The “I Have A Dream” program strives to help children from low-income areas become productive citizens by providing a long term program of monitoring, tutoring and enrichment, with an assured opportunity for higher education.
In support of the Charlottesville “I Have A Dream” program, BGPSO will be collecting the following items to add to care packages for 19 “Dreamers”:
Oatmeal packets
Instant Grits packets
Fruit Snacks
Granola Bars
Cereal Bars
Pudding cups
Jello Cups
Cup Noodles
Easy Mac packets
Popcorn
Trail Mix
Any other delicious nonperishable snack college students would enjoy
*Monetary donations are also welcomed.*
For a history of the Charlottesville “I Have A Dream” program, inspiring stories about “Dreamers,” and a look at how other UVA students and organizations have supported IHAD check out these articles.
BGPSO will be accepting donations at the following events:
Superbowl Party: Sunday, February 3
“From Main Street to Martin Luther King Street”: Monday, February 4
MASS MEETING: Wednesday, February 6
Black Ice: Friday, February 8
Ski trip: February 22-24
Thank you,
Black Graduate & Professional Student Organization (BGPSO)
Click here for more information on the national “I Have A Dream” Foundation
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