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For nearly 30 years, the "I Have A Dream" Foundation - New York Metro Area has been sponsoring entire grade levels of students in under-resourced public schools and housing developments, and working with these "Dreamers" from early elementary school all the way through to college. Learn more >>

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A selection of local and national media coverage of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation. 

For more information about our recent media and press releases, please contact:

Hilary Cramer
Communications & Development Mananger
(212) 293-5480 x11

 

  • His 'Dream' Job, New York Post, September 17, 2011
    "I Have A Dream" and its founder Eugene M. Lang are profiled. 
  • "I Have A Dream" 30th Anniversary Spirit of the Dream Spring Gala 
    June 14, 2011      
    The "I Have A Dream" Foundation celebrated its 30th Anniversary on June 14th at 583 Park Avenue. We were thrilled to honor three education pioneers - The Honorable Thomas H. Kean, Shmuel Meitar, and Stuart Udell - for their enduring commitment to improving educational opportunities for all students. We were also delighted to recognize Founder Eugene M. Lang, for lifting the expectations of all our nation's students with the promise of college he made 30 years ago to the sixth graders of P.S. 121, and Rafael Rodriguez, an extraordinary alumnus and entrepreneur who was one of Mr. Lang's original Dreamers.   
    Media Coverage:    
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  • Making Education Count, The Wall Street Journal, March 7, 2011
    Sponsor Jeffrey Gural's ongoing support of students through "I Have A Dream" is highlighted.
  • BOOK EVENT:  Kids First: Five Big Ideas for Transforming Children's Lives and America's Future   
    Amazon.com, Published March 1, 2011  
    On April 12, 2011, the "I Have A Dream" Foundation hosted An Evening of Cocktails & Conversation at Robert at the Museum of Arts & Design, where UC-Berkeley Professor of Public Policy David L. Kirp discussed his newest book, which highlights "I Have A Dream" as an organization that is already aligned with his "kids-first" public policy agenda. Click here to view photos of the event.

  • College Access and Success 
    Root Cause - Social Impact Research, January 21, 2011 
    Root Cause selects "I Have A Dream" NY-Metro and Chicago as "high impact college access organizations". 
     
  • Innovative Strategies Help Students Achieve College Goals, Summit 54 Press Release, November 18, 2010 
    "I Have A Dream" participates in summit highlighting effective college-access solutions. 
     
  • Mets, Councilman Recognize Local Group That Helps Fulfill College Dreams, NY1, July 28, 2010 
    Queens Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer and the New York Mets teamed up to recognize the "I Have A Dream" Foundation in Long Island City. Dreamers from the program played baseball with Mr. Met and the Council member and talked about the importance of "I Have A Dream" in their lives. 


  • Gala Bolsters College Dreams, Wall Street Journal, June 7, 2010 
    "I Have A Dream" Foundation supporters came together on June 3 to honor Cesar Conde of Univision Networks, and highlight the work being done to increase college access . 
     
  • 'Dream' program puts kids on path to success, New Jersey Jewish News, March 10, 2010 
    "I Have A Dream" - Plainfield celebrates its tenth year of guiding students along the pathway to college. 
     
  • Jennifer Garner Glows for Charity, OK! Magazine, February 22, 2010 
    Actress Jennifer Garner, a long-time supporter of "I Have A Dream", attends our Los Angeles affiliate's 12th Annual Gospel Brunch at the House of Blues. 
     
  • Connecting Anxious Parents and Educators, at $450 an Hour, New York Times, August 17, 2009 
    The New York Times reports on the "I Have A Dream" Foundation's partnership with Aristotle Circle, a network of admissions, academic, and child development experts with knowledge to optimize and demystify the New York schools admissions process. 
  • Lighting Up Lives, New York Social Diary, June 17, 2009 
    Among the guests at the "I Have A Dream" Foundation's June 11 Gala were keynote speaker United States Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan; Chancellor of New York City Schools, Joel Klein; Rosie O'Donnell, who was honored with the Visionary Award; Dany Garcia, recipient of the Eugene M. Lang Achievement Award, presented by Dwayne Johnson; country music star Lee Ann Womack; and Carlos Watson, MSNBC Anchor and the evening's emcee. 
     
  • Sunday Style: Evening Hours, New York Times, June 12, 2009 
    Carlos Watson, Dany Garcia, Simone Johnson, and Dwayne Johnson are pictured at the "I Have A Dream" Foundation's June 11 Gala. 
     
  • JCC, Plainfield teens join forces for day of service, New Jersey Jewish News, April 30, 2009 
    Plainfield Dreamers team up with teens from the JCC of Central New Jersey to lead a day of community service in their local neighborhoods. In total, they recruited 72 more volunteers to help them put in a total of 180 service hours. 
     
  • Living the Dream, Albany Times Union, February 8, 2009 
    Three Dreamer alumni from Albany, now adults with children of their own, are profiled 21 years after becoming a part of the "I Have A Dream" movement. 
     
  • Duncan Wins Praise at Confirmation Hearing, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, January 14, 2009 
    Arne Duncan describes his experience and successes with "I Have A Dream", at his Senate confirmation hearing to be the nation's Secretary of Education. View the excerpted transcript.  
  • Schools Chief From Chicago Is Cabinet Pick, The New York Times, December 15, 2008 
    President-elect Barack Obama names Chicago schools superintendent Arne Duncan as his choice for U.S. Secretary of Education. Duncan is a former Executive Director for Chicago's "I Have A Dream" Ariel program. 
     
  • Pathways to Student Success: A Guide to Translating Good Intentions into Meaningful Impact, The Center for High Impact Philanthropy at the University of Pennsylvania, December 2008 
    In its first philanthropic investment guide, the Center for High Impact Philanthropy lists "I Have A Dream" as an "exemplar agent" among organizations making a difference in the lives of disadvantaged students. Visit CHIP's web site to request a free copy of the full report. 
     
  • Children Who Live in Public Housing Suffer in School, Study Says, The New York Times, November 23, 2008 
    The New York Times describes a recent study by New York University's Furman Center for Real Estate & Urban Policy which documented the lower academic performance of students living in New York City public housing, even when adjusting for income. Download the full report to see the recommendation that policymakers learn from and coordinate with programs like "I Have A Dream", that provide "critical support for disadvantaged youth in public schools" (Page 7). 
  • VIDEO: Michelle, Malia, and Sasha Obama Land in Denver, BarackObama.com, August 24, 2008 
    Executive Director of the Colorado "I Have A Dream" Foundation, Mary Hanewall, is one of a handful of service organization representatives to welcome the Obamas to Denver for the Democratic National Convention. View photos 




  • "100 Most Beautiful": More Than Skin Deep - Jennifer Garner, People Magazine, May 12, 2008
    Jennifer Garner names the "I Have A Dream" Foundation as the cause that she supports. Garner shares, "You can't meet these kids and hear their stories and how comprehensively 'I Have A Dream' has changed their lives without wanting to be a part of that process."
  • Giving Wisely (cover story), Barron's, November 26, 2007
    Barron's philanthropy issue lists "I Have A Dream" founder Eugene M. Lang as one of the nation's top 10 philanthropists based on overall impact.


The following articles have marked significant milestones in the history of the "I Have A Dream" Foundation.

  • I Have A Dream: College Tuition, CBS 60 Minutes, May 23, 2004
    60 Minutes followed-up on the "I Have A Dream" Foundation from the time it first broke the story nationally in 1986.
  • One Man's Gift: College for 52 in Harlem, The New York Times, October 15, 1985
    This is the first story published about founder Eugene M. Lang's promise to the graduating class of sixth graders at P.S. Harlem in 1981.