Jay Klebanoff, chief executive officer of Hercules Fence, announced as vice chair Virginia Beach, VA – An Achievable Dream (AAD) recently announced that as of December, 2019, the AAD Board of Directors has elected Charles Barker, chairman of Charles Barker Automotive, as the new board chair of An Achievable Dream’s Virginia Beach program. Mr. Barker… Read more »

An Achievable Dream’s 2018-2019 Annual Report is now available to view online!

[fsn_row][fsn_column width=”12″][fsn_text] Executive Leadership Team from Newport News Shipbuilding announced as sponsors of the Class of 2020, to provide annual college scholarships Newport News, VA – An Achievable Dream (AAD) announced the executive leadership team from Newport News Shipbuilding as the sponsors of the Class of 2020 during the 27th Annual Tennis Ball gala on… Read more »

In this edition of Achievements, read all about the latest at An Achievable Dream, and meet the Class of 2019!

Admission is now open for the Fall 2019 sessions of The Littlest Dreamers, a program of An Achievable Dream for expectant parents and parents of children ages 0-3. Nurturing your child’s education and holistic growth from 0-3 years. FOOD AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED.

UPDATE:Thanks to the generous outpouring of support from our “Dream Community” during Give Local 757, we are excited to announce that we SURPASSED our goal of $20,000, raising a total of $20,398. THANK YOU for your support in helping us fund enrichment opportunities for students this summer! ****** Today is the day to support An… Read more »

An Achievable Dream wants YOU! Join hundreds of other families taking advantage of the incredible opportunities provided by An Achievable Dream Academy, a public-private partnership with Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Our Virginia Beach schools: *The AAD program at Lynnhaven Middle School will expand to serve 6-7th grade students for the 2019/2020 school year and… Read more »

Sponsored by our friends at Chick’s Oyster Bar, the third annual Seafood Festival is an event you do not want to miss! Proceeds from the event support An Achievable Dream. Event Details: Saturday, April 20 | 12:00 – 5:00pm Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door – click here to purchase tickets Sample cuisine… Read more »

Reading Coach at Seatack Elementary AAD Academy Can you share what An Achievable Dream means to you, and what inspires you to continue your work with this school? An Achievable Dream believes in educating the whole child through the foundational principles of social, academic, and moral curriculum. Students are provided with valuable experiences that broaden their… Read more »

50 High Schoolers from An Achievable Dream get hands-on experience with local companies Newport News, VA – An Achievable Dream (AAD) launched its inaugural “Job Shadow Day” on February 13, partnering with 15 local companies to provide a one-day job shadowing experience to the high school’s Junior class. Fifty students chose a company to visit… Read more »

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 »