About Dream It Forward
Our Mission
Our Approach
Our Approach
At Dream It Forward, our mission is to empower youth ages 25 and younger to thrive by fostering holistic growth in knowledge, skills, and cultural awareness, cultivating a community of resilient leaders and well-rounded individuals for a brighter future.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our approach is rooted in holistic support, encompassing mentoring, educational reinforcement, and personal and professional development. We believe in providing comprehensive wraparound services tailored to the diverse needs of youth ages 25 and younger. This includes essential programs such as feeding initiatives, gifting programs, and thorough needs assessments.
Our Impact
Our Approach
Our Impact
Our impact speaks volumes. With unwavering dedication and a small yet mighty team, we have served over 163,000 free meals, mentored over 1,000 youth, and our gifting program has brought 9000+ toys to children of single parents during the holidays. Through our holistic programming, we continue to empower youth, and create programming, laying the groundwork for a brighter, more resilient future.
Summer Feeding Sites 2024
Avalon Park: 1068 Industrial Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
Avalon Park: 1068 Industrial Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
Avalon Park: 1068 Industrial Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
Breakfast: 10 - 10:45am | Lunch: 12:20 - 1pm
Free to all youth ages 18 and younger. No registration or application needed!
McBrayer Park: 10 Central Ave, Hampton, GA 30228
Avalon Park: 1068 Industrial Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
Avalon Park: 1068 Industrial Pkwy, McDonough, GA 30253
Breakfast: 11:15 - 11:45am | Lunch: 1:20 - 12:00pm
Free to all youth ages 18 and younger. No registration or application needed!
Dream Angel 2024
We have reached over our 100 applicants and our application is now closed!
This year we will be using a simple application and our standard eligibility form used for other programs. Please complete the 4-question application and then download the Dream Angel form located at the bottom of this page in the "Community Downloads" section. Once complete email it back to us at holiday@dreamitforward.org
The Dream Angel Project was created to fill a need for single parents to give their children a wonderful holiday no matter your tradition. Because of this, please only apply if you are willing to accept the terms below as to not take away from other families.
- There will only be one pick-up date that will be announced upon acceptance. You must be okay with planning to arrive on that day and time or plan an alternative.
- The pick-up will be held in Peachtree City, GA. If you know you live too far to drive or don't want to drive DO NOT APPLY. Every year we have families accept the gifts and then not show up. This takes away from families that could have been selected.
- Most gifts are for ages infant to around 13 years old. While on occasion we may receive items for older children, please understand that what we receive is outside of our control. If you only have older teens you may consider another program.
- We allow two gifts per child. Therefore, if you have 4 children, you receive 8 gifts. Gifts are selected by you on a first come first serve basis if you are selected. We do not pre-pack or pre-wrap gifts for families.
- The application will close November 15, 2024, or when we receive the first 100 applications. If this form is no longer accepting applications that means we have reached our maximum families. We open applications on or around October 1st of each year.
- All communication is via email so please double-check your email address. Please continue to monitor your email for information and notices as some are time-sensitive (check your spam). You will likely not receive an email until mid to late November, please do not call to check the status, your email confirms your application. We work with limited volunteers and have many applications.
Thank you for understanding.
We open applications each year on or around October 1st.
Access the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan
For Youth-Based Nonprofit Organizations and Government Agencies
This comprehensive Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) plan by Dream It Forward Foundation provides youth-based nonprofits and government agencies with actionable strategies to support food-insecure youth and those in need of social wraparound services. By fostering equity, inclusion, and diverse community engagement, this plan empowers organizations to create lasting impact and drive meaningful change.
Only available to nonprofits and government agencies. Click below to access your copy.
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