Day Dreams Foundation

09/24/2026

We’re so excited to be part of the Columbia Business Times 20 Under 40 Celebration this Friday!

Come celebrate some of Columbia’s incredible young professionals, and while you’re there, stop by the Day Dreams Foundation table and purchase one of our hats!

Every hat purchased helps support Day Dreams Foundation and the kids and families we serve.

📅 Friday, September 25
📍 The Kitchen | Columbia, MO
⏰ 6–10 PM
🧢 Day Dreams Hats — $25

Come celebrate. Come say hi. Come get a hat!

09/23/2026

We’re so excited to be part of the Columbia Business Times 20 Under 40 Celebration this Friday!

Come celebrate some of Columbia’s incredible young professionals, and while you’re there, stop by the Day Dreams Foundation table and purchase one of our hats!

Every hat purchased helps support Day Dreams Foundation and the kids and families we serve.

📅 Friday, September 25
📍 The Kitchen | Columbia, MO
⏰ 6–10 PM
🧢 Day Dreams Hats — $25

Come celebrate. Come say hi. Come get a hat! ⭐️

09/18/2026

We’re celebrating good people doing great things in our community!

Day Dreams Foundation is honored to be the Nonprofit Partner for CBT’s 20 Under Forty, presented by McLarty Automotive Group.

Join us for a fun night celebrating the incredible young leaders who are helping make our community brighter!

📍 The Kitchen | Columbia, MO
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 6–10 PM
🎟️ FREE & open to everyone!

09/13/2026

The Aiyanna Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund. Her light and her legacy will continue to shine throughout our organization and in the hearts of all who knew her.
The first Scholarship will be awarded to a high school student next spring!

09/12/2026

It’s a great day to come support local volleyball at the Inaugural Aiyanna Williams Invitational in conjunction with Hickman High School Tournament.
Entry fees and T-shirt sales all go to the Aiyanna Williams Memorial Scholarshio which will be awarded to a graduating senior for the first time in Spring 2027!

08/29/2026

We’re so honored to be selected as this year’s COMO Business Times 20 Under 40 nonprofit partner 🫶🏻💙⭐️🧡🎉 By spreading the word & supporting our mission we’ll be able to help even more kiddos throughout Columbia!

🎉 We’re proud to introduce Day Dreams Foundation as this year’s 20 Under 40 nonprofit partner! 🌟​

Day Dreams Foundation helps eliminate financial barriers that prevent local children from participating in extracurricular activities. By providing scholarships for athletics, dance, music, theater, and more, they give Columbia kids the opportunity to build confidence, develop new skills, and pursue the activities they love.​

We’re honored to partner with an organization that believes every kid deserves the chance to dream big and be a star! 💫​

Learn more about their mission at https://ow.ly/Rupw50ZFifS.

08/27/2026

Learn a little Day Dreams Foundation history shared by Executive Director Adonica Coleman at last night’s community meet-and-greet hosted by Rockie Alden & Jocelyn Fisher Gates 🫶🏻💙⭐️🧡🎉 Shout out to our founder Joe Bradley for his amazing nonprofit dreams back in 2014!

08/27/2026

Tonight we’re sending a special THANK YOU to Rockie Alden for hosting a Day Dreams Foundation meet-and-greet at her house 🫶🏻💙⭐️🧡🎉 DDF board member Jocelyn Gates partnered with Rocky to share our mission with both new and long-time supporters from our amazing community. We’re so grateful for those who continue to open their homes so we can expand our footprint in COMO 💪🏻😎👣

08/17/2026

💛 Happy National Nonprofit Day!

Today we’re celebrating the incredible community behind Day Dreams Foundation our kids, families, volunteers, donors, partners, and everyone who believes every child deserves the chance to dream big. ✨

Thank you for helping us turn dreams into opportunities, one kid at a time. We couldn’t do it without YOU! 💛

08/17/2026

📚✏️ Back to School! ✏️📚

A new school year means new opportunities to learn, grow, and dream even bigger.

To all the students: Believe in yourself, stay curious, and never be afraid to ask questions. Every day is a chance to discover something new.

To our amazing teachers: Thank you for your dedication, patience, and the countless ways you inspire young minds. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom.

To all the parents and caregivers: Thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. Your love, guidance, and partnership help children thrive every step of the way.

Here’s to a year filled with growth, kindness, friendship, and success. Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and inspiring school year! 🍎📖✨

Dream big. Work hard. Be kind. You’ve got this! 💙⭐