Jordana Zarut
Founder / Chief Philanthropy Officer
About us
Children Have Dreams Too
Established in 2009, Young Dreams Community Outreach (YDCO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Miami-Dade County, Florida, dedicated to supporting underprivileged children and their educational success.
We provide essential resources and materials to empower children and families, fostering lasting community memories. With the help of volunteers, grants, and community supporters, we aim to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, and we invite others to join us in our mission to ensure the success of Young Dreams Community Outreach.
Mission Statement
Young Dreams Community Outreach is dedicated to empowering children, families, and individuals through education, opportunity, and compassion.
Our current programs include Adopt a Classroom, providing essential school supplies and teacher support; Snack Pack Distribution, helping fight childhood hunger; Career Closet & Open Closet Events, offering free professional clothing, resume assistance, and headshots to help individuals enter or re-enter the workforce with confidence; and Respect the Ride, a motorcycle awareness program promoting road safety and saving lives through education.
Together, these initiatives create brighter futures by meeting immediate needs while inspiring long-term success.
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Helping each other can make world better
Fundraising
Fundraising unites us in generosity, enabling us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we care about.
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Meet Our
Dream Team
Good people doing great things and giving back to our communities.
Cynthia Ayala
Director of Programs and Fund Raising
Jennifer Rivera
Director of Legal Affairs
Damayi Vega
Director of Finance