Sustainability Statement
The New Dream has always had a focus on sustainable goals and actions. We believe in being careful stewards of the land we occupy, and have large gardens all over the property. They are used as teaching areas, along with our chickens who provide a great source of compost for the garden beds.
We recycle: cardboard, paper, glass, cans, electronics and compostable food waste.
Our purchasing reflects our values – many of our paper goods are produced with recycled content. The building has LED lighting throughout, and we choose Energy Star rated equipment. The kitchen is a hub of the Center, and uses non-disposable dishes, cups and silverware.
As a non-profit 501(c)3 organization, the New Dream Family Center is thriving due in part to careful managing of our financial resources, and in this way offers ongoing economic support to the community. We have a diverse Board of Directors who oversee the fiscal management and support the Management Team by being available when we have policy questions or a crisis like the pandemic comes along. The Board of Directors are drawn from committed individuals from all walks of life in our community. They are professionals and many are parents, but above all share a common interest in the mission of New Dream. They and we believe that child care rooted in cultural education and environmental stewardship is the best way to nurture childhood curiosity and learning. At New Dream, kids explore their natural world in our organic gardens, see the simple wonder of our chickens laying eggs, and embrace diversity in their classrooms.
The New Dream Board is devoted to guiding and empowering principles of the Center because we believe children can change the world! We invite you to visit the Center to see how your family can become a part of our New Dream.
Board Members
- Juliet Machado, President
- Nohely Bonilla, Treasurer
- Deena Scheidt, Secretary
- Stephanie Dixon, Member at Large
- Sabrina Hershey-Black, Member at Large
- Alex P., Member at Large
- Jenn Pitrey, Member at Large
- Lisa Rau, Member at Large