Recapping our 21st Annual DREAM Christmas
On December 17, 2025, the spirit of the season came alive at Gainbridge Fieldhouse as DREAM Alive hosted our 21st Annual DREAM Christmas—a heartwarming tradition that turns the holidays into a beacon of hope for families facing hardship in Indianapolis.
Spotlight on Creativity: Meet Our DREAM Christmas T-Shirt Design Winner!
We kicked off the excitement of DREAM Christmas with a t-shirt design contest, inviting our talented 8th graders to unleash their creativity and capture the spirit of the season.
DREAM Alive Glick Foundation Grant
DREAM Alive is proud to announce we have received a generous $50,000 grant from Glick Philanthropies to increase programming and bring more scholars into DREAM Alive in 2026.
DREAM Alive December Newsletter
From festive budgeting workshops to joyful shopping and wrapping parties, this month is full of holiday magic. And as we look ahead, be sure to save the date for our 2nd Annual DREAM Maker’s Luncheon on February 25th—read on for more details!
Ascendium Grant
DREAM Alive is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $100,000 Good Neighbor Grant from Ascendium Education Group.
This grant will help us continue to support our community by supporting over 200 youth in the Indianapolis region with mentorship, career, and learning opportunities within their schools.
Scholar Stories
Discover the amazing work DREAM Alive is doing with students around Indianapolis, bringing hope and opportunity to the most vulnerable.
DREAM Alive November Newsletter
Our scholars had an incredible month full of adventure and growth! They hit the road for our HBCU trip to Tennessee, discovered new career paths, and celebrated the Halloween season with festive activities. As we head into November, our scholars will gear up for the DREAM Christmas season — a time when our community shines brightest as volunteers and scholars spread holiday cheer to local families. Next up – DREAM Christmas season, where volunteers and scholars will come together to make the holidays unforgettable for local families.
DREAM Alive October Newsletter
Fall is in full swing, and our DREAM Alive scholars are already making incredible strides this school year! From hands-on career trips to community service projects, our students are embracing every opportunity to learn, grow, and give back. Discover what we’ve been up to this October!
2025 Valinhos Family Grant
Indianapolis, IN — August 28, 2025— DREAM Alive, Inc. is honored to announce it has been awarded a grant from the Valinhos Foundation, to be distributed over two years, to expand its impact among Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) students in the Haughville community.