Post-Secondary Access:
Over $3 Million Awarded!
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Since 1998, “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County has awarded
more than $3.2 million in post-secondary scholarships to 625 students
from low-income areas of our community.
In 2016, “I Have A Dream” received matching funding from the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI). COSI scholarships are crucial funds because they can be used to cover important expenses beyond just tuition, such as housing and books. These scholarships are available to both Dreamer Scholars and students served by our partner organizations in Boulder County.
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Below are the stories of two scholarship donors who share their reasons for supporting our students' post-secondary dreams.
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Scholarship Donor Spotlight: Peggy and David
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"We have lived in Boulder for over 40 years. Many years ago, we came upon the opportunity to contribute presents during the holiday season to families in need through IHDF. Upon looking further into IHDF, we realized we might be able to positively impact young people who are seeking to further their education, who might not have the opportunity to do so without financial assistance. We decided to provide some funding towards college expenses for Dreamer Guests and Dreamer Scholars."
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We feel fortunate to be able to assist students who often are the first in their families to go to college
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If you have the means, I encourage you to contribute towards the education of these young people, who will ultimately contribute positively to our society."
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Scholarship Donor Spotlight: Carol and Alex
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Boulder natives Carol Banks and Alex Bane were at the Dream-Maker Luncheon in 2016 when they heard Ariel and Kristen Solomon talk about an “I Have A Dream” scholarship that they set up in memory of their son. Alex’s youngest son and Carol’s stepson, Dalton, died by suicide over four years ago, and after hearing the Solomons speak, Carol and Alex decided they wanted to set up a scholarship to honor their son. Dalton had studied hard in school and in service of wanting to better the world, he planned to get a great education;
his scholarship found a perfect home at “I Have A Dream.”
Over the last three years, Carol has become increasingly involved with “I Have A Dream,” now serving on our Golf and Marketing Committees. She believes that donating to scholarships offers the joy of helping someone achieve their dreams. In her words: “How could you not want to do that?!”
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We are so grateful to all our matching scholarship contributors. There are more opportunities available to make a difference in this way! Check out our website for more.
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Accelerating Career Readiness in Boulder County:
Interns Wrap Up Successful Summers
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Thanks to the support from the Daniels Fund,
this has been our most successful year yet with 32 intern placements
. This support included underwriting stipends for worthy local businesses and nonprofits that needed financial support for their interns' stipends, including Cool Girls Science and Art Club, Motus Theater, WOW! Children's Museum, and even “I Have A Dream.”
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We wish every one of our Building the Dream interns a wonderful year as they head back to high school or college.
Thank you all for your hard work this summer!
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Since 1999, we've offered professional development and workplace experience to high school students from low-income communities through our Building the Dream Internship and Apprenticeship Program.
In 2019, we were honored to receive a $40,000 grant from the Daniels Fund to support this career-focused program
, along with other career readiness programming - all available for students with "I Have A Dream," Adelante!, AVID, and Boulder Housing Partners.
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At internship completion ceremonies this month, interns from various organizations shared highlights from their summers and were awarded certificates of completion.
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2019 Golf Tournament Raises Funds
to Empower Kids
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A huge round of applause for our golfers in July's 17th annual "I Have A Dream" Foundation Golf Tournament!
Thanks to the underwriters, committee members, volunteers, and golfers in both the co-ed and ladies' tournaments, who helped make
this year's tournament our most successful ever
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And a special thanks to Chris Melendez, professional golf instructor, who led a clinic for some of our Dreamer Scholars to learn the basics.
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2019 Dream-Maker Luncheon Coming Soon...
and We Need You!
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Table hosts are the most important people at our annual Dream-Maker Luncheon. Share your passion for helping kids with your network—host a table at the Dream-Maker Luncheon! It's
free for you and your guests. We hope to inspire everyone to get involved or give, but there's no obligation.
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This work wouldn't be possible without you!
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