The newsletter of An Achievable Dream Academies In this (new, redesigned, full-color!) issue of Achievements… meet the sponsors of the Class of 2019, hear from the first AAD alum to join the Dream Club (our monthly giving society), Barbara Banks, and get exciting updates from our schools and news from our alumni! Special thanks to… Read more »

At the 26th annual Tennis Ball in November, we introduced a special family that has been part of An Achievable Dream for many years. They are a true family of Dreamers! In this video, the Sardik-Ransom family talks about the impact of An Achievable Dream through three generations: 

Barbara Banks, AAD Class of 2009, supports AAD through the Dream Club, our monthly giving society with giving levels from $10 to $200 per month. Barbara shares about why she chose to join the Dream Club… Barbara Banks, AAD Class of 2009, supports AAD through the Dream Club, our monthly giving society with giving levels… Read more »

As we enter 2019 – a new year and a fresh start – I find myself looking back in order to look forward. I can’t help but think of how far An Achievable Dream has come over 26 years. For 22 of those years, I have worked with An Achievable Dream in various roles, so… Read more »

Attorney. Certified Public Accountant. Mother. Just a few words that describe the remarkable Rashida Stevens, AAD Class of 2004, who presented the keynote speech at the 2018 Tennis Ball and brought the crowd to a standing ovation. In Rashida’s words:“Looking at how my life began, you could easily see the odds were stacked against me…. Read more »

An Achievable Dream is incredibly fortunate to have the support of an amazing community, including many businesses in the Hampton Roads region. More than simply investing, these companies care. In the past few months, we’ve seen two great examples of this with Chick-fil-A and Cox Communications. Chick-fil-A Operators Sponsor First Scoreboard Ever at An Achievable… Read more »

Because of your support and partnership as a corporate supporter of An Achievable Dream (AAD), we want to be sure you are aware of upcoming opportunities to help our students continue to develop and grow. On February 13, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm, An Achievable Dream will host our inaugural Job Shadow Day. Our goal… Read more »

Charlie and Mari Ann Banks announced as sponsors of the Class of 2019, to provide annual college scholarships Newport News, VA – An Achievable Dream (AAD) announced Charlie and Mari Ann Banks as the sponsors of the Class of 2019 during the 26th Annual Tennis Ball gala on Saturday, November 17. As class sponsors, the… Read more »

“I owe my knowledge and success to all the teachers and staff who believed in me.” – Chelsea Britt, Class of 2007 An Achievable Dream’s Class of 2019 is one with high aspirations to make the world a better place. At the 26th Annual Tennis Ball, you get to meet these dreamers in a special… Read more »

Each year, the Tennis Ball, An Achievable Dream’s annual fundraising gala of over 900 attendees, features a keynote speaker — an AAD graduate with an incredible story of overcoming obstacles and achieving dreams. Last year’s speaker, Kami’lah Brown, now doctorate of dental surgery candidate 2020 of Meharry Medical College, shared: “An Achievable Dream was an… Read more »

An Achievable Dream (AAD) has received a three-year, $600,000 Hampton Roads Community Foundation grant to help expand AAD into middle school in Virginia Beach. This fall, the first class of AAD Virginia Beach students, who graduated from Seatack Elementary AAD Academy, now rising sixth-graders, will attend Lynnhaven Middle School where the AAD middle school program… Read more »

Today, An Achievable Dream’s Class of 2018 will walk across the graduation stage, receive their diplomas, and prepare to take the next big step into the future. Our Dreamers have worked incredibly hard to reach this point and we are so proud of them. In fact, we are thrilled to announce that every member of… Read more »

On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) announced the Newport News Police Department, Newport News Sheriff’s Office, and An Achievable Dream, Inc. as the winners of the 2017 L. Anthony Sutin Civic Imagination Award for their partnership to help children succeed in education. Only one award is… Read more »

Tony Brothers here one last time to say THANK YOU! Because of YOU, we surpassed our goal and raised nearly $16,000 for An Achievable Dream through Tuesday’s Give Local 757 event. These funds will help send Dreamers to summer camps! Thank you for joining the Dream Team and helping make dreams come true for our… Read more »

I’m Tony Brothers, NBA referee and An Achievable Dream board member. I am helping AAD raise $10,000 through Give Local 757 on May 8 to send AAD students to camps this summer. Give Local 757 is ONE WEEK away, and I am calling on YOU to join our Dream Team! Are you ready?   Through… Read more »

I’m Tony Brothers, NBA referee and An Achievable Dream board member. I am helping AAD raise $10,000 through Give Local 757 on May 8 to send AAD students to camps this summer. I am calling on YOU to join our Dream Team! Going to camp this summer will help superstar student athletes Shirelle, Jalen, and… Read more »

  I’m calling on YOU. I’m Tony Brothers, a referee for the NBA, founder of Men for Hope, and a proud member of the AAD/Virginia Beach Board of Directors. I see the difference An Achievable Dream is making in our community. An Achievable Dream is truly changing lives. So it’s time for us to mount… Read more »