NEWS

DREAMS Does StoryCorps

StoryCorps, the national nonprofit dedicated to providing people all across the country with the opportunity to share their stories, has spent the past month right here in Wilmington, in partnership with local public radio affiliate WHQR. We are thrilled that so many members of our DREAMS family had the chance to record conversations in the StoryCorps mobile booth. Participants included teaching artists, parents, students, staff, and even alumni.
All interviews will be archived at the Library of Congress for posterity, and edited versions of a select few will air on public radio—including the memorable conversation between alumna Cache Barnes and Executive Director Tracy Wilkes, which aired on WHQR on April 11th. Click here for the edited version of their conversation.

DREAMS Teen Council Awarded Youth Philanthropy Grant

DREAMS is proud to announce that our Teen Council was recently awarded a grant from Communities in Schools' Teens Making a Change program! With the monies they receive, our Teen Council will institute "Bridging the Gap," a 5-week workshop series designed to help teens explore issues such as bullying, decision-making, parent-child communication and college readiness. Congratulations to our amazing teens for their civic commitment and hard work.

EVENTS

Announcing our 4th Annual Benefit Breakfast!

The DREAMS 4th Annual Benefit Breakfast will be held at Landfall Country Club on Wednesday, June 1st at 8:00 AM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our program, hear teaching artists and students talk about what DREAMS means to them, and invest in our community’s talented young people. If you would like to be a table host or attend this event, please call 910-772-1501 or email dreamscenter@ec.rr.com