The Dream Factory inc. is a national, not for profit, volunteer, dream fulfilling organization based in Louisville, Kentucky. There are currently 32 chapters throughout the US with more being developed each year. The goal of the Dream Factory is to create the moment of a lifetime for critically and chronically ill children. We are proud to be the only Wish granting organization that is all volunteer on the Chapter level.
The Dream Factory is committed to fulfilling the dreams of critically and chronically ill children ages 3-18. For a child to receive a dream there are only a few criteria. The first being, the child needs to have been diagnosed with a critical or chronic illness. The second criterion is that the child has not received a dream from another dream fulfilling organization.
The fulfillment of dreams is not based on financial need and our gift of a dream is not given as charity. We do what we can to make a child and his/her families take time to focus their attention on something other than the illness which they face daily. A trip to Disney, a computer, a new pool, or meeting their favorite sorts team is a Dream come true for a child facing numerous Doctor visits, surgeries or medical treatments.
Individual, corporate donations and community fundraisers support the local Dream Factory chapters. It is important to mention that a large majority (96.1%) of every dollar raised by our chapter stays with our chapter. Our goal is to keep general and administrative costs to the barest minimum so that our funds go where it is most important- the fulfillment of dreams.
The Dream Factory of Maine - York Chapter fulfilled our first Dream in July 1986. In 2011 we celebrated our 25th Anniversary.
If you are interested in learning more about the Dream Factory, would like to find out about volunteer opportunities, know a child who may be eligible for a dream, or would like to make a financial contribution, please email us at maine@dreamfactoryinc.org or call us at 207-646-3344. Or send inquiries to: The Dream Factory of Maine - York Chapter, P.O. Box 653, Cape Neddick, ME. 03992
