DREAAM, which stands for Driven to Reach Excellence & Academic Achievement for Males, is a community-impact, nonprofit organization in Champaign County, Illinois, dedicated to strengthening the school-to-college and career pathways by amplifying the strengths of boys and young men. DREAAM’s impact statement is:

DREAAM empowers boys and young men to achieve academic success, leadership skills, and personal growth. We provide education, mentorship, and leadership development programs to break the cycle of poverty and create a brighter future for all.

DREAAM is dedicated to filling the opportunity gap by connecting boys and young men with low to no-cost learning and transformative experiences that cultivate college and career readiness, foster creativity, build social and emotional skills, and boost academic achievement.