Getting Involved

"Getting Involved"

Fun activities are a great way to get people involved. Several events are scheduled for 2011. We appreciate your suppport in helping us relize our mission. Some of the events include: Martin Luther King Multicultural Day, Lend a Helping Hand, Back to School Night, Scholarship Banquet and A Christmas Dream. Please check our website regularly for updates.

Basketball

GIVE-A-WAYS!!!!

Philadelphia 76er's Tickets coming soon!

DESTINED FOR A DREAM 3rd ANNUAL PROM AND LIMO ESSAY CONTEST 2011

For High School Seniors Only!

For our third year, DFAD will be awarding several young ladies a chance to win Prom Attire for their senior prom. Interested students can write a one - two page essay on the following topic. Deadline for the essay submissions will be April 15, 2011. The winners will be notified on or before April 19, 2011. (female students who choose to submit an essay on this topic will be considered for a prize winning of prom attire, courtesy of Davids Bridal, including dress, shoes, and accessories. Therefore, female students must also submit along with the essay: address, phone number, high school, dress size, shoe size, and date of prom.)

Limousine Essay Contest: (Female or Male may participate, only one student will be selected): Students who choose to submit on this topic will be considered for a prize winning of a limousine escort for prom night. Value $400.00-$900.00

Prom Attire & Limo Escort Essay Question 2011

"In one to two pages discuss what do you see as the biggest need(s) in your community and what you think should be done to address that need or those needs."

"Many nations around the world, including in our own country, suffer from poverty where many children go to bed hungry. In one to two pages, discuss how that statement makes you feel and what you would do to change it."

You may email all essay submissions to: empower@destinedforadream.com or mail to: 101 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA c/o Destined For A Dream Foundation, Inc.

Destined for a Dream Essay contest winners 2011:

Marvaline Harmon

Elisha Dupree

Tambria Lee

Patience Gray

Thelma Wheager

Tara Smith

Oluseun Akintunde

ViVian Crawley

Lamyshyah Ellzy

Justine Ferrari

Amanda Deblass: Limo Winner

Destined for a Dream Essay contest winners 2010:

Ms. Kennedie Cherilus- Harry S. Truman High School

Ms. Lovefelia Grandoe- Harry S. Truman High School

Ms. Rogerdine Cherilus- Harry S. Truman High School

Ms. Dominique Hudson- Harry S. Truman High School

Ms. Keayanna Porter- Simon Gratz High School

Ms. Tiara Shields- Freire Charter High School

Ms. Tanya Black- Overbrook High School

All winners above will receive Prom Attire (i.e dress, accessories, and shoes). The students will also receive a hair package for the day of their Senior Prom. This is courtesy of Salon Montage in Bensalem, PA and NBeauty in Philadelphia, PA.

Limousine Essay Contest Winner 2010:

Ms. Bryanna Palumbo- Harry S. Truman High School

The Limousine is courtesy of Limo Today, Bensalem Pa.

Congratulations to all of the essay contest winners!

Support the Cause!

Destined for a Dream Foundation is a work in progress and there's much to be done for the youth and young adults we serve. Please pledge to make a difference in the lives of individuals and their families through your financial support. Your donation will help continue the work that allows children and their families to have a safe environment in which to learn and develop into productive members of their community. Please join our efforts in supporting DFAD today! Your donation will change and make an impact on those we serve. All contributions are tax deductible. Please make checks payable to Destined for a Dream/GPUAC.

Donations may be sent to: Destined for a Dream Foundation/GPUAC

C/O Erica Waller-Hill , 101 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007

empower@destinedforadream.com

Announcing ..........Destined for a Dream has partnered with Bristol Riverside Theatre

Bristol Riverside Theatre

120 Radcliffe Street

Bristol Pa. 19007

The Arts: The arts are a vast subdivision of culture, composed of many creative endeavors and disciplines.

Incorporating art into the lives of children is very important for many reasons. Children benefit greatly from the arts and should learn art so they can express their creativity.

Why should your child be involved in drama/theater?

"EVERY student in the nation should have an education in the arts."

National Parent Teacher Association

"Children involved in the arts are -
     4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievements
     4 times more likely to be involved in community service
     3 times more likely to have better school attendance."

          Stanford University Research Study

Each Month Destined for a Dream Foundation/Bristol Riverside Theatre, will sponsor several families to enjoy a night at the Theatre. Some shows are geared towards adults and other shows will be for children. Please continue to visit our website and register your family on our contact us page. Please include also in comments: Why is it important to involve/expose children/families in the Arts?

Tickets will be given monthly!

This Month:

The Little Prince: By Rick Cummins & John Scoullar

Based on the book Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Directed by Scott Hitz

Recommended for ages 7 and up, minimum age 5
Time: 90 minutes (not including 15 minute intermission)

All grown- ups were children once, although few of us remember the wonderment of childhood. This astonishing and beautiful tale will remind you! A pilot crashes in the Sahara desert and while frantically trying to repair his wrecked plane he is interrupted by the apparition of a little boy who asks him to draw a sheep. As absurd as it seems, a thousand miles from all inhabited regions and in danger of death, he takes out a scrap of paper and a pen. And so begins their adventure.

Share this magical journey of love, loss, and laughter with your entire family.

DFAD has tickets for the following shows:

Saturday February 5, 2011 2pm & 8pm

Sunday February 6, 2011 3pm

Friday February 11, 2011 8pm

Saturday February 12, 2011 2pm & 8pm

Please contact DFAD for further information!

All donations are tax deductible.

In partnership with Urban Affairs Coalition.