The Arizona Dream Builder Foundation seeks to enable a vision of a future Arizona that reflects a community committed to the tenets of education, non-violence, love, truth, honesty, commitment, respect, courtesy, self-discipline, social justice, leadership, racial equality, hope, freedom, opportunity, and democracy.
The Dream Scholar program celebrates Arizona high school students who embrace and embody those tenets set forth by Dr. King and other great leaders. The scholarship is a 4 year, $4,000 scholarship awarded to High School Seniors. Our dream scholars have many opportunities and are provided the understanding of how education is connected to economic success. To enhance their Dream Scholar experience, awardees will also participate in our dream intern program, educational tours and workshops. These experiences will help promising students develop their social and business leadership skills, while exposing them to historical educational options and cultural landmarks – all for an experience of a lifetime. The ultimate goal of our Dream Scholars program is to discover, cultivate and celebrate Arizona’s next generation of leaders – for our communities, our businesses, and the future of Arizona!
We persevere in our belief that the youth of Arizona are our future and are worthy of celebration. We believe that appreciation and recognition, combined with scholarship, opportunity and internship are key building blocks that foster individual success while promoting economic independence. The ‘call to action’ of the Foundation is “Internships Strengthen Opportunities for Success“ (I-SOS). This concept has spawned the vision that companies and organizations will step up to the challenge and hire selected youth of Arizona for internships. The Foundation therefore partners with Arizona corporations, community organizations, business owners and individuals that support mentorship and internships that young Arizonans need to establish a firm foundation on which to build better lives.
*We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
All donations are tax exempt, Tax ID#26-1872910
Board Members
Jeff Abraham-Purtzer Golf
Sara Bresnahan- Lancio Partners
Valerie Churchwell- Turner Construction Company
Larry Dukeman
Dr. Sylvia Manlove- Maricopa Community College District
Bobbie O’Boyle- Arizona Educational Foundation
Garry Walters- Southwest Gas
Beverly West- GK Development Services
Ron Williams- Grand Canyon Minority Supplier Development Council
Gary Zwillinger- Zwillinger and Greek P.C.