Dreams invisits The Outerbanks!

June, traditionally has been the month where Jenifer, our Executive Director, her family, a dozen or so Dreams staff members and about 40 clients all pack up their swim suits, sun screen  and head out on vacation.  This year with economy the way it is, it was a bit more of a challenge; but with extra fundraising support of a yard sale and a flower sale-the tradition continued.

This year’s excursion landed the little group of explorers in The Outer Banks of North Carolina.  During the week they visited The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, took a ferry to Ocracoke Island, and spent a day at The Wright Brothers Memorial.  The rest of the vacation included swimming, shopping a little beach sunbathing and of course an evening of beach bingo.  They had a wonderful time and are already getting excited about where they will venture off to next year.

Building Dreams becomes a reality

His Grace, Bishop MARK, Father Atty, Jenifer Frommeyer, Trish and other Clergy

Several years ago, Executive Director Jenifer Frommeyer had a vision.  She dreamed of being able to build a new residential building to provide housing for additional Dreams With Wings clients.  She dreamed that with modern construction methods this new housing opportunity would have extra wide doorways to easily accommodate wheelchairs, have durable flooring and modern conveniences.  Because of that vision, the “Building Dreams” project was born.  Dreams With Wings submitted and was awarded a HUD 811 grant.  This grant would provide 8 units developmental disabilities.  Now all that was needed was the land on which to build.  The project became a reality when Very Rev. Alexander Atty and the leaders of St. Michael Church on Hikes Lane became aware of the project.  They generously provided DWW with a long-term lease which has allowed Dreams to build this residential supported housing on their property.  Ground was broken in December of 2008 and while the weather was less than desirable, the warmth and excitement of that day was unbelievable.  The units are currently under construction and will be completed sometime in early summer.  Dreams With Wings looks forward to providing supports for 8 additional individuals and thanks HUD and the people of St. Michael for their unbelievable compassion and generosity.