Columbia Dream Center

06/08/2026

Finally, Day 3—Sunday, the best day of the week!

We gathered for 4th St. Cafe, and what a beautiful time it was filled with fellowship, worship, encouragement, and community. There is something special about coming together around a meal, sharing life, and building relationships.

Dinner was generously provided by the Plaza/Laboy family, and we are incredibly grateful for their kindness and generosity. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal of rice and beans, stewed chicken, and pasta salad. Thank you for blessing all who attended and helping make the evening so special.

As we reflect on this amazing weekend—from the Farmers Market on Friday, to the Firemen's Parade on Saturday, and ending with 4th St. Cafe on Sunday—we are thankful for every volunteer, supporter, donor, and community member who helped make it such a success.

Together, we are making a difference, one conversation, one meal, and one act of kindness at a time. ❤️

06/08/2026

🎉 Day 2 of an Amazing Weekend! 🎉

Saturday at the Firemen's Parade was a huge success! We set up our Snow Cone Stand and sold delicious snow cones for just $1.00. They were definitely a BIG HIT! 🍧

Not only was it an affordable way for families to cool off, but every purchase also came with a chance to win a fun prize from our prize wheel. The community loved it!

We are excited to share that we sold 90 snow cones, connected with countless community members, and even signed up 1 potential new volunteer. We also had the opportunity to share more about the Columbia Dream Center and the services we provide. Many people were surprised to learn just how much we do to support our community each and every day.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, enjoyed a snow cone, spun the prize wheel, asked questions, and supported our mission. Events like these allow us to build relationships, raise awareness, and continue serving those in need.

We can't wait to set up again and do it all over! ❤️🍧🎡

06/08/2026

🌽🥕 Free Farmers Market – Day 1 Success! 🥕🌽

What a great start to our weekend! Friday at the Free Farmers Market, we had the opportunity to connect with so many wonderful members of our community. We handed out hygiene products, shared valuable resource information, and enjoyed plenty of smiles, conversations, and laughs along the way.

We're also excited to share that we connected with two potential new volunteers who are interested in joining our mission of serving the community!

Every conversation matters, every connection counts, and today was a reminder of how powerful it is when people come together to support one another.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us. We'd definitely call Day 1 a success! ❤️

06/08/2026

Todays Menu for FREE LUNCH FOR KIDS !!!

06/08/2026

What an amazing and productive weekend at the Columbia Dream Center!

We kicked things off on Friday with our Free Farmers Market, and what a success it was! We had the opportunity to connect with so many people, share information about the Dream Center, and build meaningful relationships within our community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent time with us.

On Saturday, we set up at the Firemen's Parade and sold snow cones for just $1.00 while giving away lots of prizes. It was a wonderful experience filled with smiles, conversations, and community fun. Thanks to your support, we raised nearly $90.00 for the Dream Center! The snow cones were a huge hit, so be on the lookout for more opportunities to grab one while supporting our mission.

Then on Sunday, we gathered for 4th St. Cafe, which was a beautiful time of fellowship, worship, and community. Dinner was generously provided by the Plaza/Laboy family, and we are so grateful for the delicious meal of rice and beans, stewed chicken, and pasta salad. Thank you for blessing everyone who attended.

It was truly a fulfilling weekend, and we are so excited for the next opportunity to welcome you through our doors. Whether you're looking to volunteer, connect with others, receive support, or learn more about what we do, we invite you to come see all that the Columbia Dream Center has to offer.

Thank you for being part of our community and helping us make a difference every day!

*** PICTURES OF ALL WEEKEND EVENTS COMING SOON ***

06/07/2026

Free Lunch for Kids starts tomorrow!!
This year's sites will be at
Columbia Dream Center
Columbia VFW
Oswego Village
All sites will be open Monday-Thursday from 11am-12:30pm
Here is this week's menu 👇

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Come on down 1.00 snowcones and wheel spins 360 Locust st

06/01/2026

👔 Father’s Day Basket Raffle – Only 10 Days Until We Draw the Winner! 👔🎉

The excitement is building! We are just 10 days away from going LIVE and drawing the winner of our amazing Father’s Day Basket Raffle! 🎁

For just $1.00 per ticket, you have a chance to win this incredible basket packed with great items perfect for celebrating Dad.

✨ Remember: It only takes ONE ticket to win!
Every ticket purchased gives you an opportunity to take home this fantastic prize, so don't miss out.

🎟️ Tickets are
$1 for 1 ticket
$3 for 5 tickets
$7 for 10 tickets
🎉 One lucky winner will be selected LIVE
📅 Drawing in 10 days

Whether you buy one ticket or several, every chance counts—and one ticket could be the winning ticket!

👇 Purchase your tickets today using the link below and help support the Columbia Dream Center while entering to win!

🔗https://columbiadreamcenter.betterworld.org/giveaways/fathers-day-gift-basket

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06/01/2026

The Columbia Dream Center will be onsite, and we'd love to meet you!

Stop by our table to:
🎡 Spin our Prize Wheel for a chance to win fun giveaways
💙 Learn more about who we are and what we do in our community
🤝 Meet our team and hear about the programs and services we offer
📢 Discover ways to get involved through volunteering, partnerships, and community events

Whether you're already familiar with the Dream Center or just curious to learn more, we'd love the opportunity to connect with you.

Come say hello, spin the wheel, and see how together we are bringing hope, support, and transformation to our community!