Dreams & Beyond NFP

07/03/2016

Dreams & Beyond is supporting the peace endorsement pledge for this event.

Reading a book can be magical for yourself or a child, so please come come out come out for a jolly ole time in the Bronzeville community to explore . . .

Visions of Other Worlds, Book Festival

Families of the community are welcome to join us in a fun filled day, where we are launching a new campaign to promote literacy and peace at the first annual "Visions of Other Worlds" Book Festival. In addition to providing FREE books for all ages, we will also be asking youth to support social justice by pledging to endorse peace. Let us warm your heart with free food, fun activities, guest book readings and clever surprises! We look forward to meeting and working with you to inspire brilliant minds!

FOOD * FUN * READINGS * SURPRISES

Saturday, July 16, 2016
10:00am - 2:00pm
Hales Franciscan High School
Event Address: 4930 S. Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL
Contact us at [email protected] at 312/567-3777 or
Marrice Coverson at [email protected] - 773/924-9802

Hosted by:
Illinois Institute of Technology, The Wild Formula Learning Network
Institute for Positive Living, Open Book Program

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05/05/2015

Ola Dream Fans! Its been a minute, but I'm back!!! I've been a bit under the weather, but I'm recovering nicely. I'm looking forward to the spring and summer, and new programming, so stay tuned!

05/05/2015

Looking for something nice and unique for Mother's Day? Come on out to "An Added Touch Resale Shop" located at 525 Chicago Road in Thornton, IL and see Ms. Valencia to find a great new or gently used gift for the special lady in your life. We will be celebrating Mother's Day in a big way this Saturday, so we hope to see you! Part of the proceeds will support Dreams & Beyond, so be sure to share with your circle!

10/01/2014

There was vibrant excitement in the air at this year's Women's Tea! We heard from various women who are game changers in their communities!

Please check out these wonderful women and their organizations:
Kelly Fair
Founder of Polished Pebbles
Mentoring Program for Girls,
http://www.polishedpebbles.com/founder.php

Denise Ferguson
Retired, Director
Chicago Advisory Council on Women
http://womenworldwideinitiative.org/about-us/board-of-advisors/

Diane Latiker
Founder
Kids Off the Block Inc. (KOB)
http://www.kobchicago.org/home

Susan Peters
Manager of Community Relations at
University of Chicago Medicine
http://www.linkedin.com/in/susanpeters1

We are very intentional and passionate about what we do!
Mission: Dreams and Beyond, NFP provides a nexus for girls and women to discover their dreams.

Vision: Our vision is a world of healthy girls and women enjoying life.

For more information on any of our programs please contact:
Lisa L. Montgomery
Dreams and Beyond, NFP
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/BeyondDreamland

08/27/2014

The Stars walk among us!

I was truly honored to present Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Pure Art, Sis-Stars Back to School Retreat for young women of color. I gave a presentation on the power of journaling to 9 amazing girls ages 13 - 18 who opened their hearts and minds to blossoming into beautiful flowers! This powerful program nurtures girls and assist them building confidence, self-esteem, etiquette through art and mentoring. This is the kind of work that is my passion and always warms my heart. I saw these girls grow before my eyes and I'm happy to be a part of their development. If you have not visited Gallery Guichard, you really should stop by. The art is absolutely enchanting! Thank you Patrese McLain, Founder and Exec. Dir. of Pure Art for the invite and great big hugs to Abraxas Thomas, Bridget Vaughn and Tondalaya Lewis-Hozier for attending the closing reception. Our girls deserve all the love we can give!

08/26/2014

I was truly honored to present Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Pure Art, Sis-Stars Back to School Retreat for young women of color. I gave a presentation on the power of journaling to 9 amazing girls ages 13 - 18 who opened their hearts and minds to blossoming into beautiful flowers! This powerful program nurtures girls and assist them building confidence, self-esteem, etiquette through art and mentoring. This is the kind of work that is my passion and always warms my heart. I saw these girls grow before my eyes and I'm happy to be a part of their development. If you have not visited Gallery Guichard, you really should stop by. The art is absolutely enchanting! Thank you Patrese McLain, Founder and Exec. Dir. of Pure Art for the invite and great big hugs to Abraxas Thomas, Bridget Vaughn and Tondalaya Lewis-Hozier for attending the closing reception. Our girls deserve all the love we can give!

06/03/2014

Verron Fisher
Life Skills Coordinator
Dreams & Beyond NFP

06/03/2014

Tanisha Stephenson
Treasurer
Dreams & Beyond NFP

Tanisha is an entrepreneur who has pioneered a number of successful business ventures. She is currently the CEO and Accounting Manager for Chicagoland Foreclosure Cleanup Co. L.L.C of Cook County. Tanisha was drawn to Dreams and Beyond because she was able to identify with the struggles of many young women through trying to raise her daughter as a single mother while completing her college degree. With the support of dedicated family members and good friends she was able to complete her undergraduate degree. She received her bachelor degree in Business Administration from Indiana University South Bend with a minor in economics. Mrs. Stephenson then returned home to Illinois to begin working for fortune 500 company AT&T, as a dedicated Accounting Manager. Tanisha went on to complete her Master’s Degree in Accounting and Finance from Keller (DeVry) University. She is now pursuing her CPA certification in Illinois. Tanisha was contacted by the founder of Dreams and Beyond Ms. Lisa Montgomery, and was inspired to help in any way to reach as many girls and young ladies with the message and services of the organization as possible. She agreed to become an intricate part of the organization as the Treasurer.

06/03/2014

Pier Evelyn Smith
Adolescent Research
Dreams & Beyond NFP

Pier is a proud alumna of Spelman College (’06). It was at Spelman that Pier developed a lifelong commitment to the empowerment of young women. Shortly after graduating from Spelman, she was chosen to serve on Oprah Winfrey’s personal staff as Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff at Harpo Studios. She is a member of the National Alumna Association of Spelman College, Phi Beta Kappa-Epsilon of Georgia Chapter and the Steppenwolf Auxiliary Council. Two organizations that are very near and dear to her heart are the Young Women’s Leadership Charter School of Chicago where she currently sits on the Associate Board and Imerman Angels where she serves as a mentor to families and caregivers affected by cancer. Pier strongly believes in the importance of “lifting as you climb” specifically in regards to young women in pursuit of academic excellence. It is not enough to achieve great success. She believes the most important aspect of our human experience is the way it is used to improve the condition of others.