Dreaming with Hope

Upcoming events

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    Mon, October 19, 2026 · 8:00 AM–1:30 PM

    SAMPLE — Spring One-to-One Day

    Value of the day: Courage

    Old St. Patrick's Basilica — [Address]

    A full day where every child is paired with one mentor: Mass, sports, a hands-on project, lunch together, and a closing moment built around courage. Parents gather for coffee and conversation while the kids are with their mentors.

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Past events

  • Mon, July 6, 2026

    SAMPLE — Letters to Baby Jesus Christmas Event

    Value of the day: Hope

    Old St. Patrick's Basilica — [Address]

    Every child received the gift they asked for in their letter, handed to them by their mentor in a carefully designed, magical moment.

  • Tue, April 7, 2026

    SAMPLE — Autumn Gratitude Day

    Value of the day: Gratitude

    [Venue name] — [Address]

    A day of play, creation, and reflection on gratitude, with each child paired one-to-one with a volunteer mentor.

Letters to Baby Jesus

Before Christmas, each child writes a letter asking for two things: one material gift — something they'd love, need, or enjoy — and one gift for the heart: a hope, prayer, or wish for themselves or their family. Their mentor helps them choose a realistic gift, then buys it or raises the funds. At the Christmas event, every child receives their gift in a carefully designed, magical moment. The gift is only the vehicle for a bigger message: hope arrived in the world at Christmas — and hope can arrive through us, too.