My Dreams Do Come True is an emerging non-profit founded January 21, 2010, by Walethia Aquil a life long resident of Flint MI.

 

My Dreams Do Come True is modeled after the National Program, Donate MY Dress.

DonateMyDress.org is the first national campaign designed to encourage girls around the country to donate their prom and special occasion dresses to those who cannot afford them for prom, sweet 16, quinceañera, or formals.

 

My Dreams Do Come True mission is to offer donated new and used formal gowns to deserving high school girls of Genesee County who are in financial difficulty so that they may create a memory of a lifetime by attending their high school prom.

It’s not just about the dress, we work to promote the value of education, character development and strength. We want them to know they are never bound by temporary personal or financial hardship.  My Dreams Do Come True provides a stepping-stone for girls to realize their potential and the unlimited opportunities that await them.

 

My Dreams Do Come True strives to offer meaningful volunteer leadership opportunities for women, and seek to provide a venue for volunteers to grow personally and professionally.  

 

My Dreams Do Come True strives to include representatives of girls we serve in our decision-making processes.

 

My Dreams Do Come True strives to create a respectful, fun atmosphere for the girls we serve.

 

My Dreams Do Come True strives to include the diversity of people represented in Genesee County and surrounding areas.

 

My Dreams do Come True has provided over 500 formal gowns to area high school young women and other community organizations such as Job Corp, Catholic Charities Hispanic Speaking Community.