Our Maxims in Action
A DREAM Built by Volunteers
DREAM’s roots have grown out of volunteerism. It was a small group of volunteers who first transformed an abandoned lot into two baseball diamonds...
DREAM at 20 Bruckner: A Place for Legends
This past January, DREAM officially opened the doors of DREAM Charter School at 20 Bruckner—a 200,000-square foot, 120-year-old former icehouse...
DREAM Ambassadors Dream Big
Over its three-decade history, DREAM has benefited greatly from the multiple leadership bodies that make up our governance. This includes the DREAM...
Opening Ceremony: DREAM’s Official Ribbon Cutting for 20 Bruckner
It was a bit of a reunion on January 19, as DREAM leadership, staff, alumni, friends, and longtime supporters packed the Arts Wing of the...
Giving Day 2022: A Generation of DREAM
Thirty years ago, Jasmine Colon was one of the first girls to play on the Field of Dreams. Now, her son is a student at DREAM Charter School. East...
Dreaming Big About Mental Health: A Q&A with Cynthia Cabral
It is no secret that the past several years have had a negative effect on mental health across New York City—with black and brown communities...
A Little Help From Our Friends: A Year of Support
Last summer, Ivan, an 8-year-old from Portland, Oregon, brought DREAM’s All Kids Can. This Kid Can. maxim to life. When a friend of Ivan’s family...
Extended Day, Extended Year: DREAM’s Tradition of Afterschool Success
As many know, DREAM’s history is rooted in baseball and the power of teams. But a continuation of that story shows DREAM’s equally deep roots in...
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Note from DREAM’s Chief DEI Officer
My name is Felicia Crump, and I’m DREAM’s Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer. I’ve been with DREAM for 11 years total. In fact, I...