Issue: 60 - 70% of students drop out before finishing high school

Our Approach: 10 years of mentoring + college scholarships

Projects start in 3rd grade by “adopting” 50-100 students at a struggling elementary school

Year round program of mentoring, tutoring, and community service from 3rd grade through high school

Partial college scholarships to all students that graduate from high school

Results: Reduce dropouts to 20%

“I Have a Dream”® - Oregon program has doubled the high school graduation rate & sends 50% of the graduates on for further education

Testimonials

A Life Transformed

“In high school I had a hard time ....”  - Kimisha, Class 4 Dreamer (text)

A School Transformed

“When the 'I Have a Dream'® program came to our school it energized us as teachers. We were challenged to prepare our students to reach even higher expectations.” - Jan Gillespie, retired Woodlawn Elementary School teacher. (more)

Independent Endorsements

“I Have a Dream”® is one of the most effective programs ever attempted for increasing access to college by the poor”. – President, Columbia University teacher’s college. (more)

Donor/Sponsor/Volunteer

"The most rewarding experience is seeing the kids grow ... I've made a definite difference in their lives." - Casey, Forest Grove volunteer (audio)  (text)

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