Dreams for Kids: Holiday for Hope

Dreams for Kids is proud to celebrate its 21st Anniversary!

Here at DFK, our mission is to empower at-risk youth and those with disabilities through dynamic leadership programs and life-changing activities that inspire them to fearlessly pursue their dreams and compassionately change the world. Our journey began on Christmas Eve, 1989, in a tiny room of a small homeless shelter in Chicago and each year we have found more children who are desperate for hope. For the last 17 years, our holiday outreach for children in need has been the largest event of its kind in Illinois. This year we will be joined by groups in over 30 countries as Dreams for Kids hosts the largest holiday celebration for homeless and underprivileged children in the world – Holiday for Hope.

Our main event in Chicago will be held on December 18th, 2010, from 9:00am to 4:00pm, at IBEW Local #134 Hall, 600 W. Washington, Chicago, IL. There will be two participant shifts this year. You will be assigned to attend either a morning or an afternoon shift, which will be determined at a later date.

Space is very limited and will fill up quickly. It is essential that you contact us as soon as possible to schedule your group. We require the names, gender, ages of children (remember the party is for kids 7 years and under), and the number and names of chaperones expected to attend. Additionally, each child will need a waiver filled out for them. This year only those children who are pre- registered will be allowed to attend, which is the only way that we can guarantee that every child receives a gift and there is enough food for everyone. We must have the names of all attendees and the names, ages and gender of all children prior to December 10^th, 2010.

In keeping with the Dreams for Kids mission of empowering youth, all children invited to attend Holiday for Hope are required to participate in a community outreach of their choosing to take place after our event. As each child learns the valuable lesson of paying forward the gift of generosity communities across the world will benefit. Imagine the collective global impact of neighborhood cleanups, visits to retirement facilities, or even fundraising for local or global projects. Our staff is ready to help you with ideas and we will feature all efforts across the world that will transform a single day of charity into a powerful unbroken circle of giving.

Please contact Shelly at 312-729-5404 or e-mail me at shellyg@dreamsforkids.org. We look forward to seeing you at the Dreams for Kids Holiday for Hope Celebration!

To Learn More About Dreams for Kids Check Out This Video!!!!

Keke Palmer from Dreams for Kids on Vimeo.

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http://dreamsforkids.org/