VIDEO: Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama Land in Denver, BarackObama.com, August 24, 2008 Executive Director of the Colorado "I Have A Dream" Foundation, Mary Hanewall, is one of a handful of service organization representatives to welcome the Obamas to Denver for the Democratic National Convention.
VIDEO: Coalition Videos for the RNC, America Forward, August 15, 2008 The "I Have A Dream" Foundation is one of three America Forward coalition members to submit videos to the Republican National Convention, encouraging Republicans to include social entrepreneurship and volunteerism in their party's presidential platform.
Founder of Scholarship Program Cheers His Charges, Athens Banner-Herald, July 18, 2008 Eugene Lang, the founder of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation, addresses Dreamers from across the country at the 7th annual National Dreamer Conference at the University of Georgia.
Waking Up to Life's Realities, The Aucklander, July 16, 2008 The
"I Have A Dream" program in Auckland, New Zealand makes a significant
impact on the lives of 53 Dreamers, who are now beginning high school.
Carter Inspires Local 'Dreamers', Daily Camera, July 16, 2008 Denver Nuggets' point guard and "I Have A Dream" alum Anthony Carter mingles with Dreamers in Boulder, inspiring them to continue along the pathway to college.
"I Have A Dream" to Play Tennis, KUSA-TV 9NEWS, July 15, 2008 Nearly 200 Dreamers in Boulder are honing their tennis skills, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the United States Tennis Association.
Big Hats, Big Hearts for Polo, The Denver Post, July 14, 2008 More than 4,000 people attend the the 21st Annual Denver Polo Classic to benefit children's charities, including the "I Have A Dream" Foundation - Denver.
Soccer Fever 'Dream' Experience Draws 50 Kids, Daily Camera, July 14, 2008 Dreamers and their families participate in a two-day soccer event, hosted by the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County.
Carter Plays Out His Dream, The Honolulu Advertiser, July 13, 2008 Dreamer alumnus Anthony Carter re-signs with the Denver Nuggets, continuing to live out the NBA 'dream' he had more than 20 years ago.
Third Group of 'Dreamers' Set To Graduate, The Columbian, June 16, 2008 Dreamers from "I Have A Dream" - Southwest Washington, in Vancouver, are graduating from high school nine years after they were first sponsored in the fourth grade.
CU Hosts 'Dreamers' For A Week, Daily Camera, June 11, 2008 30 Dreamers from Longmont, CO, are taking part in a special summer program to creatively introduce them to the resources and opportunities that college has to offer.
Cornelius 'Dreamers' Get Their Diplomas, The Forest Grove News-Times, June 4, 2008, see also Houston Chronicle, June 14, 2008 Dreamers from Forest Grove, OR, graduate from high school. The "I Have A Dream" - Oregon Class Six program is the first rural "I Have A Dream" program.
Charlottesville Dreamers Move On and Up, C-Ville Weekly, June 3-9, 2008 Charlottesville Dreamers celebrate middle school graudation and look forward to attending high school in the fall.
Dreamers Found Real Success, The Times of Trenton, June 1, 2008 Dreamers from Trenton, NJ, now in their early 30s, gather for a reunion and say that "much of who they are today is the result of their connection to the ["I Have A Dream"] program."
Gardener-In-Chief, Metro New York, May 19, 2008 Photo of Former President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton visiting Portland Dreamers for an AmericaForward community service event.
Bill and Chelsea Clinton Continue Oregon Campaigning, KATU/Associated Press, May 18, 2008 Former President Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton work side by side with Portland Dreamers for an AmericaForward community service event. Video
VIDEO: Mesa Seniors at 100%, The Denver Post, May 16, 2008 Colorado "I Have A Dream" board member Michael Johnston, principal of Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts, in Denver, CO, leads school where 100% of seniors are graduating and attending college.
"100 Most Beautiful": More Than Skin Deep - Jennifer Garner, People Magazine, May 12, 2008 Jennifer Garner names the "I Have A Dream" Foundation as the cause that she supports. Garner shares, "You can't meet these kids and hear their stories and how comprehensively 'I Have A Dream' has changed their lives without wanting to be a part of that process." (page 156).
20 Years Later, "Dreams" Are Still Coming True, The Denver Post, April 11, 2008 The Colorado "I Have A Dream" Foundation celebrated its 20th Anniversary with the announcement of two new "I Have A Dream" classes in Denver.
The Shadow of Success, Colorado Daily, February 25, 2008 Dreamer Madelin Torres, a participant in "I Have A Dream" of Boulder County's job shadow program, was featured shadowing staff at the St. Julien Hotel.
Nuggets' Anthony Carter Took Unusual Path to the NBA, CBS - Denver, February 11, 2008 View this local CBS news feature about how "I Have A Dream" helped Dreamer Anthony Carter and how he continues to give back to the "I Have A Dream" Foundation.
Benefactor Sees Results In New Teacher, The Arizona Daily Star, January 17, 2008 Tucson Dreamer Vanessa Oxaca graduated college in 2007 and is now a first-year teacher encouraging her own students to dream.
Keep on Dreaming, The Denver Post, December 23, 2007 Dreamer and professional baseketball player Anthony Carter, who plays for the Denver Nuggets, attributes "I Have A Dream" for his success and is now giving back.
Helping Those You Can, Because You Can, The Washington Post, December 16, 2007 The Washington Post features the "I Have A Dream" program in Washington, D.C..
Giving Wisely (cover story), Barron's, November 26, 2007 Barron's philanthropy issue lists "I Have A Dream" founder Eugene M. Lang as one of the nation's top 10 philanthropists based on overall impact.
Wise Givers and profile on Eugene M. Lang, Beyond Philanthropy, November 25, 2007 Beyond Philanthropy gives a more in-depth profile of "I Have A Dream" founder Eugene M. Lang and his impact on philanthropy.
Building on Success at "I Have A Dream" (lead editorial), The Oregonian, August 28, 2007 The Oregonian supports the "I Have A Dream" approach of engaging the entire community in taking an invested interest in the success and achievement of its children.
Fletcher's Stairway to Success, The Washington Post, April 10, 2007 The Washington Post features Dreamer London Feltcher from his life as Dreamer in Cleveland to his life as professional NFL player with the Washington Redskins.
NOTABLE MEDIA COVERAGE
The following articles have marked significant milestones in the history of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation.
I Have A Dream: College Tuition, CBS 60 Minutes, May 23, 2004 60 Minutes followed-up on the "I Have A Dream" Foundation from the time it first broke the story nationally in 1986.
One Man's Gift: College for 52 in Harlem, The New York Times, October 15, 1985 This is the first story published about founder Eugene M. Lang's promise to the graduating class of sixth graders at P.S. Harlem in 1981.
PARTNER MEDIA COVERAGE
To Our Readers: The Service Agenda, Time Magazine, July 28, 2008, see also Be the Change, Inc. Press Release, July 21, 2008 "I Have A Dream" is one of more than 100 organizations taking part in the ServiceNation Summit on September 11 & 12, 2008. Presidential candidate John McCain will partake in a forum called "A Nation of Service," which will kick off the summit. Barack Obama has also been invited to participate.
