Donate
Help us empower the next generation!​
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We greatly thank our donors, who help make DREAAM a success. With them, we are able to provide important and meaningful programs that further our mission to reach, teach, and empower our DREAAMers and their families.
Your Impact
A little goes a long way. See how your contribution supports our DREAAMers.
How to Make a Financial Donation
Make a one-time donation, or set up a monthly transfer. All donations are tax deductible.
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to 217-233-4027
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
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We gladly accept new and "like new" items. If you have an item you would like to donate to DREAAM, please call us at (217) 530-0110 before dropping it off!
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Sporting/Event Tickets
Whether it is a University of Illinois game you are unable to attend, a concert, or a professional sporting event, we will gladly accept tickets! When you donate your tickets, our DREAAMers and their families have an opportunity to enjoy University of Illinois sports, the White Sox, Cubs, Cardinals, and so much more!
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IRA Giving
An IRA charitable rollover allows people age 70½ and older to help support our organization by making a gift directly from their IRA. There are many benefits, including the following:
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Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA to DREAAM
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Satisfy your required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year
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Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions
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Make a gift that is not subject to the deduction limits on charitable gifts
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Help further the work and mission of DREAAM.
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Stocks and Bonds
If you are interested in donating stocks or bonds, please contact our Director of Donor Relations, Jacqueline Jasek by email at jacqueline@dreaam.org.
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Company Giving
Many corporations offer employee giving programs. Please check with your employer to see what they offer and how you can contribute.
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You can make a difference while you shop! Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/46-1643964 or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and Amazon will donate a portion to DREAAM Opportunity Center.
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As an active and growing organization, we are often in need of additional supplies for our DREAAMers. Here is our current wishlist. Check back often for our latest wishlist.
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You can direct your gift through https://www.cryptoforcharity.io/dreaam, which will allow you to make a tax-deductible gift of crypto that is converted to US dollars and sent to DREAAM, so we can put your gift to work toward our mission.