CHILDREN ARE CARRYING MORE THAN THEIR BACKPACKS.
Stress. Anxiety. Trauma. Bullying. Low self-esteem. Even thoughts of suicide.
For too many children and teens, these invisible burdens follow them into classrooms, homes, relationships, and communities.
Through mindfulness, movement, creative expression, conflict resolution, and reframing, children and teens learn to regulate emotions, manage stress, communicate more effectively, strengthen relationships, and challenge limiting beliefs about themselves.
We believe the strength, creativity, resilience, and possibility are already within them.
We are not planting the seeds. We are helping children uncover what has always been there.
UNPACK THE WEIGHT.
REFRAME THE STORY.
UNCOVER THE STRENGTH WITHIN.
This Give Miami Day, help us put practical tools into the hands of young people who need them.
OUR IMPACT IS MORE THAN A NUMBER.
7,000+ CHILDREN, TEENS & FAMILIES REACHED
Behind every number is a story.
A child learning to pause before reacting.
A teen discovering healthier ways to navigate stress and conflict.
A young person beginning to question a limiting belief about themselves.
A family finding new ways to breathe, communicate, and connect.
We don't measure our impact only by how many young people we reach. We also care about what they are able to carry forward.
Through our programs, young people are introduced to practical tools that support self-awareness, emotional regulation, healthy coping, communication, creativity, connection, and resilience.
We don't just ask, “How many children did we reach?”
We ask, “What tools can they carry forward because we were there?”
YOUR GIFT. THEIR TOOLS. LASTING IMPACT.
$25 — PUT TOOLS IN THEIR HANDS
Journals, creative materials, and mindfulness tools.
$50 — EQUIP A YOUNG PERSON
A yoga mat, water bottle, program T-shirt, and supplies.
$100 — CREATE A WELLNESS EXPERIENCE
Meals, materials, and guided wellness activities.
$250 — INVEST IN THEIR JOURNEY
Funds half of one young person's complete wellness experience.
$500 — SPONSOR ONE YOUNG PERSON
Funds one complete wellness experience.
$1,000 — SPONSOR TWO
$2,500 — SPONSOR FIVE
$5,000 — SPONSOR TEN
$10,000 — SPONSOR TWENTY
EVERY GIFT HAS A PLACE IN THIS VILLAGE.
Whether you give $25 or $10,000, your investment helps put practical tools into the hands of young people.
OUR PROGRAMS
The Safer Community Mindful Program equips teens with tools through mindfulness, movement, conflict resolution, reframing, and wellness practices.
Free Your Mind Summer Camp provides a nurturing space for mindfulness, movement, creativity, emotional wellness, leadership, and self-discovery.
Love Walk Labyrinth — Release. Renew. Return.
A mindful walking experience inviting participants to release what they are carrying, renew their energy, and return to themselves with greater awareness.
Children of the Lotus is our free, annual holistic back-to-school experience, equipping children, teens, and families with tools to enter the school year grounded, connected, confident, and resilient.
Mindful Games makes mindfulness engaging through interactive activities that strengthen focus, emotional awareness, self-regulation, communication, and connection.
BREATHE. MOVE. PAUSE. REFLECT. REFRAME. CREATE. CONNECT.
MORE THAN WHAT THEY HAVE BEEN THROUGH
Sometimes the heaviest thing a child carries is the story they have begun to believe about themselves.
“I'm not good enough.” “I don't belong.” “Things will never change.”
That's why reframing matters.
Reframing doesn't erase difficult experiences. It helps young people see that what happened to them does not have to define who they are or who they can become.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE.
We cannot remove every difficult experience a child will face. But together, we can help make sure they don't face life's difficult moments without tools.
When you give to Dreamcatchers for the Soul, you're not simply supporting a program.
YOU'RE JOINING A VILLAGE.
A village that believes children shouldn't have to carry everything alone—and that their present circumstances do not have to determine their future.
THIS GIVE MIAMI DAY, WILL YOU HELP US?
HELP A CHILD UNPACK THE WEIGHT.
REFRAME THE STORY.
UNCOVER THE STRENGTH WITHIN.
INVEST IN MINDFUL YOUTH.
SAFER COMMUNITIES.
BRIGHTER TOMORROWS.
At Dreamcatchers for the Soul (DCFTS), we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn healthy, holistic ways to navigate depression, trauma, bullying, low self-esteem, and suicidal ideations. We envision a world where
every young person is empowered to live with authenticity—confident in who they are, connected
to their inner voice, and equipped with the tools to face life’s challenges with honesty, resilience,
and self-awareness. Through safe, nurturing spaces, DCFTS helps youth discover their true selves,
express their emotions without judgment, and grow into grounded, compassionate individuals who
shine from the inside out.”
DCFTS is dedicated to creating safe, nurturing spaces where young minds are empowered to face life’s
emotional challenges with courage and clarity. Through transformative, hands-on experiences, we equip
children and teens with practical tools to manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt—building
confidence, emotional resilience, and a strong sense of inner peace.
Organization name
Dreamcatchers for the Soul
Tax id (EIN)
46-1867323
Mission Category
Education & Youth
Program Site Locations
All of Miami-Dade County
Annual Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Primary Population Served
Black/African American/African, General Population, Low-Income Individuals/Families
Address
12968 SW 21ST STREET