Seven Dreams
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Seven Dreams Education Foundation

The Seven Dreams name comes from the 7 cities in the Robbinsdale Area Schools district

Brooklyn Center | Brooklyn Park | Crystal | Golden Valley

New Hope | Plymouth | Robbinsdale

and all our open enrollment students

We help the students of Robbinsdale Area Schools succeed by funding innovative educational programs and grants that enhance individual skills and experiences.

 

Bird Bash 2025 tickets are now available here!

This year's theme is Elevating our Hands-On Learning Grants, allowing more grants to fund innovative educational experiences for teachers/staff to engage their students. Join us at the Metropolitan on February 22, 2025 to support Robbinsdale Area Schools!

Bird Bash early pricing until 12/21
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About Us

We make educational dreams come true for the students in the seven communities that make up the Robbinsdale Area Schools. Read our 2023-24 Annual Report.

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What We Fund

To enhance learning, Seven Dreams funds Hands-On Learning Grant requests from teachers, and district-wide initiatives identified by the foundation.

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Events

The 12th annual Bird Bash elevating Hands-On Learning Grants will be on February 22, 2025 at the Metropolitan in Golden Valley. Purchase tickets here.

 

What We Fund

Working with school and community members, the foundation raises funds to give back to our school district. Our goal: inspiring and fulfilling educational dreams and experiences for all of our students!

 
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Hands-On Learning Grants

Enhancing classroom learning and affirming teacher creativity, we award $500-$2,500 grants for a wide variety of projects.

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District-Wide Initiatives funded by the Bird Bash

Impacting students since our first Bird Bash Gala event in 2014 with large district-wide initiatives.

 
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Gifts

Honoring your favorite teacher with a treat at the end of the school year! Donate $25 to Seven Dreams and write a personalized thank you message. Gifts may be purchased in May!

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Instruments 4 Kids

Collecting and repairing nearly 500 used instruments to put in the hands of students who need them and raising over $46,000 to pay for repairs.

 
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Our Mission

We bring together our community, educators, parents, businesses and civic leaders to secure ways and means for the inspiration and engagement of all students in the Robbinsdale Area Schools.

 
 
I am grateful for Seven Dreams Education Foundation. The work you do supports teachers thinking, “what if”? We know that the foundation, and our community, supports teachers’ ideas of innovation. Seven Dreams has funded countless projects that have touched students from Pre-K to Adult learning. Projects that make the lives of our students richer! Thank you, Seven Dreams!
— Kris Haagenson Lead Media and Technology Integration Specialist

Our Impact

Raising over $1,500,000 since 2003, we are enhancing learning by funding creative, innovative ideas and making a big difference in our students’ lives. Help us broaden our reach and make more dreams come true!

 

$1,500,000

Over $1,400,000 raised to support programming for our students! Our annual Bird Bash gala events have raised almost half.

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Hands-On Learning grants awarded to teachers and staff to enhance learning in the classroom, and beyond.

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One larger district-wide initiative is funded each year from the Bird Bash gala proceeds. 11 project initiatives have been funded since 2014. In 2023, we raised a record-breaking $65,000 for the Middle School Wellness Centers project.

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479 musical instruments have been donated. Used instruments are collected and repaired for district students in need so they can participate in our band and orchestra programs.

 
 

Get Involved

We encourage you to attend our events, volunteer and donate. Follow us on Facebook and sign up for our Constant Contact newsletter.

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Join us in making dreams come true for Robbinsdale Area Students! We need lots of volunteers for the Bird Bash planning committees, and for other board committees. Consider joining the Board of Directors.

Make a Donation

Your gift is critical to enriching the education of our students. Make a difference and donate today!

District 281 Alumni

Are you alumni of Robbinsdale Area Schools? There are many ways you can give back to our schools, including serving on the Seven Dreams Alumni Committee.