Our Impact
“DREAM Alive is a lifesaver and a game changer for our students and community. Students obtain experiences beyond their community and open doors that they were unaware existed.”
-Dr. Iesha Billups, Arlington Middle School Principal
DREAMS Change Lives
Indy is struggling with high poverty and crime rates that impact the most vulnerable. DREAM Alive is breaking this cycle by surrounding Indy youth with consistent mentorship, building strong character, and opening doors to career opportunities that inspire hope and lasting change.
Decreases
Youth violence and crime
Increases
Education, employment, earnings
Our Unique Model
We mentor youth for 7 continual years, at school sites.
We mentor with a focus on career development.
We integrate companies, partners & volunteers in programs
Our Unique Model
We mentor youth for 7 continual years at school sites
Youth with positive adult mentors are five times more likely to graduate from high school and 136 percent more likely to hold leadership positions.
We mentor with a focus on career development
Research shows that career development interventions not only enhance youth’s career skills but also fosters social well-being, connections, and civic engagement.
We integrate companies, partners & volunteers in programs
DREAM Alive integrates companies, volunteers and the community deep into programming. We bring meaningful volunteer opportunities right to company doorsteps.
Our Results
DREAM Alive is a mentorship program like no other. Our program is focused on developing authentic, longterm, deep relationships with youth, and equipping youth to find and achieve their career dreams. And the results speak for themselves.
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Graduation Rates
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Not Involved in Violence
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Fewer Suspensions Than Peers
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Higher Grades & Attendance
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More Career Ready
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Enrolled, Employed, Enlisted
1,246
Scholars
8
DA Partner Schools
32,291
Program Hours
Positive Impacts on Mental Health
DREAM Alive Inc. strengthens student mental health by fostering supportive mentoring relationships, building resilience, and creating a sense of belonging.
Optimistic About Future
96%
of scholars say that they are optimistic about their futures
Resist Negative Peer Pressure
96%
of scholars believe they can resist negative peer pressure and dangerous situations
Have a Life Purpose
93%
of scholars believe they have a life purpose
Hear from Our Scholars
Numbers can’t truly capture the impact DREAM Alive has on our scholars. Hear our scholars’ experiences and how DA has changed their lives in their own words.
