Duncan Wins Praise at Confirmation Hearing, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, January 14, 2009 Arne Duncan describes his experience and successes with "I Have A Dream", at his Senate confirmation hearing to be the nation's Secretary of Education.
"...we ran an "I Have A Dream" program from 1992 to 1998, and my job and my sister's job, and a great team of volunteers for those six years, was to take 40 sixth-graders and work with them all the way through high school - to tutor them, to mentor them every day, to work with their families, to give them the opportunity to be successful."
First master of Dreamers pays it forward, The Columbian, July 11, 2009 Han Tran, an alumna of the Southwest Washington "I Have A Dream" Foundation, is the first of her Dreamer class to earn a master's degree. She now holds a bachelor's degree in law, society and justice and a master's in social work, both from the University of Washington.
Lighting Up Lives, New York Social Diary, June 17, 2009 Among the guests at the "I Have A Dream" Foundation's June 11 Gala were keynote speaker United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; Chancellor of New York City Schools, Joel Klein; Rosie O'Donnell, who was honored with the Visionary Award; Dany Garcia, recipient of the Eugene M. Lang Achievement Award, presented by Dwayne Johnson; country music star Lee Ann Womack; and Carlos Watson, MSNBC Anchor and the evening's emcee.
Sunday Style: Evening Hours, New York Times, June 12, 2009 Carlos Watson, Dany Garcia, Simone Johnson, and Dwayne Johnson are pictured at the "I Have A Dream" Foundation's June 11 Gala.
Foundation realizes dreams despite tough economy, Fort Worth Business Press, June 1, 2009 "I Have A Dream" Foundation - Forth Worth is profiled as an organization that continues on, despite the economic climate.
Boulder High grad motivated by foundation, Daily Camera, May 23, 2009 Nearly a decade after becoming a Dreamer, Boulder High School student Roberto Vazquez looks forward to attending to college this fall.
50 Kelso students get college scholarships, Seattle Times, May 20, 2009 Fifty of the 62 Dreamers who started as fourth graders nine years ago, graduate from high school in Kelso, WA.
Americorps Week: A time to celebrate service, YourHub.com, May 8, 2009, see also, Letters to the Editor: Recognizing important work, Daily Camera, May 9, 2009 (second letter on the page) With 16 AmeriCorps members working with Dreamers this year, the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County has one of the largest AmeriCorps programs in the city, and is celebrating their service during AmeriCorps Week from May 9-16.
JCC, Plainfield teens join forces for day of service, New Jersey Jewish News, April 30, 2009 Plainfield Dreamers team up with teens from the JCC of Central New Jersey to lead a day of community service in their local neighborhoods. In total, they recruited 72 more volunteers to help them put in a total of 180 service hours.
Charlottesville Canes' Helps "I Have A Dream" Foundation, WVIR-TV Channel 29, February 16, 2009 Cane's Restaurants has partnered up with the Charlottesville "I Have A Dream" Program to raise money for students to visit colleges in New York City. Program Director Erica Lloyd talks about the signficance of field trips for the ninth grade Dreamers.
"I Have A Dream" Foundation segment, WFAA-TV Channel 8's "Good Morning Texas," February 12, 2009 "I Have A Dream" Foundation - Fort Worth Program Director Debra West, and Dreamer Erica Powell, discuss the "I Have A Dream" program and promote their Valentine's Day Reading Rocks event.
Living the Dream, Albany Times Union, February 8, 2009 Three Dreamer alumni from Albany, now adults with children of their own, are profiled 21 years after becoming a part of the "I Have A Dream" movement.
New 'Dreamers' adopted in Boulder County, Daily Camera, February 3, 2009 Fifty elementary school students are inducted into the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County. The students in grades three through six make up the ninth class of Boulder Dreamers.
Schools Chief From Chicago Is Cabinet Pick, The New York Times, December 15, 2008 President-elect Barack Obama names Chicago schools superintendent Arne Duncan as his choice for U.S. Secretary of Education. Duncan is a former Executive Director for Chicago's "I Have A Dream" Ariel program.
Pathways to Student Success: A Guide to Translating Good Intentions into Meaningful Impact, The Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania, December 2008 In its first philanthropic investment guide, the Center for High Impact Philanthropy lists "I Have A Dream" as an "exemplar agent" among organizations making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged students. Visit CHIP's web site to request a free copy of the full report.
Dream Big: New Community Center Celebrated, Daily Camera, December 4, 2008 After five years of planning and construction, the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County celebrates the dedication of the Broadway East Community Center.
Children Who Live in Public Housing Suffer in School, Study Says, The New York Times, November 23, 2008 The New York Times describes a recent study by New York University's Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy which documented the lower academic performance of students living in New York City public housing, even when adjusting for income. Download the full report to see the recommendation that policymakers learn from and coordinate with programs like "I Have A Dream", that provide "critical support for disadvantaged youth in public schools" (Page 7).
'I Have A Dream' Foundation Helps At-Risk Kids, KLAS-TV Channel 8 Eyewitness News, September 11, 2008 Dreamer alumna Jasmin Melton is now a freshman at the University of North Las Vegas. She discusses how the "I Have A Dream" Foundation's Las Vegas program became her second family and helped her emerge from the rough neighborhood where she grew up, and go on to graduate from high school with honors.
The New Nonprofit Careers, Guide to Business & Graduate Education (an advertising supplement of the Washington Post), September 10, 2008 President and CEO Iris Chen, discusses the advantages of earning an MBA before starting a career in the nonprofit sector.
Low Wages, High Hopes, Metro magazine (Auckland, NZ), August 2008 A New Zealand Dreamer's home life is revealed in this story about the Mafileo family. With two low-wage incomes, the family of seven remain committed to overcoming difficulties and focusing on education.
VIDEO: Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama Land in Denver, BarackObama.com, August 24, 2008 Executive Director of the Colorado "I Have A Dream" Foundation, Mary Hanewall, is one of a handful of service organization representatives to welcome the Obamas to Denver for the Democratic National Convention. View photos
VIDEO: Coalition Videos for the RNC, America Forward, August 15, 2008 The "I Have A Dream" Foundation is one of three America Forward coalition members to submit videos to the Republican National Convention, encouraging Republicans to include social entrepreneurship and volunteerism in their party's presidential platform.
Interview with Iris Chen, "Getting Your Money's Worth with Judith West," July 27, 2008 President & CEO Iris Chen describes the mission and value of "I Have A Dream", as a Dreamer alum and current Dreamer share their experiences in the program.
Founder of Scholarship Program Cheers His Charges, Athens Banner-Herald, July 18, 2008 Eugene Lang, the founder of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation, addresses Dreamers from across the country at the 7th annual National Dreamer Conference at the University of Georgia.
Waking Up to Life's Realities, The Aucklander, July 16, 2008 The "I Have A Dream" program in Auckland, New Zealand makes a significant impact on the lives of 53 Dreamers, who are now beginning high school.
Carter Inspires Local 'Dreamers', Daily Camera, July 16, 2008 Denver Nuggets' point guard and "I Have A Dream" alum Anthony Carter mingles with Dreamers in Boulder, inspiring them to continue along the pathway to college.
"I Have A Dream" to Play Tennis, KUSA-TV 9NEWS, July 15, 2008 Nearly 200 Dreamers in Boulder are honing their tennis skills, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association.
Big Hats, Big Hearts for Polo, The Denver Post, July 14, 2008 More than 4,000 people attend the the 21st Annual Denver Polo Classic to benefit children's charities, including the "I Have A Dream" Foundation - Denver.
Soccer Fever 'Dream' Experience Draws 50 Kids, Daily Camera, July 14, 2008 Dreamers and their families participate in a two-day soccer event, hosted by the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County.
Carter Plays Out His Dream, The Honolulu Advertiser, July 13, 2008 Dreamer alumnus Anthony Carter re-signs with the Denver Nuggets, continuing to live out the NBA 'dream' he had more than 20 years ago.
Third Group of 'Dreamers' Set To Graduate, The Columbian, June 16, 2008 Dreamers from "I Have A Dream" - Southwest Washington, in Vancouver, are graduating from high school nine years after they were first sponsored in the fourth grade.
CU Hosts 'Dreamers' For A Week, Daily Camera, June 11, 2008 30 Dreamers from Longmont, CO, are taking part in a special summer program to creatively introduce them to the resources and opportunities that college has to offer.
Cornelius 'Dreamers' Get Their Diplomas, The Forest Grove News-Times, June 4, 2008, see also Houston Chronicle, June 14, 2008 Dreamers from Forest Grove, OR, graduate from high school. The "I Have A Dream" - Oregon Class Six program is the first rural "I Have A Dream" program.
Charlottesville Dreamers Move On and Up, C-Ville Weekly, June 3-9, 2008 Charlottesville Dreamers celebrate middle school graduation and look forward to attending high school in the fall.
Dreamers Found Real Success, The Times of Trenton, June 1, 2008 Dreamers from Trenton, NJ, now in their early 30s, gather for a reunion and say that "much of who they are today is the result of their connection to the ["I Have A Dream"] program."
NOTABLE MEDIA COVERAGE
The following articles have marked significant milestones in the history of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation.
I Have A Dream: College Tuition, CBS 60 Minutes, May 23, 2004 60 Minutes followed-up on the "I Have A Dream" Foundation from the time it first broke the story nationally in 1986.
One Man's Gift: College for 52 in Harlem, The New York Times, October 15, 1985 This is the first story published about founder Eugene M. Lang's promise to the graduating class of sixth graders at P.S. Harlem in 1981.
PARTNER MEDIA COVERAGE
To Our Readers: The Service Agenda, Time Magazine, July 28, 2008, see also Be the Change, Inc. Press Release, July 21, 2008 "I Have A Dream" is one of more than 100 organizations taking part in the ServiceNation Summit on September 11 & 12, 2008. Presidential candidate John McCain will partake in a forum called "A Nation of Service," which will kick off the summit. Barack Obama has also been invited to participate.
