DreamCatchers, Inc.
Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
DreamCatchers, Inc. is a California-based nonprofit organization focused on preparing low-income middle school students in the Palo Alto Unified School District for high school success. The program pairs students with near-peer tutors from local high schools or Stanford, delivering structured, one-on-one tutoring twice weekly and supporting students through tailored academic plans alongside family and social-emotional guidance. Serving students from East Palo Alto and Palo Alto (notably the Buena Vista Mobile Home Park), the organization engages a broader community of tutors and parents to reinforce learning and track progress, reporting strong retention and attendance in its model. Based in Palo Alto, the nonprofit operates within the primary and secondary education sector and maintains a footprint of several dozen staff and volunteers supporting roughly 65 students, 85 tutors, and 100 parents. A recent development includes recognition by the Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce as a notable community contributor, highlighting ongoing program expansions such as launching a summer book club.