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GIVING BACK
The Dream Program
story by Lynn Lofton photos courtesy of The Dream Program
Established in 2006, the Dream Program provides opportunities for people with all types of disabilities, ages
ten and above all across the Coast to participate in organized sports, the arts, and social activities.
“It was founded by Troy and Lindsay Trigg, who after spending time in Colorado completing their education and volunteering with a similar organization, returned home realizing there was no such organization
on the Coast,” says Executive Director
Billy Dungan. “They accepted
the challenge and established the
organization.”
Opportunities include basketball, softball, bowling, flag football, water fitness classes, swimming, art classes, music classes, pickleball clinics, soccer clinics, and tennis clinics. Social activities include twice monthly board game—karaoke nights, two floats in the annual Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade, an annual award banquet, dinner and dance, and the annual Christmas Party.
“Dream Program partners with other organizations having similar missions when possible. Under the guidance of an advisor from the Dream Program and another
from the Kiwanis Club, participants elect their own officers, learn to conduct their own monthly meetings and select their own monthly community projects,” Dungan said.
The Dream Program is not affiliated
with any state, national or government organization and financially relies upon the generosity of individuals, businesses, civic organizations, and fund raising efforts.
A board member, Dungan accepted the leadership position after the Triggs moved away. “What began as a dream and a softball game has now matured into providing over 20 different activities and events annually and they are all free of charge to the participants and their families,” Dungan says.
228.471.5054 www.dreamprogram.net
Bacot Foundation of South Mississippi
Together We Are Making a Difference
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