Sam Viola

Dreams for Kids is changing the social impact landscape. Their programs encourage Chicago youth to be themselves while also empowering them to make sustainable change within their communities. Stay tuned! The best is yet to come!

Clara Tomaz

After working with a large number of non-profit organizations in my career I can honestly say DREAMS FOR KIDS is the one that stands out! I first met them at a Christmas event and I was touched by how caring and deeply involved everyone was! It felt like an extended family partying together and taking care of each other with love and compassion! It was hard to tell who were the leaders and organizers, and who were the guests... as everyone was in charge/committed and also enjoying the party in the same way. The kids were shining joy for a Christmas celebration that some of them might have not had at all, if not with Dreams for Kids. As a guest/videographer for the day I truly felt grateful and also part of the family. The same youth that Dreams for Kids offer opportunities to through their programs were the ones taking care and entertaining the younger children, and that was their way to celebrate Christmas: what a wonderful message and generous skill to learn! I kept in touch with a c

Cath oconnell

My experience with this exceptional organization never disappoints! From Holiday for Hope to Extreme Recess, Dreams for Kids provides opportunities for all sorts of differently-abled people. Celebrating differences, offering children the chance to try crazy things like water sports or snow skiing while encouraging all of us to look beyond our narrow worldview. My favorite story is wheelchair bound children in Chicago learning their counterparts in other parts of the world don't even have wheelchairs. They have to drag themselves around or never leave their houses. What did our kids do? Organized a bake sale to get wheelchairs sent to them. Dreams for Kids enabled children who are normally being helped to be the helpers ! A beautiful, beautiful gift!