WE DREAM. WE DO.
Every child can reach their full potential and achieve their dreams with the right support.
ABOUT US
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The “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Milwaukee (IHDF) empowers students from historically marginalized communities to thrive at school, at home, and in the community through individualized social, emotional, academic, and family support from first grade to first job, along with guaranteed post-secondary tuition assistance. Scroll down to watch our video and see how Dreamers, families, and our community are building brighter futures together.
see our work in action
See how we support Dream Scholars and their families from first grade through first job.
GET INVOLVED
Choose how you want to make an impact.
VOLUNTEER
Mentor a Dream Scholar and make an impact through consistent connection.
PARTNER
Expand opportunities for Dream Scholars through resources, programs, and experiences.
DONATE
Invest in the programs and scholarships that support Dream Scholars for the long term.
OUR IMPACT TO DATE
300%
Dreamers are over 300% more likely to earn a bachelor’s degree than their peers.
90%
Across the IHDF network when compared to like peers, 90% of Dreamers graduate High School, as compared to 66% non Dreamers.
100M
College graduates earn, on average, an additional $1 Million in lifetime earnings.
We love what our dreamers and our community have to say about our work.
“IHDF-MKE helped me prepare for college with support for resume writing, interview preparation, college visits, setting up my FAFSA, and more. The program also helped me to see others around me who were on similar paths to further our education.”
Ariyah Kirkendoll
IHDF-MKE Dreamer Alum
“May graduation. GPA last year 4.0. Dreamer from 2008. I made it!”
Juanita Lipsey, Milwaukee Dreamer
Dillard University Graduate
“I love how the whole team is always willing to help out! I Have A Dream Foundation is helping our scholars to be successful and to have their best chance at a quality education and life. “
Jennifer Luther
2nd Grade Teacher Milwaukee Academy of Science
I Have a Dream Foundation – Milwaukee is proudly supported by:
the DREAM continues with you.
Help us provide Dream Scholars and their families with the support, opportunities, and resources they need from first grade through first job.