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Thanks very much for visiting the A. D. Williams Chapter of the “I Have A Dream”® Foundation. As part of a national non-profit organization, our chapter is very much involved with low-income, disadvantaged youths, providing an ongoing program of educational, mentoring, cultural and recreational activities. The goal is to help the “Dreamers” see the possibilities for their lives, including a college
education. Dreamers who remain engaged with our program through high school and who qualify for post-secondary education have our promise of tuition assistance.

Ours is a Long-Term Commitment
In 2001, our chapter randomly selected 60 Dreamers from the 2^nd grade at A. D. Williams Elementary School located in what was then the Bowen Homes Housing Project, in Atlanta, Georgia. The thing that makes our approach unique is that we continue to work with these same 60 kids, now dispersed to almost 30 schools, from their 2^nd grade all the way through high school and beyond.

Working to Change the Odds
We believe that all children can achieve, given the proper encouragement, motivation and opportunity. Yet in the United States, only 15% of children from low income demographics achieve a bachelor’s degree. The former principal of A. D. Williams Elementary School estimated that only 10% of our group would graduate from high school and perhaps 5% would graduate from college. Our chapter intends to increase those numbers significantly.

Part of the National Foundation
The A. D. Williams chapter is part of the national “I Have A Dream”® Foundation. There have been 200 chapters of the program throughout the U. S. and New Zealand, serving over 15,000 children. Our chapter is actively sustained by a partnership of two historic churches: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church and Ebenezer Baptist Church. We employ a full-time Program Director, and are supported by numerous mentors and other volunteers.

Get Involved
Whatever your level of commitment might be, there is a place for you at
“I Have A Dream”. Won’t you help us empower these young people to a more focused, productive and meaningful life? We can use your help.