DREAM Mobile brings STEAM and recreational opportunities to Detroit students amid federal funding cuts

Michigan stands to lose more than $81M in educational resources amid funding cuts

Detroit students are entering a school year marked by uncertainty. Across the country, $6.2 billion in federal education funding has been withheld, creating one of the most significant shortfalls public schools have faced in years.Michigan alone stands to lose $81.6 million across four critical programs -- more than $65 per student -- which will impact after-school enrichment, 21st Century Community Learning Centers, educator development and English learner support.

The DREAM Mobile partners with Detroit Public Schools Community District to bring STEAM activities to students across Detroit during the school year.

They visit five participating schools Monday through Friday and engage with students in grades K-8. In the first semester of this school year, the DREAM Mobile saw hundreds of kids each day and had over 8,300 interactions with students!

The DREAM Mobile allows kids to dream big by bringing recreational programming that isn’t as accessible in the community directly to you. You choose from a menu of partners that specialize in activities like sports, arts and crafts, dance and more, and then a trained staff comes directly to your location to provide that form of play for the youth.

The DREAM Mobile currently visits with Detroit schools, camps, and afterschool programs and is available all year long.