Inspiring resilience & hope with SEL, community building & social change

WHAT IS THE PROBLEM?

America’s youth & their support networks are struggling to develop emotional resilience in an increasingly complex and stressful world.

WHY I DREAM IS a SOLUTION

I Dream empowers young people and their communities to dream of a better tomorrow and make that dream real in the world through the support of artists, activists, and entrepreneurs committed to public good. 

How we make a difference

I Dream employs a series of resilience building arts-based modalities with youth, their support networks, and their communities.

Our programs

We serve a variety of age groups with resilience building programs that can be delivered via performances, on site teaching artists, or virtually through our learning platform. 

 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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MIDDLE TO HIGH SCHOOL

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TEACHERS & PARENTS

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“Thank you! One day helped me emotionally so much!” 
– I Dream participant

I DREAM'S IMPACT

And we’ve been good at it! 

For over ten years, we have been pioneering youth development programs nationwide, in collaboration with renowned universities, foundations and arts organizations. Today, we are excited to offer our expertise and support to you.

 

I Dream of an Omaha

Changed

“It made me realize what I really feel, and what is hidden inside of me, but lives so strongly.” – I Dream participant

We are DREAMers

Home

“It felt good to let other people know that I am here and I was born for a reason and that reason is to make something good out of life.” – I Dream participant

I Dream Boston

I Dream LA

“It taught me to think about my feelings, rather than lock them up.”
– I Dream participant

Children and adults served nationwide
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Founder’s Message | Daniel Koa Beaty

Artful transformations

My name is Daniel Koa Beaty, founder of I Dream, a community of artists, activists, and entrepreneurs dedicated to empowerment through art. 

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Testimonials
It was awesome, exhilarating, beautiful.

I Dream Participant
Be you & know that you are loved.

I Dream Participant
It taught me to think about my feelings, rather than lock them up.

I Dream Participant
It had me tap into new experiences with myself.

I Dream Participant
I need to talk to my brother about his experiences more and reconnect with him.

I Dream Participant
You helped me bond with my peers.

I Dream Participant
Thank you! One day helped me emotionally so much.

I Dream Participant
It felt good to let other people know that I’m here and I was born for a reason and that reason is to make something good out of life.

I Dream Participant
I had to work through my tears and fears. I realized that I was a DeShawn who made it out and my Mr. Joy was my mom, yet there was a struggle in our relationship.

I Dream Participant
It made me realize what I really feel, and what is hidden inside of me, but lives so strongly.

I Dream Participant

Join I Dream

Take the first step towards transforming lives and empowering communities through the power of social emotional learning, community building, and social change. Join our community today and be part of a movement that drives real, measurable change. We’ll be in touch.

I Dream is a suite of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs that utilize different artistic modalities to foster self awareness, expression, and empowerment.

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