The Dream Center opened in a building at the former Benedictine University campus in Springfield last year.
The nonprofit is focused on educating people of all ages on things not typically taught in schools.
According to our news partners at WAND TV, the Dream Center offers after-school tutoring and classes like public speaking and robotics for children and young adults. For adults, the organization will teach the basics of electricity or plumbing.
Sara Schafer, the CEO of the Dream Center, says her goal is to help people who are low-income or under-privileged. She hopes to make connection with local trade unions or employers to help those participating in the programs get better jobs.
“We want to do a service to this community, and I’m hoping that in the years to come, you’re going to see the shining examples of what is coming out of this building, because we want these people to be a great part of the community and be able to then pass that along to other people in the community,” said Schafer.
The Dream Center is offering summer sports camps for children, and planning for training in the fall.
Right now, the Dream Center is raising funds to buy chairs for the facility. While the building has some furniture, they don’t have enough places for students to sit during their spring classes.
To find out more information about the Dream Center or to make a donation, visit their website.
