...and why we served over 1000 dinners.
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In this issue:
- Joyful Community at the Spring Festival!
- Volunteers Make it Happen
- 1,000 Meals Since the Shutdown
- Growing our Alumni Community
- Golf Tournament - Special Offer
- Chihuahua Contest! Longmont Cinco de Mayo
- Delicious Dinner Fundraiser in May
- Bolder Boulder: Volunteer & Earn Donations
- Annual Luncheon - Save the Date
Fun, Food, Family & Resources: Spring Festival 2026
A community united, folklórico dancing, face painting, family fun, and delicious food—our 2026 Spring Festival brought the true spirit of our organization to life!
“Building on the last few years, the Spring Festival was a wonderful expression of the people, spirit, and cultures that make up IHDF. It was really fun to celebrate and cherish our community.”
--Max Nathanson, IHDF Board Secretary
An essential part of the event was the incredible network of partners who showed up for our community. They brought a range of valuable resources and opportunities for our families:
Youth wellness programming: focused on healthy alternatives, mental resilience, and positive peer culture for teens
English language learning and bilingual human services: pathways for parents and adult family members ready to build new connections; immigration support and legal consultations to ESL, GED, and citizenship classes
Recovery and mental health support: peer-led, evidence-based resources for community members navigating substance use, anxiety, depression, and more
Hands-on arts education: in painting, printmaking, and more — accessible to all ages and abilities
Nature-based programs: getting kids outdoors to build confidence and curiosity about the natural world
Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us and to every partner who helped make the day so meaningful.
Amazing IHDF Volunteers!
Volunteers are at the heart of the work of IHDF. April was Global Volunteer Month so we put together a short, fun video as part of our efforts to honor and appreciate our dedicated volunteers.
If you are a current or past volunteer, please know that you have our gratitude and respect!
Rallying Community:
Looking Back on Six Months of Friday Dinners
Sometimes, the hardest challenges bring out our best. When last fall's government shutdown disrupted access to much needed resources, our community, staff and partner organizations rallied together in above-and-beyond sorts of ways. Since November, we've had the privilege of distributing weekly hot meals to many families, bolstering food security during a critical time.
As we conclude Friday Dinners next month, we’re proud of the community built through care and adaptability. Originally designed as an on-site gathering opportunity, we listened to feedback when travel became a barrier. By shifting to meal deliveries closer to where our families live, we were able to connect with many more families.
Our commitment to students' overall well-being and to a two-generation approach drove this temporary support initiative during a time of crisis. We were happy to find strategies that worked best for our Dreamer Scholars, caregivers and their families.
"This work would not have been possible without our partnership with Bridge House and their Community Table Kitchen, whose dedication ensured families received warm, nourishing meals each week."
— Jose Jimenez, Advancing Families Program Manager
Thank you to the families and partners whose trust, flexibility, and engagement made this all possible when it mattered most!
Connecting Our Alumni Community
We are thrilled to share that IHDF staff member Tina Nguyen is taking on new responsibilities within the organization that include an expansion of engagement with our Dreamer Alumni community.
Connection and community are central to the experience of IHDF Scholars and families. As a key part of our efforts to strengthen community for the long-term, Tina will spearhead efforts to create additional pathways for alumni involvement.
Alongside this vital community-building work, she will continue overseeing our work-study, internship, and AmeriCorps programs, ensuring that both AmeriCorps and Dreamer Alumni have ongoing opportunities to stay connected and contribute.
Tina Nguyen (second from left) with alumni and staff at a recent get-together.
"My hope in my new role is to strengthen relationships and reconnect AmeriCorps Alumni and Dreamer Scholar Alumni with the 'I Have A Dream' Foundation in meaningful ways. I’m excited to build out the Young Professional Board and Student Advisory Board, and to create more pathways for alumni engagement and involvement."
— Tina Nguyen
Calling All Alumni! Are you an AmeriCorps or Dreamer Scholar Alum ready to reconnect? We would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Tina directly (tina.nguyen@ihaveadreamboulder.org) to let her know you'd like to be involved and the best way to contact you. And keep an eye on your inbox...Tina will be reaching out to our alumni network soon.
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Take advantage of $20 OFF All-Access Passes for the 2026 IHDF Golf Tournament - Last day of the special!
Register today (April 30) for the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County Golf Tournament and get $20 off the new All-Access Pass.
Join us Monday, July 13 at Lake Valley Golf Club in Niwot for an 18-hole scramble with breakfast, a luncheon celebration, on-course contests, prize drawings, and stunning Front Range views. Every entry supports Boulder County students on their path to opportunity.
The All-Access Pass bundles mulligans, cocktails, on-course contest entries, and more into one convenient, 100% tax-deductible add-on. Register by April 30 for a special price on the All-Access Pass.
Not quite ready? Check golf.dreamboulder.org for the May special offer soon.
Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Contest!
Get ready for the most adorable showdown in Longmont! IHDF is proud to present the Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Contest once again. Register your cute Chihuahua so everyone else can recognize their cuteness! All registration donations support IHDF.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 12:15 PM – 12:45 PM
Where: Roosevelt Park, Longmont (Main Stage)
Entry: $15 pre-registration donation | $20 day-of (if space remains)
Capacity: Limited to 15 dogs—spots fill up fast!
And, PRIZES!
1st Place: $50 value gift & bragging rights!
2nd Place: $30 value gift.
Celebrate community, creativity, and our favorite four-legged friends while supporting our Dreamer Scholars.
Register today at contest.dreamboulder.org.
Dinner Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse (Longmont) May 7 & 14
Here's an easy and delicious way to support Dreamer Scholars! Head to Texas Roadhouse in Longmont, 2351 Clover Basin Drive, on Thursday, May 7 or Thursday, May 14 between 3:30–10:00 pm.
On both nights, Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchase to IHDF. All you have to do is show the flyer — dine-in or to-go, it counts either way.
Download the flyer here (or bookmark the page) and save it to your phone or print it out, and present it when you order.
Be Bolder and Support IHDF!
Support the "I Have A Dream" Foundation by joining our Water Crew at Mile 3 of the Bolder Boulder 10K! We earn donations for every volunteer.
When: Monday, May 25 | 5:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Where: 19th & Fern Pl (Parking at Unity Church)
Role: Hand out hydration and cheer on runners!
Perks: Free volunteer shirt, snacks, and a front-row seat to the race.
Register by May 5: Email Tina Nguyen at tina.nguyen@ihaveadreamboulder.org for more info and the sign-up link.
Friends and family are welcome! Volunteers must be 14 yrs or older.
We look forward to seeing you at the Omni Interlocken Hotel!
Stay tuned - Registration will open in May
Support our work today
Every day is a great day to support the "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County! We appreciate your faithful ongoing support and the tremendous impact it is having in the lives of students and families across Boulder and Weld Counties.
