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
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. We will see you at the Metropolitan on February 22, 2025 to support Robbinsdale Area Schools!
Silent auction is open now!
Grant applications are now open for 2025-2026 Hands-on Learning Grants
Are you seeking some funding for a dream project in your classroom or program? Staff in Robbinsdale Area Schools are encouraged to submit an application for a Hands-on Learning Grant from Seven Dreams Education Foundation. Think outside the box and submit a grant request for up to $3000 to fund an innovative and hands-on learning opportunity for your students. The application process for Hands-on Learning grants is now open. Applications are due no later than April 9, 2025. You may submit up to two (2) applications. Seven Dreams is unlikely to fund more than one grant to the same applicant. If you have several creative ideas for grants, please share your ideas with your colleagues and encourage them to apply.
This cycle of Hands-on Learning grants continues to be funded through the Staff Charitable Giving Campaign. New in 2025 is funding from Bird Bash 2025. The theme for Bird Bash 2025 is "Elevating our Hands-On Learning Grants" to fund innovative and educational opportunities to engage students.
You can access the grant application here.
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.
What We Fund
To enhance learning, Seven Dreams funds Hands-On Learning Grant requests from teachers, and district-wide initiatives identified by the foundation.
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!
Hands-On Learning Grants
Enhancing classroom learning and affirming teacher creativity, we award $500-$2,500 grants for a wide variety of projects.
District-Wide Initiatives funded by the Bird Bash
Impacting students since our first Bird Bash Gala event in 2014 with large district-wide initiatives.
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!
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.
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!”
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.
270+
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.
Our Board
The Seven Dreams Education Foundation has an Executive Director and 16 Board members made up of parents, staff and community members, in addition to one School District Administration Liaison.
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.