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The “I Have A Dream” Foundation of Boulder County is gearing up for its annual holiday gift program, now called Holiday Dreams. But we need your help to spread the news and find individuals and businesses to provide gifts for our Dreamer Scholars and their families this holiday.
This program has been an “I Have A Dream” tradition for over 15 years, matching gift-givers with the children participating in the “I Have A Dream” program. Our Dreamer Scholars, their siblings and parents receive gifts for the holidays!
WHAT: Holiday Dreams - "I Have A Dream" needs individuals and businesses to provide gifts to low-income youth, college students, and their families. There is a $40 limit for each gift recipient.
WHO: Donors are paired with gift recipients, or organizations can provide gifts for all of the youth at an "I Have A Dream" learning center.
WHERE: Families are primarily in Boulder, Longmont, Lafayette, and Frederick.
WHEN: Donors are asked to sign-up by October 26 and can request additional information by emailing [email protected] or by calling 303-444-3636, ext. 33. Information is also available on our website. Donors will wrap and deliver gifts to designated drop-off locations the week of November 26.
WHY: Since 1990, the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County has helped over 1000 children from low-income areas reach their dreams by providing a long-term program of mentoring, tutoring, enrichment, and career and college preparation, with an assured opportunity for higher education.
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