DREAM It Forward Foundation Inc.

DREAM It Forward Foundation Inc. The DREAM It Forward Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization supporting the mental, physical, and emotional growth of youth, teens, and single-mothers

The DREAM It Forward Foundation (DIFF) was founded as a Georgia Domestic Nonprofit in 2012 and obtained its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in February 2014. The organization was created to mentor, and encourage educational advancement, life skills, and cultural awareness during K-12, college, and young adulthood for teen girls and single-mothers 25 and younger. During 2014, the organization mentored

approximately 5 teen girls and 2 single-mothers with the help of 5 mentors.

​By 2015, when the founder Yaminah Childress, received a Pollination Project Grant and increased visibility for her outstanding commitment in philanthropy and social change, the organization saw a surge in parents looking for mentorship opportunities for their children, not just teen girls. Therefore, by mid 2015, DIFF expanded its program offerings to include mentor services for all youth 18 and younger, but kept its teen girls and single-mother programs.

​Within a one-year time frame, and very minimal operating budget, DIFF has started to make an impact in our local communities by offering one-on-one, and small group mentoring, afterschool, in-school club, and summer camp mentoring programs and at-risk and summer food programs. In the past year, we have reached over 1000 mentees, served over 10000 meals to children in at-risk communities, and fulfilled the holiday wish lists of 10 families. We will continue to grow and become a pillar in our communities by supporting our neighbors and being community partners for excellence and change.

​Since inception we have partnered with and created lasting and valuable relationships with many local businesses both for-profit and nonprofit, and state and federal governments.

​As we continue to move forward and expand our reach to communities in need, we have and always will work on the pay it forward concept, and require our participants to volunteer within the organization. This structure will ensure generations of sustainability and successful leaders, and has helped reach many under-served families with minimal resources.

To the moms, grandmothers, guardians, and caregivers holding families together every day — we see you. 🤍This Mother’s Da...
05/10/2026

To the moms, grandmothers, guardians, and caregivers holding families together every day — we see you. 🤍

This Mother’s Day, we’re reminded that support goes beyond words. It looks like meals served, gifts shared, mentorship, safe spaces, and community.

Thank you for allowing Dream It Forward Foundation to be part of your journey.

We’ve launched our Dream It Forward Substack to share a closer look at the work we’re doing and what it takes to create ...
04/21/2026

We’ve launched our Dream It Forward Substack to share a closer look at the work we’re doing and what it takes to create real stability for young people. If you care about youth development click the link in bio to subscribe.

Generated with .ai — where design meets intention. The Bloom Residence bathroom is imagined as a sanctuary: soft light, ...
04/17/2026

Generated with .ai — where design meets intention. The Bloom Residence bathroom is imagined as a sanctuary: soft light, sculptural textures, and elevated finishes that turn everyday routines into rituals. A space that reflects care, beauty, and the standard every child deserves to grow up in.

We’ve been doing the work.Serving meals.Showing up for families.Mentoring youth.Over 165,00 meals served, thousands of y...
03/19/2026

We’ve been doing the work.

Serving meals.
Showing up for families.
Mentoring youth.

Over 165,00 meals served, thousands of young people supported.

And still… it’s not enough.

Because the real issue isn’t just access.
It’s stability.

So we’re building something different.

Introducing Bloom Residence, a permanent home for youth who need more than temporary support.

Not a foster home.
Not a short-term placement.
A place where they can stay, grow, heal, and actually build a future.
A place with structure, care, opportunity, and consistency.
The kind of environment most of us take for granted.
This is about giving young people a real shot, not just a quick fix.

We’re currently raising funds to acquire the land and bring Bloom Residence to life.
If you’ve ever wanted to be part of something that actually changes lives long-term… this is it.

Learn more at dreamitforward.org
Let’s build it.

RealImpact

Last year, these toys brought joy to children whose mothers were carrying more than they should ever have to.What you’re...
12/02/2025

Last year, these toys brought joy to children whose mothers were carrying more than they should ever have to.
What you’re seeing in this photo isn’t “gifts”, it’s relief, dignity, hope, and a moment of childhood that might not have happened without community support.

Every holiday season, Dream It Forward steps in for single mothers who are doing their best with what they have. Like Jessica, a single mother of two young children, whose spirits were lifted when she found toys under the tree and food on the table, all thanks to our support. We show up so their babies can wake up to joy, not worry.

And today, on Giving Tuesday, you can help make that joy possible again.

Your donation today helps us support a variety of initiatives. Here’s how we allocate contributions to make the most impact:

🎁 Bring holiday magic to children: Your support directly funds holiday events for kids, ensuring they experience the joy and wonder of the season.

🍽 Feed kids during school breaks: Contributions supply nutritious meals when school is out, bridging the gap and providing essential nourishment.

💛 Support youth through mentorship and tutoring: Donations are used to offer guidance and educational support, helping youth build a brighter future.

🏡 Move closer to opening Bloom Residence for vulnerable youth: A portion of the funds is dedicated to the development of a safe and nurturing environment for at-risk children.

If this mission speaks to your heart, we invite you to give now.

💛 Donate today — link in our bio.

Our community did this.Dream It Forward is on the Giving Tuesday leaderboard for Medium Organizations AND the Inspire Br...
12/02/2025

Our community did this.
Dream It Forward is on the Giving Tuesday leaderboard for Medium Organizations AND the Inspire Brands End Childhood Hunger leaderboard.

Let’s finish strong together.
Donate today to keep us rising.

💛 Link in bio.

Your Giving Tuesday donation can change a child’s story.Your donation helps us:🍽️ Feed children during breaks.📚 Mentor a...
12/02/2025

Your Giving Tuesday donation can change a child’s story.

Your donation helps us:
🍽️ Feed children during breaks.
📚 Mentor and tutor youth.
💛 Support single mothers during the holidays.
🏡 Move closer to opening Bloom Residence, a safe home for unhoused and vulnerable youth. We are targeting to open Bloom Residence by 2027, making strides towards this concrete goal with your support.

If these faces mean something to you, we invite you to give today.

Click the link in our bio to donate.

Your Giving Tuesday donation can change a child’s story.Your donation helps us:🍽 Feed children during breaks📚 Mentor and...
12/02/2025

Your Giving Tuesday donation can change a child’s story.

Your donation helps us:
🍽 Feed children during breaks
📚 Mentor and tutor youth
💛 Support single mothers during the holidays
🏡 Move closer to opening Bloom Residence, a safe home for unhoused and vulnerable youth. We are targeting to open Bloom Residence by 2027, making strides towards this concrete goal with your support.

If these faces mean something to you, we invite you to give today.
Click the link in our bio to donate.

Here’s what your donation can do:$25 can help provide meals for a child during school breaks.$50 can support mentoring o...
12/02/2025

Here’s what your donation can do:
$25 can help provide meals for a child during school breaks.
$50 can support mentoring or tutoring for a young person.
$75 can help ensure single mothers receive holiday gifts for their children.
$100 can help us feed an entire family for a week.

Every donation feeds a child, uplifts a family, supports youth, and brings us one step closer to opening Bloom Residence.

Click the link in our bio to donate today.

No child should have to worry about where their next meal will come from, but every year, millions do.Every statistic re...
12/01/2025

No child should have to worry about where their next meal will come from, but every year, millions do.
Every statistic represents a child trying to focus in school while hungry, a parent stretching meals that were never enough, and a family facing more than they should.

Child hunger is not far away. It is happening in our neighborhoods, our schools, and in the lives of the youth we serve each summer.

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, one of the most important days of the year for nonprofits like ours.
On this day, communities around the world join to support important causes. For Dream It Forward, this means making sure kids have meals, mentors, holiday toys, and a community that always shows up.

Your support tomorrow will directly help us continue our work for the youth and families who depend on us.

If you believe that no child should go hungry, we invite you to join us.

Please click the link in our bio to donate.
Your gift tomorrow can change a child’s whole season, and sometimes, even their story.

Every one of these photos represents a child we were able to feed, support, and show up for, not just once, but all summ...
11/28/2025

Every one of these photos represents a child we were able to feed, support, and show up for, not just once, but all summer long.

When kids have access to meals, care, and consistency, everything changes: their energy, their confidence, their ability to simply be kids.

If these moments mean something to you, we invite you to donate today and help us continue this work. Your support feeds families and moves us closer to long-term solutions for vulnerable youth.

Click the link in our bio to donate today!

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Atlanta, GA

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(770) 299-9498

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