The DREAM Program, Inc. P.O. Box 361 Winooski, VT 05404 (802) 338-8979 tel www.dreamprogram.org
Birchwood DREAM Monthly Snapshot February 2012 Program Happenings and Highlights Several mentors gave a presentation to Champlain faculty in an outreach effort aimed at spreading awareness of DREAM on campus. The faculty were so impressed that they donated approximately $800 to the Birchwood DREAM program!! Teen WAC and overnight WAC was held this month with great success. Teens spent a day at Northern Lights Rock and Ice challenging themselves and working together, and the spent the night playing and bonding with one another. Overnight WAC attendees included 5 kids and their mentors, ages 10-12, including one Birchwood DREAMer. The adventurous DREAMers spent two days at Camp DREAM, sledding, star gazing, winter camping, and more! Jess Lowell, a Birchwood mentor, began a marketing internship at the DREAM office. Her work has been invaluable to the organization! Birchwood mentors held 2 fundraisers selling grilled cheese and hot chocolate to fellow students.
Participants Mentees Total: 19 Females: 8 Males: 11
Mentors Total: 24 Females: 15 Males: 9
Weekly Programming with Children Birchwood mentors and mentees spent two Fridays this month in the Birchwood Community Center, doing arts and crafts, some cooking, and plenty of bonding after being away from each other during college break! DREAMers spent one Friday on campus, eating at the dining hall and enjoying one on one time.
The DREAM Program, Inc. P.O. Box 361 Winooski, VT 05404 (802) 338-8979 tel www.dreamprogram.org
Thank you for your ongoing support of DREAM. If you would like additional or more detailed information, please contact me by email or by phone. DREAM big, Sarah Caliendo Program Empowerment Director scaliendo@dreamprogram.org 802.338.8979