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9th Annual Power of a Dream Gala
Friday May 21, 2010
On May 18, 2010 the stars came out to attend the U.S. Dream Academy’s 9th Annual Power of a Dream Gala to benefit their nationally recognized after-school programs. The event, entitled “Dream America,” was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel (1150 22nd Street NW) in downtown Washington, D.C. Each year the Gala attracts some of Hollywood’s top celebrities, corporate executives, and VIPs, as well as political and community leaders, to support and invest in the future of children at risk of future incarceration, and this year was no different.
The Other Wes Moore
Thursday April 29, 2010
Wes Moore, former White House Fellow, Rhodes Scholar and author the of a new book "The Other Wes Moore" has selected the Dream Academy as one of two non-profits that will receive 5% of the profits that from the sale of his book.
Dwight Howard Surprises DreamKids
Wednesday December 23, 2009
NBA Magic Super Star Dwight Howard was showered students from our Orlando Dream Academy Learning Center with a shopping spree at the Adidas Outlet Store at Orlando Premium Outlets on December 13th.
Academy & Southwest Team Up for Education
Thursday August 5, 2010
US Dream Academy recently sealed a deal with Southwest Airlines to be the official airline carrier of the US Dream Academy.
Charity Navigator Awards 4 Stars
Tuesday June 15, 2010
The U.S. Dream Academy, Inc. has been recognized as a "Four Star Charity" by leading nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator, earning its’ highest rating for charities.
DreamGirls @ Diadem
Wednesday May 26, 2010
Diadem Salon opens its doors just for the DreamGirls of the U.S. Dream Academy
2010 Power of a Dream Gala
Wednesday April 7, 2010
Every year 500 business leaders, politicians, celebrities, advocates and individual supporters of the U.S. Dream Academy gather in Washington, DC for one of Washington’s premier events.
Charles "Roc" Dutton Gala 2010 Keynote
Thursday February 4, 2010
Award winning actor Charles "Roc" Dutton will be the keynote speaker for the 2010 Gala.
Remembring Dr. Martin Luther King During National Mentoring Month
Monday January 25, 2010
“It was such a powerful activity. We really enjoyed the opportunity to spend tonight working on a service project with our mentees.” Leslie D. Mentor Salt Lake City
Mentors make a difference
Friday January 22, 2010
"I can see her accomplishments and see her be happy with herself."A quote from a 1/20/2010 article By Jennifer W. Sanchez in the he Salt Lake Tribune.