Dream Center of Lakeland, Inc
Dream Center of Lakeland, Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Dream Center of Lakeland exists to bring hope to our neighbors in need through service, resources, and education.
About
Children's Programs: 1. Kids Club - A high-energy children's program that goes into local neighborhoods with resources and programming for children, as well as brings children to the Dream Center for weekly breakfast, activities, music, and inspiring life lessons. 2. The Well Kids - A special space for kids during our weekly breakfast that offers kids a meal, as well as focused teaching, games, and crafts. Continued on schedule O 3. Circle 'J' Summer Camps a series of week-long summer day camps at a nearby property, with an outdoor constructed western-themed town. This provides inner city children with five days of fun, life-building lessons via a western show and small group mentoring, and activities, plus daily breakfast and lunch, and concluding with a big carnival and prizes. Teen Programs: 1. Risk Club - Every Tuesday evening, an experienced teacher and his team bring incredible resources for success to the students. The students are taught many areas of financial management, how to apply for a job, and the paths to follow to succeed in college. 2. Leverage Student Ministries - A weekly mentoring program for teen boys focusing on those who have been incarcerated or have been part of the probation system. 3. Extreme Team a teen mentoring program that uses large and small group meetings to connect with area teens and involves them in mentoring and leadership for children in our Kids Club program. 4. Next! A Thursday afternoon program that allows middle schoolers to discover what is next in life for them. They are taught and encouraged to make the best choices possible when it comes to family, school, relationships, faith, and whatever life may bring next! 5. The Rock Basketball League each week, teen boys are placed on teams with adult mentors who coach them. The coach's prime directive is to foster healthy, positive relationships between participants as they build structure through an organized league. Adult & Family Programs: 1. The Well - A Sunday morning breakfast gathering for people of all ages, within the inner city community, offering hope, care, and encouragement. 2. Pregnancy Care Center - Partnering with 'Options for Women', this free, weekly pregnancy and testing clinic is offered at the Dream Center. This program is facilitated by professional, trained nurses that provide care and counseling to the women in need. 3. Adult Life Classes - These Tuesday and Wednesday classes address topics such as personal financial management, computer skills, personal integrity, anger management, parenting, and more. 4. Food & Household Goods Distribution - Several times a week, we offer distribution of food items, clothing, and household goods. 5. Reach the Streets a free, weekly meal and gathering with games, music, and a life message designed to build community. It is offered throughout the year on 9-week semesters. 6. Pics at the Park - Movie and discussion groups with family style meals. 7. Support Groups - Rotating availability of support groups for those struggling or exposed to a variety of issues, including addiction, domestic abuse, etc. 8. New Life Center resources offered weekly at our resource center for new mom's, including counseling, training, and supplies for infant care. 9. Men's Basketball a Thursday evening basketball night designed for those over 18, which includes open gym time and mentoring. Volunteers: 1. Adopt-a-Block - A community service program that offers a consistent presence in our at-risk neighborhoods, offering food, clothing, services, and building strong relationships. 2. Street Reach - A big community outreach that empowers hundreds of volunteers from churches and organizations to come together in the inner city and serve the needy. Volunteers distribute hundreds of bags of food and clothing, do home repair projects, clean and mow yards, host kids carnivals, and much more! This is done in conjunction with the Lakeland Mayor's Gang Task Force. 3. Mission Teams - Throughout the year, church and civic groups come from other states to volunteer at the Dream Center for a short-term community service and/or ministry experience. These adult and student teams participate in home repairs, food and clothing distributions, summer children's and youth camps, conducting seminars, and more, making a great impact on individual lives and the community.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “A christian community center that serves to positively impact the lives of "at-risk" children, youth, and families within lakeland's inner city, through programs and partnerships that develop the mind, body, and spirit.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “A christian community center that serves to positively impact the lives of "at-risk" families”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is FL.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 635 WEST 5TH STREET, LAKELAND, FL, 33805.
- The non-profit has reported 0 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $138,521.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $4,985 in fundraising expenses.