I Have A Dream Foundation – Oregon, Now Live on CafeGive

We all have dreams, but for some realizing their dreams seems impossible. I Have A Dream Foundation seeks to empower children in low-income communities to achieve higher education by providing them with guaranteed tuition support and equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and habits they need to gain entry to higher education and success in college and beyond.

As you know, CafeGive has been working with I Have A Dream Foundation’s national chapter for a couple of months. We have been excited with the progress they have been achieving through our website and now we are excited to announce that I Have A Dream Foundation’s Oregon chapter has also joined the ranks of CafeGive causes!

In our own Oregon backyard, 60-70% of students from low-income communities drop out before finishing high school. I Have A Dream Oregon’s approach has been 10 years of mentoring and college scholarships resulting in a 20% reduction of drop outs! I Have A Dream Oregon has doubled the high school graduation rates and sent 50% of their graduates on to further education! Talk about a successful organization!

In 2010, I Have A Dream Oregon is aiming to start a new project each year in the Portland Metro area as well as an additional class each year in other locations in Oregon. Thus being a regular and consistent organization making significant improvements in the lives of at-risk youth in Oregon. This goal can only be achieved if I Have A Dream Oregon can proactively find and engage sponsors as well as raise enough money to start new projects each year.

Help support I Have A Dream Oregon by checking out their profile page on CafeGive, advocating for them and purchasing products like Bags, Backpacks and Luggage and Computers and Electronics.

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