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Discipline Respect Education Appreciation Mentoring
Operation DREAM provides developmental opportunities and mentoring support for over 250 boys and young men primarily of color, from kindergarten through high school, who need positive role models.
Our programs are designed around the founding values of DREAM: Discipline, Respect, Education and Appreciation through Mentoring and respond to the needs of the youth. Programs include enrichment activities on Saturdays; tutoring support through academic collaborations on Sundays; workforce development training through Operation Work; athletic opportunities; and fun summer activities.
This comprehensive network of services is intentionally designed to transform boys and young men into adults who are self-sufficient, with plans and goals for their futures, and who are assets to their communities.
Operation DREAM programming is 100% free and transportation is provided also at no cost.
Victor Sosa
Member Support Coach
I am beyond excited to be a part of the Operation DREAM family. Born and raised in the south side of Milwaukee, I have seen and felt the hardships our young men are enduring today. I was fortunate enough to be able to earn my bachelor’s degree from Wisconsin Lutheran College while having been part of the Men’s Soccer team. My passion for helping youth came about in my first year as a soccer coach in 2019. From then on, I knew that it was my mission to use my skillset and passion for helping others to make our community a better place. I am very grateful for the opportunity to be able to serve you and your family.
Freddie Smith Jr.
Member Support Coach
I’m currently a Member Support Coach at Operation Dream. I was born and raise on the eastside of Milwaukee Wisconsin, Which I graduated from Riverside University High School. My personal goal is to plant positive seeds for young men in the inner city of my hometown. I love having my son and the young men I mentor doing positive things together.
Larry Willis
Member Support Coach
Mr. Willis a dedicated Member Support Coach, committed to Operation Dream/Work and the young men he serves. Ask him and he will tell you, there's no greater calling than to serve.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Giacomo Fallucca
Palermo Villa
Vice President
Scott Sampson
S. Investments
Treasurer
Brandon Krause
Wipfli, LLP
Executive Director
Marco D. Morrison
M.S., Ed
Founder
Rodney Bourrage
BOARD MEMBERS
Lupita Avalos
Northwestern Mutual
Harris Turer
Milwaukee Admirals
Sandy Walter
Baird
Stephen L. Werner
Werner & Associates
Mark Wichman, M.D.
Aurora Advanced Healthcare
Adam E. Witkov, Atty
Michael, Best & Friedrich
Rebecca Schimke
Palermo Villa
Joshua Reed
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Betty Chrustowski
Bruce Gendelman Insurance Services
Mark E. Goldstein
Huron Capital Partners (Actuant Corp.- Retired)
Avery L. Goodrich, Atty.
FW Consultants, LLC
David Gruber, Atty.
Gruber Law Offices, LLC
Justin Goodrum
Good Entertainment
Jack Snow
Milwaukee Bucks
Richaad Reed
Luca-Milhaupts, Inc.
Lynda Jackson-Conyers
Milwaukee Times
"We teach life skills to these kids and things they can apply on a day to day basis… and I can see the change.”
- SeDale Washington, Member Support Coach
Our Mission
Operation DREAM provides holistic support and developmental opportunities for boys and young men ages 4 to 19 and their families who live in low income neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Mentoring by successful individuals from the same communities helps them survive and thrive by instilling the grit, determination and resilience needed to overcome circumstances beyond their control.
Our Vision
We unlock the potential of Milwaukee youth through support and empowerment to unify communities.
We Need Your Support Today!
SPECIAL THANKS
Thank you to all our corporate donors that donate to our program yearly. If you would would like to donate to Operation Dream, please contact us!
Vincent Wallace
Member Support Coach
Vincent is currently a Member Support Coach at Operation Dream. He was born and raised on the Northside of Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Bradley Tech High School. He Loves to write, produce and perform music. He pretty much enjoys all forms of art.
He plans to help maximize the strengths in our young men and develop the necessary skills to obtain success in all areas of life. The goal has always been to make the next move your best move.