The Dream On Foundation was featured in an great article in a recent issue of Cleveland Business Connects magazine. The article details the beginnings of the Dream On Foundation in 2008 and how Mim Conway has made it her passion to help her “Dream On Kids” succeed both in school and in life. Please take a few minutes to read the article here: http://cbcmagazine.com/2016/08/24/going-places/
Antonyo Mayhew in Ginn Academy attire
Antonyo Mayhew, Malcolm Meadows Jr., James Polk and Da’Quawntye White are all Dream On Kids attending Ginn Academy.
Ginn Academy is the only all male public high school in the state of Ohio. Ted Ginn Sr. started the school in 2007 to serve at risk young men. The school boosts a 100% promotion rate between grades and a 94.4% graduation rate after 4 years. Compare that to Collinwood High School with 62.4% graduation rate!
Ginn Academy was founded by Ted Ginn Sr., who provides motivation and inspiration. He often speaks at the daily morning session. A fixture in the hallways, Ginn dispenses hugs, one-on-one pep talks and reminders to the boys to tuck in their shirts. When asked to explain the schools success, he responds, “Through a personal relationship, individualizing the school experience, a student having a personal desire to be here, the parents choosing the school, and teachers being selected on the basis of skill and competence and not seniority are all variables that contribute to our success.” Ginn Academy classes are smaller than the city’s average, and teachers are asked to be more involved. Each student is assigned a mentor who is on call 24/7.
So Dream On Young Men….work hard and the future is yours!
The Dream On Kids Jazz Band will be marching and Dream On Families will be dancing for Parade the Circle June 14th!
For more information, check out the link below:
http://www.clevelandart.org/events/special-events/parade-the-circle/about
Dream On Kids Band is directed/conducted by Randy Woods; The Music Settlement lent us the instruments and are offering the instruction free of charge! http://www.thecmss.org/about/
The DOKs tie dye fabric for pants to be worn in Parade the Circle.
Dorian with his father Joe, mother Heather and little brother Quintin
Dorian Mills, one of our Dream on Kids, is attending Milton Hershey School in Hershey, Pa. We are so proud of his accomplishments, including Boy Scouts and soccer. He is working hard at his studies and upon graduation from high school could receive up to $80,000 in scholarships for his higher education.
The Milton Hershey School serves children in financial and social need by providing them with an education, board, health care, clothing and recreational opportunities with no financial obligation to their family. Congratulations Dorian, keep up the good work!
Selfie of Chaniya Gant, Armone Harris and Jalia Gaston, all Horizon Science Academy students.
On January 28th, the Dream On Foundation was granted at least $10,000 from the 100+ Women Who Care: Western Reserve. The group meets quarterly and chooses one organization to support. Mim Conway, the founder of Dream On Foundation, gave a compelling presentation and was awarded the grant. The money will be used to provide transportation for the nine Dream On Kids enrolled in Horizon Science Academy, a high-achieving charter school.
(Originally Published in the Collinwood Observer)
The Dream On Foundation adopted a first grade classroom at Hannah Gibbons- Nottingham School in 2008. The foundation promises these 25 kids that, if they graduate high school on time (2020), the foundation will grant scholarships for post secondary education that leads to employment. Until then, the foundation helps the Dream On Kids succeed in school by offering them opportunities and supports such as tutoring, after school programming, summer camp, support to parents and other activities. This summer they attended camp right here in the Collinwood neighborhood.
Eight of the Dream On Kids were in the play “Precious Gifts” performed at the Cleveland Convention Center Little Theater Friday evening, December 17, 2010. Chaniya Gant, Anissa Bell, Armone Harris and Adrienne Ward performed as Gummy Bear Dolls. Antonio Bridget, Elijah Hall and James Polk acted as soldiers in the Mouse Army. Darryl Grimes brought about the role of the Hip Hop Clown. The play was directed by Chris Luciani from the Cleveland Bureau of Cultural Arts and produced by Rainey Institute. The Dream On Families cheered the kids on as they did a fabulous job!
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 2nd Semester 4:00 to 5:00 Last year, the Dream On Kids enjoyed getting together once a week after school. Darrell Weaver, an instructor from Rainey Institute, lead us through acting games and the process of writing, acting and performing a play, “Our Dreams”. Drama is know to give the kids confidence speaking in front of others and increase self esteem. And, Mim Conway and the kids had a great time together! Continue reading
Details coming soon!
The first thing you will notice about Jalia is her smile. I can guarantee it, because she smiles a lot. When I asked what to write about her, she immediately said that she loves to play, laugh and learn. She loves everybody and cares about others.
Jalia has participated in all the Dream On Kids activities so far, both summer camps, all the holiday parties, the after school programs and tutoring. Continue reading
