DREAM of Hattiesburg
United Way Health Partner
601.545.2102 | www.dreamofhattiesburg.org | Send Email
Who Are They?
DREAM of Hattiesburg, Inc. is a nonprofit agency that began August 1983. Its mission is to prevent and/or reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. DREAM’s vision is “Prevention for Everyone. Everyone for Prevention.” DREAM provides numerous prevention services and programs throughout United Way of Southeast Mississippi's area. One example of the programs DREAM provides is the DREAM Center after-school tutoring program for students in K-12. University and high school volunteers assist students with homework, literacy, science and reading fair projects and other enrichment activities.
What Does United Way's Funding Do?
United Way dollars are directed toward the after-school tutoring program at the DREAM Center, located at 707 Hutchinson Avenue in Hattiesburg (Monday-Thursday, 4-6 p.m.)
The Impact of Your United Way Investment
Hundreds of youth take part in after-school tutoring, substance abuse prevention activities and leadership development programs. Through the tutoring program, students improve their grades; and student who perform well in school are less likely to abuse drugs, thus allowing them to lead healthier lifestyles.
Volunteer Needs
Volunteers are needed to assist with the tutoring program, building maintenance and other special projects. All volunteers will be subject to a background check.
Meet Brandon
Brandon Hersey graduated from Hattiesburg High School in 2010. Brandon has been very active in DREAM and credits his involvement with helping him succeed throughout his high school and college careers.
Brandon has been a part of DREAM of Hattiesburg’s youth leadership program since 2005. He served as the Senior Optimist Club—DREAM president and the youth representative on DREAM’s board of directors. His service with DREAM assisted in the implementation of the DREAM Center Tutoring Program. He also represented DREAM of Hattiesburg, Inc. nationally at the CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America) Legislative Day, and is a CADCA national youth trainer. He spoke as an advocate for the Mississippi Social Host Bill that came into effect on July 2011. Brandon attends The University of Southern Mississippi as a Lucky Day Scholar. He currently serves as the university/college representative for the DREAM Board of Directors.