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Dreams Come Alive!
Our mission is to empower and ignite the dreams of students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by providing them with the tools, resources, and unwavering support they need to make their wildest dreams a reality. We believe that dreams are invaluable and that money alone should never hold anyone back from achieving their aspirations. That's why we go above and beyond, leveraging our time, talent, and treasure to make sure dreams get the green light they deserve!
At Project Dreamlight, we are fueled by the boundless potential and extraordinary talent of HBCU students. We are on a mission to unleash their full potential and help them soar to new heights. We are not just another financial aid program; we are a dynamic community of dreamers, believers, and doers, united in our passion to see dreams take flight.
With our cutting-edge programs, game-changing scholarships, and strategic partnerships, we are committed to providing HBCU students with the resources and opportunities they need to chase their passions, conquer their goals, and transform their lives. Whether it's launching a groundbreaking business, pursuing a career in the arts, or making a meaningful impact in their communities, we are here to make it happen.
At Project Dreamlight, we believe that dreams are meant to be pursued with unwavering tenacity, and we are here to be the catalyst that propels dreams forward. We are a beacon of hope, a wellspring of inspiration, and a champion of dreams. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where HBCU students can thrive, grow, and unleash their full potential.
Join us at Project Dreamlight and be part of an extraordinary journey to turn dreams into reality. Together, we can ignite the spark of greatness within HBCU students and empower them to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond. Because at Project Dreamlight, we believe that every dream deserves to be brought to life, and we are passionately dedicated to making it happen.
Dare to dream, and let's make magic together!
Welcome to Project Dreamlight!
Home of...
"Go Buy 'IMakeDreamsComeTrue.com'"
Over $10,000 worth of dreams were greenlit in just a few weeks, thanks to the generosity of TeeJ's social media community.
"IMakeDreamsComeTrue.com"
Back in 2014, our founder, TeeJ Mercer, a total #JesusFreak, was happily in the midst of her dream career as an award-winning TV Editor in Hollywood when she heard a voice nudging her to buy the domain
She was sure the Walt Disney Company, with whom she'd worked for almost a decade, had to own it. Despite her initial disbelief, she followed her instincts and was surprised to learn that the domain was available.
That's right.
Project Dreamlight all started with a simple whisper that led to a journey of making dreams a reality.
WAS BORN!
OUR REBIRTH
TeeJ and her merry band of misfits managed to raise
It was an epic 4 nights of June, complete with celebrity pop-ins, dance-offs with the DJ, and all kinds of shenanigan-filled surprises. Sooooo...
WAS REBORN!
Life happened and the greenlighting came to a halt until...
The pandemic of 2020 struck.
As a self-described loud, proud, insufferable, and unapologetic graduate of Howard University an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities,) TeeJ's heart broke when she watched graduations get canceled due to Covid-19.
So she did what she always does when she feels helpless--she prayed and asked God to show her how she could help.
The Answer?
JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT ADVENTURE
During HBCU Bingo, TeeJ met
a young grad who'd aged out of foster care.
Her social worker drove her to her HBCU, pulled up to the curb, and left her..left her to figure out this
HUGE life transition alone.
Again, TeeJ's heart was broken. She prayed and this time, our first official initiative under Project Dreamlight...
WAS BORN!
Move-In Day Mafia is a “mob” of volunteers who descend on HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) to provide dorm room makeovers and ongoing assistance primarily to freshmen who have aged out of foster care, are homeless, or have little to no support.
In our inaugural year, with the help of our celebrity interior designer, Nikki Klugh of Nikki Klugh Design Group, we took care of 13 freshmen at Paul Quinn College in Dallas, TX.
For the 2023-2204, we are walking with up to 39 freshmen at FIVE HBCUs.
Thank You To Our Corporate Partners
CONTACT US
1700 Northside Drive NW
#A7-1673
Atlanta, GA 30318
HiThere@ProjectDreamlight.org
855.267.8335