the dream project
DELIVER + RESTORE + EQUIP + ACTIVATE + MOBILIZE
The Dream Project is a center for vulnerable children. We support families in our community and have a family-style home for children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable either by poverty, or by the AIDS epidemic in Mozambique, Africa.
THE DREAM PROJECT MISSION
Deliver family environments to orphaned, abandoned, and impoverished children.
Restore children holistically, through education, Christian discipleship, and medical care.
Equip children with vocational training and life skills for a chance to become productive members of their society in adulthood.
Activate local adults to participate in helping the children in their communities out of spiritual and physical poverty.
Mobilize individuals and teams to join The Dream Project on location for short and long-term mission efforts.
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Impact the lives of the vulnerable
Financial contributions from supporters like you are the only way that The Dream Project can continue to provide care and support to children who, without it, would not have hope.
Here's how you can help; view our donation menu.
What We Do
DELIVER + RESTORE + EQUIP + ACTIVATE + MOBILIZE
Housing
Twelve young men live at 'Our Father's House' and are provided with all of their basic necessities, including a place to live. These boys range in age from ten years to 18 years, and when they age out of the home, we continue to support them as they transition into higher education, vocational school, and their roles as adult leaders in the community.
Community Support
Aside from our twelve house children, there are several families including dozens of children in the community who come to 'Our Father's House' to receive assistance with identity documents and education. Additionally, depending on individual needs, they receive assistance with health, housing, food, and additional basic needs. Many of the families we assist are led by widows.
Medical Assistance
Julia, who runs The Dream Project, is a Physician Assistant who provides medical care to the children and members of the community, many of whom have been affected by the AIDS epidemic. She also hosts elective medical rotations for Physician Assistant students and has orchestrated groups of Physician Assistants to come and host medical missions trips to serve those in need.
Christian Discipleship
Along with participating with the community in church services on Sunday mornings, the children also have daily devotionals orchestrated by Nigel and Lois and 'Our Father's House' staff members. In addition, many of the children who graduate from the orphanage go on to participate in further Bible training as adults.
Education
All of the house children have their school fees, books, and uniforms (when necessary) paid for by The Dream Project. These children might otherwise not have the opportunity to receive formal education. We are also able to support many children (and some adults!) in the community when they are not able afford these basic needs to ensure adequate education.
Mission Efforts
Many long and short-term missions teams and individuals spend time working with the children and improving the lives of those in Mozambique through The Dream Project. Projects range from building projects to medical missons and everything in between. If you or your church group are interested in coming to visit us in Mozambique, please contact us at julia@thedreamproject.org.
Julia Uliano
CO-FOUNDER, THE DREAM PROJECT
Julia Uliano is a Physician Asistant and Ordained Minister with a passion for helping children in need around the world. Her work began in Calcutta, India, in 1998, when she opened the "Calcutta Hope Home" to provide safe refuge for destitute children. In Brazil in 2000, Julie established a ministry for street children and founded "For the Children International." Currently in Mozambique, Africa, Julie is ministering through "The Dream Project" to provide care, housing and education for children orphaned by the AIDS epidemic
Julia Uliano is the recipient of the AAPA 2009 Paragon Award for her humanitarian work.
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Our U.S. office is always in need of people who want to utilize their unique gifts to help The Dream Project run smoothly. If you would like to volunteer your time or talent to help at events, please contact us here.
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P.O. Box 196, Chippewa Lake, MI 49320
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The Dream Project
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Become a Dream Giver
- Three widows with 9 children are monthly given beans, rice or flour. We sponsor the education of the children.
Twenty-two children come to Our Father's House for special events. We sponsor their education. We help them with other basic needs as they arise such as roof repairs during rainy season or medical help.
Currently have 9 children and have capacity for 12 to live in a small "family style" childrens' home.
Transition of two older youth out of residential care into vocational training schools. Continued support of youth currently in vocational training program. One older youth is transitioning to Our Fathers' House staff position.
Assistance to former intern (orphan) in his transition into independent living and into building his own home.
43 children are involved in our soccer, discipleship, and/or education programs.
Daily, our staff sit with the children in 'Our Father's House' during 'family time.' The children share about their day and are taught about Jesus' love for them.
Additional support:
Sponsorship of three staff members to attend university.
Salary and education sponsorship for nine Mozambican staff members.
Income was provided to an additional 21 Mozambicans, enabling them to support their children and families.
We need 35 people to support $100 per month (or some monthly amount) and to become an advocate and find a buddy to do the same! Every dollar given will be doubled by a MATCHING DONOR to meet our critical funding need.
The Dream Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation.
All donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
The Dream Project operates in the highest level of financial integrity. Each year’s operating plan is presented and approved by a board of directors. The board of directors is comprised of business owners, professionals, Pastors. Each initiative is approved and overseen by the entire board of directors.
The finances given to The Dream Project are compiled by the independent accounting firm, Butler CPA and Associates, PLLC. This accounting firm has a designated staff that organizes every Dream Project financial contribution and ensures that each dollar is applied as designated. Robert Butler, CPA, MBA, also prepares and files the annual 990 to the IRS. Rob Butler, CPA, has won Clarkston News “Best of the Best” for several years.
The Dream Project missionaries have an additional level of accountability to World Missions and Evangelism, which is rated by Guidestar as a Gold Member.