Chasing Dreams is such a great nonprofit for kids and young adults w different abilities. My son has Autism and this is a great opportunity for him to socialize w other kids and adults and be able to have a safe, fun, caring place besides home to go to and enjoy himself. There are so many events that Denise and her staff provide that are free for kids and young adults. Such as field trips to different places to learn and experience hands on things that they can benefit from and have a great experience. It's a great place to make great memories with your child. My son and I have met so many great people and have had such great experiences that has created such great memories. We love Chasing Dreams and we are so thankful to be able to be part of Chasing Dreams!!! Highly recommend to families w kids and adults w different abilities and a great non profit to invest and donate to.
This organization is so warm and welcoming. They strive to have each individual be their very best. They teach independence with both social skills, as well as life skills. They have made such a positive impact on not just the community, but our son as well. Would highly recommend this group of wonderful people to anyone and everyone!
I strongly believe in the mission and vision of Chasing Dreams. The organization offers an abundance of resources for individuals with special needs. Chasing Dreams also helps families navigate life while caring for a loved one with special needs. Seeing the students seek job opportunities, step out of their comfort zones, and grow in their personal lives has been a fulfilling experience.
Chasing Dreams has been a game changer for my daughter and really for our family as well. After navigating through high school not really fitting in, experiencing bullying and worse, she was really traumatized about being with peers. I learned Chasing Dreams had a program for young adults that worked on teaching job skills and readiness, light cooking, and also worked on crafts and went on field trips all while socializing with peers in a nonjudgemental, safe setting with caring, loving, and patient staff. It took some convincing for my daughter to try Ready. All I have to say is that she loved it from Day 1 and successfully completed the 9-month program and is now working on getting a job. It really built her confidence and has a brighter outlook on her future. I cannot say enough good things about Chasing Dreams and how their caring staff and programs really do enhance the lives of the individuals they serve as well as their families.
My family has been involved with Chasing Dreams for almost 10 years. They offer so many different programs for individuals with any type of disability, for all ages, and they never charge a penny for their services. To infants still in the hospital receiving information packages of helpful resources to adults seeking a position in the workforce. I've seen kids come in locked in their shell, not wanting to participate in anything to being my buddies. They now seek us out to give their love. One individual I had the privilege of tutoring is now in art school and going great, a really great artist. Camp, cooking, art, music, tutoring, gardening, cheerleading, life skills and so much more for these individual to learn and expand their horizon. Chasing Dreams works so hard to provide all these services at NO COST. Even during the pandemic, Chasing Dreams went online to continue providing all these services. Supplies were delivered to the families so that all who wanted could participate. Truly an organization that gets into your heart once you've been around them.
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I have been a part of Chasing Dreams for at least 5 years, both as a volunteer and lately as a board member. Chasing Dreams is an organization that provides so many great services to individuals with handicaps (any and all handicaps) as well as to their families. More importantly, they treat every individual equally and with respect. They create an atmosphere where everyone is welcomed and everyone is a friend. I learned a lot about being around disabled individuals, especially kids. There is so much love out there, and Chasing Dreams is a great place to find it.
I was introduced to Chasing Dreams through my work. From the time that we met, this group has touched our lives so much. These kids have taught us on how to show love and care. They come by our dealership a few times a year and it is always great to have them here. We have partnered with them on decorating cookies, planting flowers, making crafts, and even experienced camp with them. This past year, I was offered to join their Board and I took the opportunity to join. Thank you for having such an amazing organization.
Chasing Dreams is a fabulous organization that provides social and learning opportunities for children and adults with developmental disabilities, as well as supports for their families. They strive to make all their activities available free of charge. They really go above and beyond to try and come up with fun activities for everyone to enjoy, and I’m proud to support them.
I have known of this nonprofit for just over two years, and have witnessed all of the children and young adults having fun and also learning many necessary skills such as cooking, working with their numbers and letters, importance of cleanliness and also reading and speaking skills. They have also worked to improve their social skills through camp, parties, art get-togethers and other meetings and workshops. Every program that the nonprofit offers is fully funded and the participants/parents do not have to pay for anything. I am currently the Secretary of the Board and am very proud that i have become a part of an organization with such loving and enthusiastic participants!
I help with is great organization. The children and family's are awesome to work with. All the programs are free to the families.
Chasing Dreams is an AMAZING organization. They offer free programs for individuals with special needs and their families. They offer post-school life skills for young adults, and tons of cooking classes, art classes, and support meetings. In the summer, they have an overnight camp for free! This organization is having a huge impact on a very vulnerable population within our communities.
I belong to a local Moose Lodge who's held functions for this organization they do a terrific job one of the best I've seen.
I've been remotely involved with Chasing Dreams for approximately 4 years or so.
Mutual friends have requested my wife's and I help.
Chasing Dreams is a wonderful organization that helps families raising special needs children that are facing financial hardships.
Chasing Dreams does not ask for anything in return.
The special needs children and adults are very happy and content in this wholesome environment.
I'm very happy to be involved with such a beneficial organization.
Chasing Dreams would be the perfect candidate for this grant because they help the ones who need it most, those with extraordinary needs. They service a vast array of special needs children and young adults from all over Indiana and Illinois. This charity is very near and dear to my heart as I have a cousin with Down syndrome and has been in the special olympics. My parents donate so much of their time to help enrich these children’s lives with new skills and tasks. The love I see in these children and young adults eyes when they see staff members or when they go to their prom or other events made just for them is something I don’t think I could ever forget. My wife and I live down in Evansville and make going to their events a priority. They teach fine motor skills, day to day tasks, art and have speech therapy and other services that they provide at NO COST to the families. The only thing they ever ask is for the families to donate time to volunteer at events. Chasing Dreams deserves this grant so they can continue to service the children and young adults with extraordinary needs.
Chasing Dreams is an outstanding nonprofit organization run by volunteers. . It helps so many families with special needs children and adults. The programs are offered free of charge because so many families are already facing the financial hardships of raising a child with special needs. As an educator, I have seen the benefits the participants receive. They are learning life skills to help them succeed .The children and adults are always so grateful for the programs they get to participate in. I have worked at walks, summer camp, fundraisers and various programs as well as setting up and working at the facility. I am happy to volunteer for such a wonderful organization! It is as rewarding to me as it is to them.
They are the most giving and respectful people that make up Chasing Dreams. Everything they do is first class. I only give to charities where I know the funds are dedicated to help others. I would highly recommend Chasing Dreams as an organization that is worth contributing too.
We have been to many fundraisers for this charity. The activities they do (ex. Summer camp, crafts, etc) are awesome. Watching the joy on all the peoples faces from having so much fun makes it all worth it!
My name is Michael and I love coming to Chasing Dreams. I have learned new skills & that helps me to become more independent & I am the Ambassador too for Chasing Dreams! I have made friends & I love cooking, art & dancing a lot!!! This place is awesome!!!
I am going to start this out by saying my entire family has been blessed by discovering Chasing Dreams over three years ago. My son finished high school & we were unsure what the next step was going to be for him. I was so lucky that a friend already had their son attending Chasing Dreams & highly recommended we give them a call. They immediately got us in during one of their programs that they felt would be one that my son would enjoy to let him give it a try while I sat on the sidelines filling out paperwork & watching him fit right in enjoying himself. It felt like home there! What came to our surprise was everything was FREE! We just couldn't believe it! The age range is..(contact them after your baby is born) & they will get you started! Not only were there multiple programs from art class, speech, music, S.T.E.M., dance, cooking...the list is very long, but the volunteers who teach the classes are just incredible! Chasing Dreams goes far beyond what I believe I ever would have expected. They even host informational meetings for parents, eg; Wills, Trusts etc. My son is part of their adult learning classes & has excelled with his independence. I started out as just a parent & I am happily now a volunteer. I suppose I look at it as paying it forward. Chasing Dreams deserves as much recognition as I myself can possibly deliver!!!
Chasing dreams has been a life line to our family. My son James is 3 years old and has cerebral palsy as well as severe autism. Chasing dreams welcomed us with open arms and helps the process of learning and growing within a safe space for us. Th err y have helped me as a special needs momma by providing endless and guided information so I can do the best job I can at raising my son. I am forever grateful.
Hi my Sherry Pinarski and my children attend Chasing Dreams. We have been involved with Chasing Dreams for 2 years. The programs and support this organization provides for my family has been life changing. My children are thriving more than ever since we became involved with Chasing Dreams. If you know anyone with special needs please send them to Chasing Dreams, I promise they will love it.
Thanks Sherry Pinarski
An absolutely amazing organization that goes out of their way to help all families! They treat their volunteers with great respect and admiration! A great place for families and volunteers alike!
Our family has enjoyed several activities and services Chasing Dreams has provided for us. It's a very open and welcoming group of people who treat everyone just like family.
Chasing Dreams has so many activities and services that encourage socialization, learning, and inclusion for individuals with special needs. The amount support they bring to our family is absolutely amazing! Plus the services are free! We LOVE them!