Dreams for Kids Employee Directory

Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees

Dreams for Kids is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1989, that aims to replace charity with opportunity for youth in grades 1-12. The organization develops young social entrepreneurs by providing practical education and mentorship, enabling students to transform ideas into actionable social impact and enterprises addressing community needs. Its work targets youth, educators, mentors, and volunteers, supporting them to create and sustain social enterprises and initiatives that benefit their communities and broader networks. Positioned within the nonprofit sector, Dreams for Kids emphasizes hands-on learning, life and job skills, and collaborative campaigns such as the Power of One, which mobilizes youth participation to support existing nonprofits and launch new social ventures. The organization operates from its Chicago location and engages a network of participants to expand a youth-led movement focused on education and opportunity for the next generation.

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