Make Dreams. Change Lives.
Giving youth in Indy hope for their future through mentoring and career experiences.
Make Dreams. Change Lives.
Giving youth in Indy hope for their future through mentoring and career experiences.
Indy is struggling with high poverty and crime rates that impact the most vulnerable. Our unique approach reduces student involvement in violence and crime while increasing their opportunities, job prospects, and earning potential.
By coming alongside our scholars for 7 continual years of mentoring, providing them a variety of career development opportunities, DREAM Alive empowers scholars to dream bigger and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
What We Do
DREAM Alive (DA) is an Indy-based mentorship program like no other. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by helping youth to develop career paths. With the help and collaboration of strong community partners, DA has a comprehensive 7-year mentor program that increases employment, education and wealth opportunities.
By coming alongside our scholars for 7 continual years of mentoring, providing them a variety of career development opportunities, DREAM Alive empowers scholars to dream bigger and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
What We Do
DREAM Alive (DA) is an Indy-based mentorship program like no other. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by helping youth to develop career paths. With the help and collaboration of strong community partners, DA has a comprehensive 7-year mentor program that increases employment, education and wealth opportunities.
What We Do
DREAM Alive (DA) is an Indy-based mentorship program like no other. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty by helping youth to develop career paths. With the help and collaboration of strong community partners, DA has a comprehensive 7-year mentor program that increases employment, education and wealth opportunities.
By coming alongside our scholars for 7 continual years of mentoring, providing them a variety of career development opportunities, DREAM Alive empowers scholars to dream bigger and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Our Impact
The results of our program speak for themselves. Our students graduate at higher rates, experience fewer disciplinary challenges, and achieve better academic outcomes.
of scholars graduate high school
fewer suspensions, 98% fewer expulsions
average GPA, compared to 3.0 for non-participants
of scholars move directly to college, military, or career
Hear from Our Scholars
At DREAM Alive, we do more than just provide mentorship—we empower our scholars. Every day, our dedicated staff and volunteers invest in their lives, inspiring them to dream bigger, work harder, and remain focused on their goals. These dreams have the potential to transform their futures, leading to a community of young men and women who embody integrity and character.
How You Can Help
Our Unique Approach
DREAM Alive is helping Indianapolis youth increase wealth earning opportunities through our unique approach to mentorship, career development, and community partnership.
Intentional Mentorship for Seven Years
DREAM Alive intentionally mentors youth towards career paths for seven consecutive years, from 6th grade through high school graduation.
On-Site Support
DREAM Alive provides mentoring programs on-site, at our school partner locations allowing mentoring opportunities before, during and after-school through the entire school year.
Career Development
DREAM Alive’s mentoring intentionally focuses on career development from 6th through 12th grade, inspiring students’ career dreams and helping them come alive.
Company & Volunteer Integration
DREAM Alive integrates companies, volunteers and the community deep into programming. We bring meaningful volunteer opportunities right to company doorsteps.
Corporate Partners
It takes all of us, working together to make dreams come true. And we are especially grateful for the time, talent and treasure that our partners provide.
