I Have a Dream Oregon 'Parties With a Purpose'

Dream Big After Dark is an annual fundraising event hosted by I Have a Dream Oregon, a nonprofit whose mission is to empower students from low-income communities and help them thrive in school, college and career.

Last year more than 200 guests helped the nonprofit raise over $17,000 to support their different Dreamer programs. The event is hosted by the Young Leaders Collective, more than 300 young philanthropists have attended Dream Big in the past.

This is the 3rd annual party for a purpose, 90's style. Sound like a fun way to spend a Friday night? If so, you can Buy Tickets Here. Ticket price includes hosted beer, wine and snacks and all your favorite jams from the era. In addition to bumping music, there will also be DJ entertainment, local beer and a slow motion photo booth.

Check out this video montage from last year!

More About I Have a Dream

I Have a Dream Oregon is a mission oriented organization that believes in impact, advocacy and education.It was founded in 1990 to assist low-income students in school. It's mission is to empower students who come from low-income backgrounds in order to allow for them to thrive. It's goals are to see 100% of Oregon High School Students complete high school, and 80% of students complete some form of secondary education.

The latest statistics for I Have a Dream Oregon are both inspiring and impressive, with more than 750 students served, more than 300 students receiving mentoring support and more than 135 families receiving housing assistance.

If a dance party isn't exactly your style, you can Volunteer with I Have a Dream Oregon. The opportunities vary, from delivering coffee to teachers, tutoring, facilitating back-to-school nights and more. I Have a Dream also has an ongoing, and quite lengthy list of volunteer opportunities to select from, and vary in levels of required time commitment. Lunch Buddies (once a week for a year), LEGO Robotics Class (at least twice per week) or Host a Drive (one time event to support families, teachers and Dreamer students).

Check out the complete list of Ongoing Volunteer Opps.

Why volunteer with I Have a Dream Oregon? Check out what these Dreamers have to say about their experiences.

Image via Jess Fern; Video & Text via I Have a Dream Oregon