DREAM

DREAM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth development and education, primarily serving children and families in East Harlem and the Bronx. Founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, it has grown into a comprehensive educational and community organization focused on helping young people recognize their potential and achieve their dreams. DREAM operates a network of free, extended-day, and extended-year charter schools, including the DREAM Charter High School in the South Bronx. The organization emphasizes a whole-child model, addressing both academic and social needs from early childhood through early adulthood. Its programs include rigorous academics, college access support, and community-based initiatives that engage youth in sports, arts, and leadership development. DREAM is committed to serving low-income families, with a significant portion of its scholars coming from underserved backgrounds.