DREAM CENTER CINCY

Programs

1. We serve a weekly community dinner free for anyone in the community who wants to attend. We serve an average of 50 meals per week which equals 2,600 meals per year. This service addresses the need of community building and food insecurity in our community. Much of the food used to cook these meals is donated. The total expense amount includes only the additional items we purchased to complete the meals.

   $2,591 spent
   23% of program spending

2. We give a monthly food pantry box free for anyone in the community who needs one. We give out an average of 55 boxes per month which equals 660 boxes per year. This service addresses the need of community building and food insecurity in our community. Much of the food used to fill these boxes is donated. The total expense amount includes only the additional items we purchased to complete the boxes.

   $1,624 spent
   15% of program spending

3. We give a backpack full of school supplies to every student in our community as well as the 200 students at Riverside Academy, our local public charter school. In total, we gave out 357 backpacks this year. This service supports youth development and community building. Many of the items for the backpacks are donated. The total expense includes only the amount needed to purchase remaining needed items.

   $2,006 spentof which $2,000 as grants
   18% of program spending

4. Community Easter Egg Hunt - We hold an Easter Egg Hunt for the community. This is a community-building initiative and supports youth in our community. This year, 65 children attended. Thanksgiving Box Giveaway - In addition to our other food resources, we give a box with a complete Thanksgiving Meal to every family in need to cook at home for Thanksgiving. This year, we gave out 106 Boxes. Kids' Camp - We provide a weekly kids' camp in the month of July, where kids can learn about character building and also learn about Christ. A free dinner is served each week. This furthers our mission in the areas of supporting youth, community building, and food insecurity. This year, 53 children attended. Christmas Free Toy Store - Every December we host a free Christmas Toy Store where parents or guardians can come shop for toys for their children. Children can also make crafts as gifts for their parents. Everyone receives cookies and cocoa and children in attendance leave with an additional small gift. This supports many areas of our overall mission. This year, we served 123 families including 426 total children.

   $4,855 spent
   44% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $11,076.