Source OT has been supporting the I Have A Dream Foundation ( IHAD ) through a variety of means over the past three years, and this past week was no exception. We captained a table at their annual fund raising breakfast, and as always, the program put on by the staff at IHAD, the parents, the mentors and of course the children warmed our hearts with their stories. It revealed how a community can come together and make an important difference not only in a child's life, but in their entire families lives as well as friends and neighbors.
IHAD was founded in 1981 by Eugene Lang when he returned to his Alma Mater elementary school in East Harlem to speak to a group of graduating 6th graders. Just prior to being called to the podium, the principle of the school commented that approximately 75% of the students would NOT go on to finish high school. Eugene was struck so profoundly by the statement that on the spot, he promised every child in the auditorium college scholarships if they graduated from high school. This was the beginning of a life long effort to find children in need and find a way to keep them motivated,appreciated, and in school.
Today there are over 200 IHAD programs across 27 states, Washington DC and New Zealand serving over 15,000 "Dreamers" (participants are referred to as Dreamers). The Boulder County chapter just celebrated their 25th Anniversary and has supported 15 Dreamer Classes with over 800 participants.
The program today continues to graduate students at a rate of over 90% with at least 85% of those going on to post-secondary education. Every "Dreamer" in the program is supported through elementary, middle and high school. They receive before and after school as well as in-class support. Many of the Dreamers have become the first person in their family to go to college helping to break the chain of poverty along with having a positive influence on their siblings.
One of our Account Managers, Doug, has volunteered at the after school and summer programs as well as helping with fund raising events. We all have many demands on our time and finances but if you are interested in finding out more about this worthy cause, please use the link below to visit their website.
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