Are you a teen who wants to create more meaning in your life and have fun this Summer doing activities around Missoula?
Join us for Dream Bigger!
Dream Bigger empowers teens to develop future pathways: explore themselves, develop new skills, interests, or a potential career path.
Unfortunately, due to recent grant budget cuts, we’re unable to offer the Dream Bigger Summer Program this year. We're actively exploring funding options and hope to return with a full program next summer.
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WHO: Missoula and surrounding area teens, ages 13-18.
WHEN: TBD WHERE: Missoula Public Library COST: FREE - In fact, we pay you! Dream Bigger is a FREE 10-week Summer program that aims to empower teens to form new future pathways- be it developing new skills, interests, or a potential career path. Dream Bigger meets as a group at the Missoula Public Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30-4pm. Transportation to and and from the Library is not provided, however all snacks, activities, and supplies are provided. Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in a paid internship in an area of interest with the support of mentor to encourage them in the process! Please email Families First Teen Program Coordinator, Beau Herman with any questions at [email protected] Apply to be a Dream Bigger participant online at: www.familiesfirstmt.org/dbapplication QUESTIONS? If you have questions about the Dream Bigger program, becoming a participant please email Families First Teen Program Coordinator, Beau Herman at [email protected] |
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WE WERE ALL KIDS ONCE!
Each of us can probably think of someone who took the time to invest in us along the way. Big or small, we may be able to think of a time that someone's investment or willingness to believe in us was meaningful and influenced who we have become. Are you looking to be that person for a young adult or teen? Are you a passionate professional or have a skill or interest you would like to share? Dream Bigger is always looking for volunteer presenters and would love to hear from you! Want to make a longer term investment? Do you have a passion for supporting young people as they navigate through the challenges of life? If so, you can sign up to be a teen's biggest fan and advocate this summer by applying to become a mentor! |
About Dream Bigger Montana
Families First to aims to provide critical life skills to at-risk teens and young adults in our community. We are excited to harness the power of group learning and in-person connections to make our communities stronger by enriching the lives of those we serve. Families First works to bridge boundaries and barriers to reduce stigma; ensure a supportive place for at-risk teens and young adults to secure the help and guidance they need to be the good in our community.
Mission
To make an impact in the world, one person at a time, making our communities stronger while enriching the lives of those we serve.
Vision
To create dynamic programs focused on making our communities stronger by working across boundaries and stigmas to connect at-risk teens and young adults with a supportive network of mentors who are equally committed to their success.
To make an impact in the world, one person at a time, making our communities stronger while enriching the lives of those we serve.
Vision
To create dynamic programs focused on making our communities stronger by working across boundaries and stigmas to connect at-risk teens and young adults with a supportive network of mentors who are equally committed to their success.
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History of Dream Bigger MT: Dream Bigger was an idea founded by Shannon Thompson in collaboration with Families First during her pursuit of a degree in Community Advocacy & Social Policy. This transformative curriculum emerged from Shannon's personal reflections on the challenges she encountered in her own life. Struggling in high school, she frequently ran away from home, leading to her eventual placement at the Attention Home and later at Mountain View Girls Home. Shannon's path eventually led her to Montana State Women's Prison. It was through these experiences that Shannon recognized the need for greater support and guidance during her formative years, realizing the potential impact of early exposure to essential life knowledge.
In Shannon's view, many crucial life lessons can only be learned through trial and error. With this understanding, she firmly believes that equipping young individuals with life skills, as taught in this program, will better prepare them for life's challenges and propel them towards their goals more efficiently. This shared vision is what drives Shannon, along with our dedicated team at Families First, to empower each participant and help them achieve their aspirations. |
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