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Honor Your Dreams advances economic mobility for low-income youth by providing access to paid workforce opportunities, mentorship, capital, and more.

09/09/2026

Talent is everywhere. Access to paid, career-building opportunities isn’t.

Last month, we wrapped up our summer Dual Impact Internship Program, connecting 11 college students with 5 startup partners. We matched each student with a role aligned with their goals and area of study, from software engineering and data analytics to marketing.

Thanks to our funders, students could gain meaningful experience, build their professional networks, and earn a fair wage without having to choose between investing in their futures and earning the income they need. Thank you to our employer partners: Hera Health Solutions, Kelvin, Mira Intel, Rebundle, and Sachi Health.

Now, we’re working to expand the program to 20 students this spring. Honor Your Dreams covers intern wages, allowing promising students to access paid opportunities while helping mission-driven startups benefit from emerging talent. Your donation can help us open the door for our next cohort: https://givebutter.com/spring-internships-2027-hyd

05/17/2026

Our Dual Impact Internship Program is accepting applications from eligible college students 📢

We connect low-income, first-gen NYC college students with paid, career-building internships at startups founded by underrepresented leaders. This summer, we're looking to fill 10+ positions across Software Engineering, Marketing, Operations, and more!

Applications are due on May 23rd. Learn more and apply on our website: honoryourdreams.org

04/30/2026

⏰ Applications for our Dream Builder Fund close tomorrow ⏰

Rising college juniors and seniors can apply for a $500 micro-grant to support a self-directed career projects. This fund ensures more students can dive into projects that advance their professional skillset.

Send this to a student in your network who may have an idea they want to turn into reality ✉️ link to apply is in bio!

04/13/2026

As a nonprofit working closely with youth, we take their feedback seriously, and it’s shaped something we’ve been building toward for a long time. We’re excited to introduce a new series of $500 micro-grants to support self-directed career projects.

From years of working alongside students, we’ve seen that the gap between a great idea and a real opportunity usually isn’t talent or ambition. It’s access. Sometimes, it’s just a few hundred dollars and someone willing to believe in them. The Dream Builder Fund is our way of being that support.

If you know a rising college junior or senior who is low-income or first-generation and has a project they’ve been wanting to pursue, please share this opportunity with them. The students who could benefit most are often the least likely to hear about it without someone advocating for them.

Applications are due May 1st with a priority deadline of April 17th ➡️ https://honoryourdreams.org/dream-builder-fund

03/18/2026

Through our Dual Impact Internship Program last semester, Haddar gained hands-on experience at Multicultural Music Group, a nonprofit dedicated to amplifying diverse voices in music.

In his role, he created content for their blog, contributed to website planning, and designed flyers and promotional videos, applying his studies in Sociology to explore the intersection of culture and media in a real-world, professional setting.

Our programs connect low-income college students with paid workforce experiences to open doors to further career opportunities for them, and we look forward to sharing more stories around our impact 🌟

03/06/2026

Since 2023, we have continued advancing our mission through the Dual Impact Internship Program, connecting low-income, first-generation college students with paid, career-building opportunities at startups founded by underrepresented leaders.

Through this program, Lizbeth, a sophomore at Vanderbilt University, applied her studies in Economics and her existing professional experience at Sachi Health. As a Growth Marketing Intern, she deepened her expertise in metrics-driven impact and gained hands-on experience at the intersection of data, product strategy, and user behavior to further her professional development.

03/03/2026

While we rebranded a few months ago, our work never slowed down. Throughout the fall, we continued running our Early Career Green Jobs Program, connecting low-income, first-generation college students to paid, career-building opportunities in the climate tech & sustainability economy.

In our most recent cohort, students like Danny gained hands-on experience with high-growth startups like Kelvin, building real-world skills, earning income, and contributing meaningfully to a growing business. When students rise, businesses grow, and we're excited to continue on with this program.

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