Ravenswood II "I Have a Dream" Program
Cause Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Sports & Recreation
Location
1401 36th Ave #1ALong Island City, NY 11106 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The "I Have a Dream" Foundation motivates and empowers children from low-income communities to reach their education and career goals by providing a long-term program of mentoring, tutoring, and social and cultural enrichment, culminating with tuition assistance for higher education.
Description
The Ravenswood II "I Have a Dream" Program is currently providing services for all 3rd graders living in the Ravenswood Houses in Long Island City, Queens. These services include tutoring, mentoring, arts, drama, athletics, field trips to various social and cultural landmarks, etc. Utilizing after-school and summer programing, the "I Have a Dream" Foundation will continue to offer support to this group of over 50 students throughout elementary school, middle school, high school, and beyond.