Driven to Reach Excellence and Academic Achievement for Males

Driven to Reach Excellence and Academic Achievement for Males DREAAM | a community impact organization with a mission to build a school-to-college pipeline program

Every positive change—big or small—can make a substantial difference in creating safer communities. Thoughtful design, b...
06/05/2026

Every positive change—big or small—can make a substantial difference in creating safer communities. Thoughtful design, better lighting, and safer public spaces all play a role in preventing violence and protecting lives. Together, we can build environments where everyone feels safe. 💛🖤

🧡 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month.Gun violence impacts countless young people, families, and communities every year...
06/03/2026

🧡 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Gun violence impacts countless young people, families, and communities every year. This month, we raise awareness, honor those affected, and support efforts that promote safety, healing, and hope.

Together, we can help create stronger and safer communities for our youth.

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Today marks the beginning of Gun Violence Awareness Month. 🧡Join us as we kick off the 50 Days of Hope campaign with a d...
06/01/2026

Today marks the beginning of Gun Violence Awareness Month. 🧡

Join us as we kick off the 50 Days of Hope campaign with a day dedicated to unity, healing, and community action. Together, we honor lives impacted by gun violence while building a safer and stronger future for Champaign-Urbana.

📅 June 19, 2026
📍 Randolph Street Community Garden
⏰ Activities begin at 10:00 AM

RSVPs are encouraged. Please reserve one free ticket for each person attending to help us plan for food, activities, giveaways, and community resources.

👉 Reserve your spot and learn more about the day's activities by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/end-violence-50-days-of-hope-unity-in-the-community-tickets-1990720981043

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DREAAM Staff Feature 🩷Meet Emma Garrison! She has been a part of DREAAM for a little over a year now and is a social wor...
05/25/2026

DREAAM Staff Feature 🩷
Meet Emma Garrison! She has been a part of DREAAM for a little over a year now and is a social worker. Through her role, Emma helps support and uplift the youth and families in our community by creating meaningful connections and providing guidance, encouragement, and care. We are so grateful to have Emma as part of the DREAAM team!

What inspires you most about DREAAM and the students you work with?
“I love seeing the progress that participants in my programs make and watching them become independent and proud of their accomplishments.”

A DREAAM IMPACT STORY
“I have enjoyed seeing social and emotional regulation work being done to empower kids & parents.”

HOW DOES DREAAM MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY?
“The intentional work of each program whether it is with children & parents, or community violence prevention + intervention in our community- it all makes an impact.”

If you’d like to support this mission, consider making a donation today:
👉 https://www.dreaam.org/donate

Today, we’re celebrating some very special milestones within the DREAAM family 🎓✨Congratulations to our students moving ...
05/22/2026

Today, we’re celebrating some very special milestones within the DREAAM family 🎓✨

Congratulations to our students moving on to their next chapter! We are so proud of your hard work, growth, and dedication throughout this year.

🎉 Kindergarten Promotions
Keonee Campbell
Semaj Smith
Christopher Baity

🎉 5th Grade Promotions
Alaiah Cotton
Dezire Christmon-Evans
Kaden Lewis
Dorian Pye
Majai Davis

🎉 8th Grade Promotions
Keith Robinson
Areanna Smith
Anthony Beck
Jordan Manning
Adriel Hopkins
Dereanna Clark
Makonni Morris
Kaiden Phelps

Your DREAAM family is cheering you on every step of the way 💙

DREAAM Staff Feature 📝 Meet David Dorsey! He has been with DREAAM for a little over a year now and serves as the Achieve...
05/19/2026

DREAAM Staff Feature 📝
Meet David Dorsey! He has been with DREAAM for a little over a year now and serves as the Achievement Coach for our 6th–8th grade boys 👏. In this role, he mentors and supports students by helping them build confidence, stay motivated, and grow both inside and outside of the classroom—making a lasting impact on our DREAAMers each day.

A DREAAM IMPACT STORY
“When DREAAM took DREAAMers to New York, Washington, D.C., and Niagara Falls, seeing the excitement and joy on the kids’ faces as they experienced things they had never seen before was incredibly impactful.”

HOW DOES DREAAM MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY?
“Mentoring programs, parenting classes, and volunteering at different places”.

Consider donating today to support the families and children at DREAAM.
👉https://www.dreaam.org/donate

DREAAM would like to congratulate Ava Castle on her graduation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and than...
05/15/2026

DREAAM would like to congratulate Ava Castle on her graduation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and thank her for all of the hard work, creativity, and dedication she has brought to our organization as a Social Media Marketing Intern.

We are incredibly grateful for her contributions and the positive impact she has made on our community. Congratulations, Ava, and best wishes on your next chapter! 🎓✨

🏈 DREAAM Elite Football is here!Calling all athletes ages 11 & 12 to join the DREAAM Elite 12U Team and take your game t...
05/13/2026

🏈 DREAAM Elite Football is here!

Calling all athletes ages 11 & 12 to join the DREAAM Elite 12U Team and take your game to the next level. Build skills, discipline, teamwork, and confidence both on and off the field.

📍 Workouts: Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
💲 Program Fee: $150

📞 To sign up: 217-600-1578
📧 [email protected]

“Books Before Balls” 📚🏈

DREAAM High School Feature 🎓✨Meet Camarion, a DREAAM high school participant, who’s been making an impact over the past ...
05/11/2026

DREAAM High School Feature 🎓✨

Meet Camarion, a DREAAM high school participant, who’s been making an impact over the past few months working in the DREAAM Afterschool Academy. Whether he’s helping with janitorial work or volunteering wherever needed, Camarion is always willing to lend a hand and support the community. What he enjoys most about DREAAM is the positive environment, the people he’s met, and the opportunity to connect with others while being part of something meaningful.

Do you have a brief story about how DREAAM has positively impacted you or any of the students?
“DREAAM really made me see things more brightly about wanting me to do better as a person but also made me see bigger things like wanting to help the newer generation go on and be on their best route”.

How do you see DREAAM making a difference in the community?
“I think it'll help people become more socially engaged, empower youth and foster future leaders, improve educational outcomes, break cycles of disadvantage, strengthen community cohesion and engagement, and create a more safer and supportive environment”.

Every story shared through DREAAM reflects growth, opportunity, and community. Join us in continuing to uplift and empower youth throughout Champaign-Urbana and beyond. 🌟
👉https://www.dreaam.org/donate

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2009 Fox Drive
Champaign, IL
61820

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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+12173734818

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