Dream Center Academy

10/13/2026

💚 We love when our alumni stop by to see us while home from college! Once a part of the DCA family, always a part! 💙

10/11/2026

💚 Thank you, Sally for coming by to visit your scholar! Taking time out of your day to show up says, “You matter, and I’m cheering for you!” That’s what makes our Sponsor A Scholar relationships so special. 💙

We still need sponsors for our 9th-grade class! Imagine being that person a student looks forward to seeing—someone to listen, celebrate their wins, and encourage them along the way. 😊

If you have room in your heart and a little time to share, please reach out. We’d love to help you make that connection!

10/06/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Bruno Mendez for being selected into the CaroMont Health -Apprenticeship Program! 🩺

Bruno was one of just 30 students selected out of 100 applicants! Through this opportunity, he will graduate with his Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential, taking an exciting step toward a career in healthcare.

We are so proud of you, Bruno, and can’t wait to see what your future holds! 💚💙

10/02/2026

💙💚 We love you, Julia! 💚💙

A huge thank you to Julia DiBella for stepping in to teach our 6th Grade class at Dream Center Academy! From working with our students to helping our team, Julia has shown that she is qualified for just about any job we give her! 😊

Julia graduated this summer as a Physician Assistant 🎓🩺 and will soon be moving to begin her exciting new career!

We are so proud of you, Julia, and so thankful for the time, energy, and love you’ve poured into DCA. You will be greatly missed, but we can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead for you! ❤️

Thank you for being such a special part of the DCA family!

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

Thank you to our teachers and tutors for faithfully serving our DCA students! We’re excited to welcome Christi Jolly, one of our new tutors. Your care and encouragement help our students learn and grow in confidence! 💙

09/22/2026

Our students are LOVING Bible Club! 💙📖 A special thank you to Pastors Dennis Boyce and Nicole Harmon for pouring into our students, encouraging them, and sharing God’s Word with them. We are so grateful for the time and love you are investing in our DCA students! 💚

09/17/2026

💙 Thank you, Tabernacle Baptist Church-Gastonia, for investing in our students! 💚

We are so grateful for your partnership and for the time, encouragement, and wisdom you are pouring into our students through your club “Made for More” with our boys and “Lies Girls Believe” with our girls.

These opportunities help our students grow in confidence, character, and purpose. We appreciate Tabernacle Baptist for believing in our students and reminding them that they are made for MORE! 🌟

09/17/2026

A HUGE thank you to Enbridge Gas for awarding Dream Center Academy a $2,500 grant! 💙💚

This generous gift will help provide our students with exciting field trips and college visits, giving them opportunities to explore new places, experience college campuses, and DREAM BIG about their futures! 🎓✨

We are so thankful for community partners like Enbridge Gas who believe in our students and invest in their dreams!

Thank you, Enbridge Gas, for helping us make dreams come true! 💫

09/15/2026

🎉 We are incredibly grateful to New York Life Insurance Company!

Dream Center Academy is honored to be one of only 20 organizations nationwide selected to receive a New York Life Aim High Grant for $20,000! This generous funding will support our Middle School programming and help us continue providing meaningful opportunities for our students.

Thank you, New York Life, for investing in our students and their futures! 💙💚