June news from "I Have A Dream"

They Did It! Congrats, Grads!

Ten years ago, 50 third through sixth grade youth living in Boulder Housing Partner sites joined our Iris Dreamer Class, led by program director Francisco Mejias. These students have been graduating each year, over the past three years, with the last of the group finishing high school this year. We are so proud that 93% of these youth graduated high school and 85% are going to college!

We want to thank the Iris Class Sponsors for investing in these Dreamer Scholars!

Anonymous Donor

Peter and Dina Aweida

Randy Bailey and Donna Werner (BW Construction)

Al and Nancy Boggess

Dakota Solomon Memorial Fund (Kristen and Ariel Solomon)

Ayal and Jennifer Korczak

Robin and Kevin Luff

Shannon Morgan

Rajul and Amy Pandya

Jim and Judy Warner

Wiener Family Future Foundation

Look out college, these awesome grads are on their way!

Sponsor a Current Dreamer Scholar Today!

Host an AmeriCorps Member in 2018-19

"Both of our kids are away at college and we were about to become empty nesters. We are long-time "I Have A Dream" supporters, and we donated a spare bedroom to help an AmeriCorps volunteer. Genna has been a fantastic guest in our house. We'd recommend the program to anyone."

--Jim and Edie Hooton

"I Have A Dream" partners with Notre Dame Mission Volunteers AmeriCorps, placing nearly 40 AmeriCorps volunteers each year. AmeriCorps commit to serve an American community for at least one year as a full time volunteer -- like the Peace Corps here at home.

We need hosts mid-August 2018 through July 2019. Hosting could mean renting a room in your house for a nominal fee (we suggest $100/month), or having them help with the house, yard, pets, or kids in exchange. Contact Elyana Funk to become an AmeriHost!

Emerging Leaders Board Hosts Cork Pull Event to Fund Dreams & Dream Up Fun

"I Have A Dream's" Emerging Leaders Board hosted 100 revelers at Galvanize Boulder on May 5. Guests learned how they can make a difference in kids' lives by partnering with "I Have A Dream" and bought hundreds of surprise bottles of wine. We hid the labels and every bottle was a winner!

Dreamer Scholar alumnus David Meza shared his journey as we raised funds to help more kids reach their potential.

Are you a young professional craving impact and leadership opportunities? Consider joining our Emerging Leaders Board!

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"I Have A Dream" Celebrates

20 Years with Boulder Housing Partners

Recognizing the 20-year partnership between "I Have A Dream" and BHP , "I Have A Dream" President & CEO Lori Canova presented BHP's Rene Brodeur and Karin Stayton with a partnership award at our last board meeting.

Learn more about how "I Have A Dream" meets kids where they are.

Golf for Good with "I Have A Dream"

Register now for our 16th Annual Golf Tournament, this year at Omni Interlocken Resort on July 23. Don't wait -- this event WILL sell out!

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Did You Know?

Studies have shown that kids who play tennis are healthier and less prone to risky behaviors like binge drinking and cigarette smoking. They're also less likely to be or become overweight.

Thanks to tennis professionals such as Duke Paluch of Rocky Mountain Tennis Cente r , Gonzalo Garcia of Gonzo Tennis , and many other instructors, Dreamer Scholars are learning tennis and loving it!

"I Have A Dream" is a National Junior Tennis Learning program with the USTA and these volunteers are essential to our program success.