Food security & basic needs
Free meals and holiday support help ease the pressures that can stand between a young person and their potential.
DREAM IT FORWARD FOUNDATIONEvery young person
Every young person
deserves a chance
to rise.
Where Dreamers of Today Become Leaders of Tomorrow.
We walk alongside underrepresented youth, including young women and young parents, helping them build stability, opportunity and a future of their own.
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY.
GROWING POSSIBILITY.
GROWING POSSIBILITY.
Meals provided
Nourishing youth and families.
Toys provided
Bringing joy to children and families.
Youth mentored & tutored
Making support and education accessible.
OUR COMMITMENTStability today.
Stability today.
Possibility tomorrow.
Dream It Forward empowers youth ages 25 and under to overcome barriers and build confident, independent and fulfilling futures.
Our work connects food security, education, housing and economic opportunity. Built on the idea of paying it forward, every act of support creates a ripple effect. Our hope is that participants will one day “Dream It Forward”—sharing what they have gained to help someone else grow.
THE HEART OF OUR WORKSupport that meets
Support that meets
life where it happens.
One mission. Connected pathways.
A community that shows up.
Education & enrichment
Mentoring, tutoring and academic support help young people build confidence and stay connected to learning.
Housing & stability
Bloom Residence creates a rent-free shared home where eligible young women can pursue education and an independent future.
Economic mobility
Career preparation, financial literacy and life skills help youth turn plans into practical next steps.
COMING EARLY 2027 · APPLICATIONS OPENA place to live.
A place to live.
A place to grow.
Meet Bloom Residence: rent-free communal housing for young women ages 16–19, with mentorship, educational support and resources for what comes next.
PATHWAYS TO POSSIBILITYThere is more than
See all six programsThere is more than
one way forward.
FOOD SECURITY
Dream Summer Food
Free summer meals so school breaks do not mean a break from nourishment.
Explore the programEDUCATION & WELL-BEINGDream Rise
Mentoring, tutoring and encouragement that help young people grow in school and life.
Explore the programECONOMIC MOBILITYThrive Pathways
Career preparation and life skills for young women ages 18–25.
Explore the programSupport changes what feels possible.
“Thanks to Dream It Forward, I was able to provide my children with nutritious meals and holiday gifts without going into more debt. It’s a huge weight off my shoulders.”
A parent’s words from our community
“My tutor has really helped me understand math. I’m feeling more confident in school and I’m starting to enjoy learning.”
A student’s words from our community
Stronger, together.
Your support can be
someone’s turning point.
Share your time, offer resources or sponsor the work. Help young people move forward with dignity and possibility.
Find your way to give