Mexican Folklore dance for their mothers in honor of Mother's Day.
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Welcome new Board Member Dan Robinson!
Dan D. Robinson is chief executive officer of UCHealth's Longs Peak Hospital (LPH) in Longmont. Prior to accepting the position as CEO for LPH, Dan served as the CEO of Colorado Health Medical Group, the multi-specialty medical team that serves University of Colorado Health's clinics in northern and southern Colorado and southeastern Wyoming. As CEO, Dan oversaw the administrative, clinical, and strategic operations for more than 400 health care providers and approximately 1,200 support staff in 80 clinics and outreach locations in western Nebraska, southeastern Wyoming and along the Colorado Front Range corridor.
Previous to this, Dan was Chief Operating Officer for Poudre Valley Hospital (PVH) in Fort Collins. As VP, he helped lead PVH to becoming a six-time Thomson Reuters Top 100 Hospital and a three-time Magnet designee.
Prior to joining PVH, Dan has worked for Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, West Pines Behavioral Health Hospital, Birner Dental Management Services, HCIA/LBA Healthcare Management, and HEALTHONE hospital system in Denver. Dan Robinson is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, American College of Cancer Executives, and Larimer County Mental Health Steering Committee, as well as a board member of the Touchstone Healthcare. He holds a master's degree in education from the University of Toledo, Ohio, and a bachelor's degree from Augustana College, Ill. He lives in Longmont with his wife Kim. They have three grown sons, Kyle, Corey, and Casey.
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Save the Date for our Carbon Valley Dream-Maker Dinner!
Thursday, July 20
Networking & Registration 6:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Dinner & Program 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Pavilion at Saddleback Golf Club
8631 Frontier Street
Firestone, CO 80504
This event brings together Carbon Valley 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 Dreamer Scholars, program alumni, parents, and volunteers.
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Golf for Kids on July 24 at the 15th Annual Golf Tournament
Each year, supporters of "I Have A Dr
eam" come together to raise money while spending a great day on the golf course. There is a
co-ed 18-hole tournament and a 9-hole ladies only tournament.
Event Schedule
6:45 am: Registration, Breakfast, Range/Putting Greens Available
8:30 am: 18-Hole Tournament Shotgun Start
10:30 am: 9-Hole Ladies-Only Tournament Shotgun Start
1:00 pm: Awards Luncheon
1:30 pm: Program and Silent Auction
1:45 pm: Tournament Winners Announced
Come on out and join the fun!
Interested in the 2017 Tournament as a Sponsor and/or player?
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Upcoming Events
June 21st
12:30 - 2:00pm
Aspen Class
Timberline PK-8 School
(Longmont)
*Click to RSVP
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July 19th
12:30 - 2:00pm
New La Vista Class
Alicia Sanchez International Elementary School
(Lafayette)
*Click to RSVP
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July 20th
6:00 - 8:00pm
Carbon Valley Dinner
The Pavilion at Saddleback Golf Club
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July 24th
6:45am- 2:00pm
Golf Tournament
Omni Interlocken Golf Club
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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 1,000 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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