Sharing God’s love by walking with kids cradle to career, supporting their families, and engaging in neighborhood transformation.
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Family Achievement
Youth
Cradle to Career
Neighborhoods
Neighborhood Transformation
Building The Promise
How We Started
Founded in 1998, the Dream Center Evansville began when Gary Jossa, at the request of his church, began mentoring a single young man—providing meals, tutoring, faith guidance, and more. That young man invited others, and the effort grew organically from there. Initially focused on one-to-one mentorship, we soon expanded to serve hundreds of children annually across the Jacobsville neighborhood of Evansville.
Over time, programming has expanded to include after-school care, summer care, free nutritious meals, and wrap‑around family support. We also partner closely with Delaware Elementary School, North Jr. High, and North High School to offer integrated services to both students and staff.
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Households Served
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Teachers Supported
I am a parent
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I am a donor
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I am a volunteer
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