DREAM Foundation Newsletter - Volume 2

The DREAM Foundation

Creating Possibilities.....Enabling Lives

The mission of Delta Resource Educational Association of Mobile (DREAM), Inc. is to provide financial and in-kind support to programs and organizations which strengthen the underserved communities in the Greater Mobile area.

Greetings,

Fall has arrived and we are all looking forward to cooler weather. It has been often said, “This year, 2020, is like no other.” Covid 19 has presented many challenges but it has also provided numerous opportunities for growth. I personally am thankful for the opportunity to work with a dedicated group of people that want to make a positive impact in the lives of others. The DREAM Board of Directors are eagerly ready to move forward to address our infrastructure yielding opportunities to affect positive outcomes for the underserved communities in the Greater Mobile area. We are pleased to announce and welcome two new members that have been added to the board. The new members along with our current board members, who are experts in their fields, will help us accomplish or goals and mission.

We are excited to share with you that DREAM has been awarded a $6000 grant to assist with the Alvin Ailey II Dancers performance, lecture/demonstration and Master Class. We continue to pursue other grant opportunities for the Ailey project and to strengthen existing and new programs.

DREAM is accepting applications to fund programs that address education, financial literacy and stability, political and civic awareness, mental and physical health and international awareness.

We encourage you to continue to support the foundation through donations earmarked for programs, scholarships and maintenance of the Community Life Development Center (CLDC). The identified needs for the CLDC include:

Replace the tile/new flooring
Improve landscaping
Exterior painting
Repair the fence (safety)
Improve security (including cameras)
Ability to respond to needs as dictated.

All donations may be mailed to Post Office Box 40622, Mobile, AL 36640. Credit Cards, PayPal and Cash App are also accepted. We encourage you to identify Delta Resource Educational Association Mobile, Inc. as your charity of choice for Amazon Smile. Additionally, please select Delta Resource Educational Association Mobile, Inc. as your charity to receive birthday donations on Facebook.

We are also requesting that you consider Legacy Giving. No amount to bequeath to DREAM is too small. The premium is based on the death benefit and health status of the donor. Board member Herman Towner is available to assist with the planning and answer any questions. Please forward your questions to dream.mobile.dst@gmail.com.

We welcome your input. Please support our programs and fund development activities.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Sincerely,

Jerryln Rushing London

Our Newest Board Members

Gregory Morris

Johnetta Jackson

Barbara Harris

Gregory Morris has been the owner of Greg's Professional Barber & Beauty since 1980. He has received numerous awards, including the Minority Health and Beauty Service of the Year from the Minority Enterprise Development Week. He is also a member of the Bishop State Barber Advisory Board and the Founder and President of the Williamson High School Foundation that assists youths accomplish their educational goals.

Johnetta Jackson has been employed by Alabama Power for 36 years. She is the manager of the Downtown Business Office. She is the proud mother of two daughters. She serves as a board member of Bishop State Community College Foundation, Eight Mile Lions Club, West Mobile Rotary Club, Board Member of the Princeton Woods Homeowners Association and Graduate of Leadership Mobile Class of 2017.

Barbara Harris is a retired Internal Revenue Service Agent of more than 35 years. She has held various positions over the years including Office Auditor in Knoxville, TN and Mobile, AL. She was later promoted to Tax Analyst, Tax Examiner, Field Agent and Revenue Agent until retirement in 2015. She lived in Atlanta for 36 years before returning to Mobile to be a caregiver for her elderly parents. She is a member of the Mobile Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

2nd Annual DREAM Draw Down

On Sale Now!

The 2nd Annual DREAM Drawn Down will be held on January 16, 2021. Visit our website to purchase your ticket. We've added a new feature! You have an opportunity to buy insurance (optional) for $25. The insurance will allow your ticket to be reinserted into the drawing for a second chance at the drawing.

When you purchase your ticket(s), please indicate if you will be willing to split the winnings if you are one of the last three ticket holders. We will accept cash, checks, major credit cards, PayPal and Cash App. Dates will be announced on the DREAM Foundation's facebook page and website for in-person purchases at the CLDC. A wide variety of fabulous door prizes will also be awarded during the draw down. The proceeds will benefit the community programs of the Mobile Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Join us on Facebook Live to watch the draw down.

Will you be the last ticket holder?

FUND DEVELOPMENT

SAVE THE DATE!

ALVIN AILEY II

November 16-17, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the DREAM Foundation has changed the date of this event to November 16-17, 2021. You don't want to miss this inspiring and captivating performance. Sponsorship opportunities are available!

BELK CHARITY SALE

It's that time of the year again! Grab your $5 Charity Sale ticket and get a $10 Belk coupon and use for any in-store and on-line purchases during October 9-11, 2020. Visit our website to purchase tickets or contact a DREAM Board member.

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AMAZON SMILE

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When shopping on Amazon, please sign onto the Amazon Smile platform, search for the DREAM Foundation and click SAVE before shopping. Amazon will contribute a small portion of your total purchase to the Foundation. It's a simple and easy way to make a contribution.

PLAN YOUR VOTE

What's Your Plan?

Whether you are voting by absentee ballot (by mail), voting absentee (in-person) or going to the polls on November 3, 2020, just make sure you vote in one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime.