Join the Dream Builders

Monthly Donor Club

Every child deserves someone who shows up—week after week.

For children impacted by parental or community incarceration, that
steady presence can change everything.

As a
Dream Builder, that someone is you.

When you give monthly, you’re not just donating—you’re joining a community of people who believe in showing up with love, structure, and opportunity.

As a Dream Builder, You’ll Receive:

Your Impact, Delivered to Your Inbox


Every other month, hear directly from the DreamKids and mentors your gift makes possible.


  • Real updates from actual students and mentors in our programs
  • Milestone moments — college visits, breakthroughs, and lives turning around
  • Stories from across our network of centers that illustrate your gift is working.

Exclusive Quarterly Conversations


Four times a year, join a virtual private gathering with our founder and president, Wintley Phipps and our CEO Diane Wallace Booker — just for Dream Builders.


  • Hear directly from our founder and CEO before anyone else does
  • Ask real questions and get real answers — live
  • Get insider updates on new programs, cities, and milestones first

Your Name Behind a National Movement


Monthly giving turns your generosity into a commitment children can count on.


  • Your consistency funds planning, staffing, and programming with confidence
  • You show up every month, just like their mentor does
  • Dream Builders are recognized in our impact report and at the gala


Discounted Tickets to the Annual Power of a Dream Gala


Dream Builders get exclusive access to discounted tickets to our flagship annual celebration.


  • Priority discounted tickets before they open to the public
  • Meet mentors, staff, and fellow Dream Builders in person
  • See the mission you fund come alive in one room


The Freedom to Grow Your Impact Anytime


Start where you are. Upgrade when you're ready. Every level matters.



  • Begin at any level and upgrade anytime — no pressure
  • Change, pause, or cancel anytime — no fine print, ever
  • Every upgrade deepens your impact and earns a personal thank-you


What Does Your Monthly Gift Support?

After-School Programs

Safe, welcoming spaces with homework help and SEL

Mentorship Circles

Trusted mentors and emotional support

Joyful Milestones

Field trips, summer camps, and college tours

$25/month — Arts and craft materials for one student's full year

$50/month — A full field trip experience for three students 

$100/month — A complete mentor-student match for a year

$250/month — An entire week of afterschool programming at one site


Featured Testimonial

“When we were at Dream Academy, I learned to be a good leader.”

- DreamKid
“I look forward to having fun at Dream Academy.”

- DreamKid


READY TO BEGIN?

Your monthly gift helps over 1,000 students each year—and reminds each one they are never alone.


Join the Dream Builders Club - click 'Monthly' below to get started today.

Your ongoing support is invaluable!

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