Together, we can create spaces where dreams can grow.
The Dream Big Community Funding Vision Project was created to address this urgent need by providing scholars with safe, functional, and inspiring home learning environments. Our goal is to supply over 100 students with essential educational tools — including:
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Desks and chairs, giving each scholar a personal, dedicated workspace that promotes focus and comfort.
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Noise-canceling headphones, helping reduce distractions and allowing students to better engage in virtual learning.
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Basic school supplies, ensuring that every child is equipped with the materials they need to succeed.
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Laptops and Printers for at home use
By creating these supportive home learning spaces, we aim to restore a sense of stability, confidence, and pride in our students’ ability to learn and achieve — even in challenging circumstances.
We believe that small changes can lead to transformational impact. A desk is more than just furniture — it’s a foundation for focus. A chair represents comfort and consistency. Headphones symbolize a student’s ability to tune out the noise of their environment and tune into their potential.
At Dream Big Mentoring and Outreach, we recognize that a child’s ability to learn and succeed is deeply connected to their environment. For many students in low-income families, marginalized communities, and single-parent households, remote learning and at-home education have presented enormous challenges — challenges that extend far beyond academics.
During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our scholars faced unstable living conditions, limited access to quiet workspaces, and a lack of essential learning tools. These circumstances made it difficult for students to focus, stay motivated, and maintain a sense of normalcy. The result has been an increase in anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion, leaving many young people feeling isolated and uncertain about their future.
If you would like to join us in this meaningful mission
Please consider contributing to our Community Funding Vision Project. Your donation will directly support the academic success and emotional well-being of our scholars across the Greater Grand Crossing, Englewood, Woodlawn, South Shore, and Back of the Yards communities.
Click the Donate button below to plant a seed of change today.
