Dare 2 Dream Letter
Dare 2 Dream Letter
Dare 2 Dream Letter
20 N. Fairground St
Marietta GA 30060
Shenette McCoy, Founder Executive Director
Jacqueline Barnes, Chief Financial Officer
678-354-3294 office
www.qualityccc.com
[email protected]
Dare 2 Dream Kidz Corp. was founded by Shenette McCoy, a mother of fourchildren. She
seemed to notice that the chances of success of the economically disadvantaged children
in her community were very low. She felt compelled to better the lives of the youth by
empowering her ownchildren and encouraging them to serve as mentors for their peers.
Shenette never knew that by empowering and encouraging her own children that may other
youth who were peer of her children would grow to become successful adults and
effectively give back to communities.
Jacqueline Barnes, after recognizing the same vision joined forces with Shenette in 2008.
Jacquelinea single mother of one recognized the need for supportive and successful
business women and role models in the community. She was driven to reach out and
become involved in the success and education of the youth of today. She believes that
“Our children of today are our Stars of Tomorrow”. Jacqueline understands that a
positive environment and community contribute to the success or failure of our youth, and
makes it her personal and collective goal to promote these goals.
Dare 2 Dream KidzCorp. is a charitable organization founded to reduce the causes and
consequences of poverty and disadvantaged lives amongst youth and young adults ages 3-
20. We know that such circumstances in our society are the most common contributors to
such societal problems as emotional distress and illness, substance abuse and addiction,
illiteracy, homelessness, suicide, crime, child abuse and premature death.
Our basis philosophy is that if we help youth tap into the positives in themselves, we will
help reduce the negatives in themselves. We accomplish this by providing an organized,
supportive range of opportunities that emphasize Empowerment. Among these activities
are creative writing, youth discussion groups, and empowerment speeches written and
presented by youth. These activities are nurtured with the eventual goals of:
I am enclosing with this letter the following to provide additional information to assist you
in considering our request:
We at Dare 2 Dream Kidz Corp. would be very appreciative of the support you may provide
in our quest to help our community.