Back to School Community Rally:

D.R.E.A.M. Alive donated book bags and Reebok tennis shoes to IPS students at the annual IPS Back to School Carnival that was held at Julian Coleman Academy. Since 2001, D.R.E.A.M. Alive has distributed over 5000 book bags and school supplies to Indianapolis students. Click here to view pictures from the event!

ISTEP Prep Rally:

D.R.E.A.M. Alive sponsored a “prep” rally for all of the students and staff of D.R.E.A.M. Alive, as students prepared for the Fall administration of the ISTEP + exam, an annual exam that tests student’s yearly progress in core subjects. Students and staff were treated to motivational words of wisdom from D.R.E.A.M Alive co-founders, Tarik & Maya Glenn. In addition, The Indianapolis Colts were generous enough to partner with D.R.E.A.M. Alive and supplied “BLUE” the mascot and several Colt’s cheerleaders. Silicone wristbands with the slogan: “ISTEP”: I Succeed Today and Everyday on Purpose!”, were supplied to students and staff as well. Click here to view pictures from the event.

Ben & Ari’s “Community Tailgate Party”

D.R.E.A.M. Alive sponsored a “Community Tailgate Party” at Ben & Ari’s on Oct. 5th. D.R.E.A.M. Alive staff, students, volunteers, supporters, and community members got together and watched the Indianapolis Colts defeat the Houston Texans. All participants had fun and D.R.E.A.M. Alive looks forward to hosting the event next year. Click here to view pictures from the event.

Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program

Each year, D.R.E.A.M. Alive organizes a Christmas Adopt-a-Family program for families whose students either attend Shortridge Middle School or The Oaks Academy. The purpose of the Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program is to help the selected families provide gifts to their families during the holiday season. In 2008, we were able to adopt 20 families and provide them with Christmas Dinner and gifts. The program would not have been a success without the financial support of faithful D.R.E.A.M. Alive donors and local business and families that adopted several families for the program. Click here to volunteer for the event.