Dreams Really Exist Foundation

12/09/2025

We are excited to welcome families and supporters for the 2025 Holly Jolly!
This year, we are hosting a community giveaway and lunch. We will shower 40 families with love and gifts.

The participation link is in the bio! Submission link closes on Friday, December 12th.

To donate: click on the fundraiser tab, visit dreamsreallyexist.org or cashapp Dreamsreallyexist

12/05/2025

The Holly Jolly is a special Holiday event to support families whose children are facing the heartbreaking loss of a parent. The holidays can be especially tough, and your help can bring real comfort and joy when it’s needed most.

We’re asking our community to give at least $30 to help us lift up these families this season.
Your support truly makes a difference. 💙

Click donate or support using the link:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DMYSSARRRN2NY&source=url&ssrt=1764896455663
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11/27/2024

Hey FB friends! We’re blessing families with gifts (coats, scooters, basketballs, and more) this December. Do you know a child who’s lost a parent(s) and are being raised by a grandparent, family member, friend, etc in the DFW metroplex. A family that has experienced a significant hardship this year.

“Loss of parent” (Death or incarceration)

Send a message and we will submit names for an application.

If you would like to support a family, message us.

Send a message to learn more

11/12/2024

Tis the season yall!! Save the date for our annual Holly Jolly giveaway event.

❄️December 21, 2024
❄️10am - 1pm
❄️Registration available until Nov 22
❄️location disclosed after registration closes
❄️as always, we are prioritizing giveaways for children who are experiencing the loss of a parent or significant hardship

More info at DreamsReallyExist.org

See you then & happy holidays ☃️

07/15/2024

We are back this summer for the D.R.E. Foundation annual Skills Camp! Join us Thursday, August 1st from 4:00 - 8:00pm as a part of the “Back 2 School Bash” where there will be vendors, free school supplies, giveaways and more!

🏀Link in our bio to sign up docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1ocblitRRdYAXFX4zL2xBV-Bf4AqjNIdM0NCHqa8zLzZGlw/viewform

🏀Registration required - sign up today!
🏀Skills camp is ages 10-15, but the event is open to all!

“Park In The Woods Recreation Center” at 6801 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75249

See you there!

11/19/2023

Hey friends! Do you know of a family that has been affected where a child/children have lost their parent(s), grandparents taking care of grandkids, or a family experiencing extreme hardships?

If so, register them for the 2023 Holly Jolly. Registration closes on the 23rd at 11:59pm. Click on the link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV9zxKq35UVDaq-El_4w6RWQdIa2Xlk2y7rdzVYsatA2Dycg/viewform?pli=1

10/16/2023

Year 5 loading! Holly Jolly Bike and Coat Giveaway! Save the date: December 16th

Thank you to the Foundation for your continuous support.

12/14/2022

3 days!!! We’re at the home stretch to continue the vision of our founder, the Late Jr along with the , and friends. We can never forget the commitment and partnership that Dre and established with their organizations to make a greater impact.

We can’t wait to greet our families with gifts, smiles, laughter, and joy on Saturday! There is still time to volunteer and donate to the Holly Jolly. Go to www.dreamsreallyexist.org/hollyjolly

Thank you to and for producing the vision. Thank you to the DREams Board ! Thank you to our partners and community supporters BAM, and everyone who donated!

See you on Saturday!

11/30/2022

Black Friday Shopping went a little something like this. 300 bikes purchased!!!!! We desire to have 200 more, but we are grateful, grateful, grateful to all of the supporters. On this Giving Tuesday and beyond, consider donating to the Holly Jolly! Your gift will help to purchase a bike and/or coat of a child who has been affected by the loss of a parent.

https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3754511

09/17/2022

Words from our president

The verdict was guilty and all day people asked me how I felt about it. The truth is I don’t know. I can’t say it’s a celebration, because Andre Emmett will never be back with us. Relief, a small sense of closure, yes.

But this photo, though seemingly simple, captures my feelings. Si Mon’ Emmett, featured in the photo, is Dre’s sister and a valued board member of the Foundation (valued is an understatement.)

The picture illustrates my feelings perfectly. You can’t see her face, is she happy, is she sad? Who knows. Probably both. In either scenario, she’s fist up and strong. She’s strong in the Justice center that has brought us pain and so much joy at the same time. She Carries her name on her back, his name on her back, and the hurt, tears, and joy of everyone who loved dre.

As she looks out, she looks out over a beautiful city filled with people who need our help. People who need our heart. People who, because of what Dre Started, will have a better life because of his legacy and our efforts.

That’s how I feel. 💙

Justice was served for