The Book of Dreams – A Project of the
Williamsport-Lycoming Community Foundation
The Book of Dreams is just that - a compilation of
wishes that, with the community's help, become reality.
The dreams listed come from the stories of real people
and actual situations - some are overcoming incredible
challenges; others are creating hope, broadening
horizons, or simply giving someone a smile.
About the Book of Dreams
- Collaborative effort of the
Williamsport-Lycoming Community Foundation and the
Williamsport Sun-Gazette
- 8-day series of advertisements in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette
- Describes the needs through stories and photos
of those in need
- Each story is specific in terms of the funding
required by the organization to meet each need
- Form on each advertisements enables community members
to make monetary or in-kind donations to the
Foundation towards a specific need, or to make an
unrestricted gift to assist where the need is
greatest
- Thanks to financial and in-kind support from
sponsors, 100% of the funds raised through the Book
of Dreams project goes to these charitable needs
Fast Facts About the Book of Dreams
- Nearly $200,000 raised and distributed in the
community since the program began
- Over 108 individual and organizational needs met since
1998
Sponsorship of the Book of Dreams
Prior to publication of the Book of Dreams, the
Williamsport-Lycoming Community Foundation solicits
financial sponsorship and in-kind donations for the Book
of Dreams through various businesses, institutions,
groups and individuals. The Williamsport-Lycoming
Community Foundation recognizes sponsors on the cover to
the Book of Dreams, and in advertising related to the
project.
Donations to the Book of Dreams
Donations may be made in memory or honor of a family
member or loved one as well. Some organizations choose a
specific need in the Book of Dreams and conduct their
own fund-raising efforts for that need. Contributors are
recognized in publications, unless they designate a
desire to remain anonymous.
2008 Dreams Include:
Nonprofit: L.C.C.C.S. Children's Development
Center
Dream: A wheelchair ramp and mounting hardware
for the family vehicle for Caleb
Amount: $899.94
Nonprofit: L.C.C.C.S. Children's Development
Center
Dream: A customized manual wheelchair and
portable ramp for Mattea, a thirteen year-old with
multiple disabilities
Amount: $2,500
Nonprofit: Salvation Army
Dream: A "Warm Coat Fund" to provide needy
individuals with immediate assistance when they need
warm winter coats
Amount: $2,000
Nonprofit: Shepherd of the Streets
Dream: Prescription assistance for 55 to 65
individuals in need
Amount: $2,500
Nonprofit: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lycoming
County
Dream: Pedometers and a special trip for
children and their mentors
Amount: $2,375
Nonprofit: Valley View Nursing Center
Dream: An outdoor planter for Sunrise Terrace
Amount: $1,000
Nonprofit: YWCA's Liberty House
Dream: An iMac computer with video editing
software for the digital storytelling project
Amount: $2,049
Nonprofit: The Center
Dream: Supplies to refurbish the stage at The
Center
Amount: $1,148.65
How the Dreams are Selected
Non-profit agencies, churches and schools are invited
to submit applications to nominate a person, family or
program with a special need for inclusion in the Book of
Dreams. The Book of Dreams' Committee reviews and
selects needs from the submitted applications to be
included in each edition. Requested funding is limited
to $2,500 per need.
Inclusion in the Book of Dreams in NO WAY affects an
organization's consideration for other grants offered by
the Williamsport-Lycoming Community Foundation. These
are two (2) separate initiatives under the Foundation
and are NOT in competition with each other in any way.
If you are affiliated with a nonprofit agency, school,
or church, and would like to receive an application for
next year's Book of Dreams project, please contact the
Foundation office at (570) 321-1500 or e-mail us at
fcfpa@fcfpa.org.
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