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1 Day, 100 Dreams

December 2nd, 2025

From October 1 – December 2, we’re rallying our community to raise $50,000 to unlock 100 dreams.
 
These dreams come from every corner of AISS—our scholars, staff, ambassadors,
alumni, and board members. Each one reflects hope, resilience, and the belief that
education and opportunity can change lives.

 
Every $500 raised reveals another dream—whether it’s a scholar striving toward a
STEM career, an alum paying it forward, or a mentor imagining what’s possible for the next generation.

Empowering Tomorrow's STEM Leaders🚀

Our Mission is to guide high-achieving, economically disadvantaged high school students interested in pursuing a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Our goal is to break the cycle of poverty.
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$2500 Sponsor a Scholar🎓

A donation of $2500 equips a scholar with funds that will go directly into funding their college application and future tuition expenses

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$1000 Laptop💻

A donation of $1000 equips a scholar with a high-performance laptop, powerful enough to handle advanced STEM coursework, research, and innovation.

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$500 STEM Kit🔬

A donation of $500 would give the scholars access to advanced tools and resources to dive deeply into STEM learning and hand-on projects.

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$150 Transportation🚌

Donations directly fund the transportation costs for our study trips where scholars get exposure to professionals across many industries.

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$100 Workshop Seat🧑‍🏫

Each $100 is contributed towards the professional and soft-skills workshops that prepare the scholars to be successful after college and beyond.

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$250 Stipend💵

Your donation directly funds the stipend that the scholars receive throughout their time at the program. This stipend directly supports their college applications.

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$50 STEM Materials🧪

Every $50 provides STEM materials for labs and projects that the scholars complete through the duration of the program.

💫Dream Wall💫

These dreams come from every corner of AISS—our scholars, staff, ambassadors,
alumni, and board members. Each one reflects hope, resilience, and the belief that education and opportunity can change lives.

🎉Donation Progress🎉

$40,680

 raised of 

$50,000

Visit our GiveButter Campaign

Disclaimer: The dreams shared on this wall represent the hopes and aspirations of our scholars, alumni, staff, ambassadors, and board members. Donations to the 1 Day, 100 Dreams campaign support AISS programs as a whole and are not directed toward any specific individual.

✨ Dream Reveal ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal ✨

Our Executive Director leads with vision and heart — and today, we’re sharing their dream for AISS and our scholars. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$500

✨ Dream Reveal ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal ✨

Meet Lucia Walker, our board secretary. We continue to share their dreams and why they support AISS.

Milestone Goal

$3,000

✨ Dream Reveal 10✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 10✨

Dream #10 belongs to Lexi Alarcon — and it’s one worth hearing. 🌟
What’s one dream from your younger years that still inspires you today?

Milestone Goal

$5,000

✨ Dream Reveal 15✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 15✨

Every AISS staff member brings heart and purpose to our mission. 💙🧡

Today we’re celebrating one of their dreams — a vision that keeps us moving forward.

Milestone Goal

$7,500

✨ Dream Reveal 20 ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 20 ✨

Our scholars dream of futures filled with purpose, creativity, and impact. 💙🧡

Today we’re celebrating one of those incredible dreams.

Milestone Goal

$10,000

✨ Dream Reveal 25✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 25✨

Curiosity is where every great idea begins. Today we’re sharing a scholar’s dream shaped by passion, persistence, and potential. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$12,500

✨ Dream Reveal 30✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 30✨

Our supporters believe deeply in the power of opportunity.
Today we’re sharing a dream from one of them — a reminder of why this work matters. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$15,000

✨ Dream Reveal 35✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 35✨

Today’s dream comes from a scholar who’s ready to lead, innovate, and make their mark on the world. We’re so proud to share it. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$17,500

✨ Dream Reveal ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal ✨

Our board members don’t just guide AISS — they dream alongside our scholars. Today we’re sharing one of their visions for the future. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$1,000

✨ Dream Reveal 7 ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 7 ✨

What’s one dream you had in high school that still inspires you today? 💭
Our scholars are sharing theirs all season long—and your support helps make them possible. Meet Patrick Santos, future engineer!

Milestone Goal

$3,500

✨ Dream Reveal 11 ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 11 ✨

Natalie Gonzalez’s dream was unlocked thanks to supporters like you. 💙
Every donation brings another story to light and gives our students the tools to chase their future.

Milestone Goal

$5,500

✨ Dream Reveal 16✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 16✨

Each AISS scholar carries a dream that tells a story — of ambition, resilience, and what it means to believe in yourself. 💙🧡

Here’s one of those stories.

Milestone Goal

$8,000

✨ Dream Reveal 21✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 21✨

Behind every scholar’s success is a team that believes in their potential. 💙🧡

Today we’re highlighting one of our staff members and the dream that keeps them inspired to make a difference.

Milestone Goal

$10,500

✨ Dream Reveal 26✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 26✨

Behind every AISS scholar is a parent whose hopes fuel their path forward.

Today we’re sharing one of those dreams — a vision filled with pride, love, and belief in what’s possible. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$13,000

✨ Dream Reveal 31✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 31✨

Every member of our AISS team has a dream — for our students, for our programs, and for our community. 💙🧡

Today, we’re proud to share one of those dreams as part of our journey to unlock 100 AISS dreams.

Milestone Goal

$15,500

✨ Dream Reveal 36✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 36✨

Every dream is a step toward a brighter future. Today we’re celebrating a scholar’s vision that inspires all of us. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$18,000

✨ Dream Reveal ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal ✨

Our scholars are the heart of AISS. Today we’re sharing one of their dreams — a vision for the future they’re working hard to achieve. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$1,500

✨ Dream Reveal 8 ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 8 ✨

If you could design anything to make the world better, what would it be? 💡
That’s the kind of question our scholars are asking—and answering—through their dreams.
Meet Kelly Godines, future pediatric plastic surgeon.

Milestone Goal

$4,000

✨ Dream Reveal 12 ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 12 ✨

Karla believes that every dream we unlock—student or staff—adds to something greater.
Together, our team is building more than programs; we’re building pathways.

Milestone Goal

$6,000

✨ Dream Reveal 17✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 17✨

Behind every scholar’s success is a team that believes in their potential. 💙🧡

Today we’re sharing a dream from one of our dedicated AISS staff members who helps make those futures possible.

Milestone Goal

$8,500

✨ Dream Reveal 22✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 22✨


Our parents are the foundation of every scholar’s journey — encouraging, supporting, and dreaming alongside them.

Today we’re honored to share a parent’s dream for their child’s future. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$11,000

✨ Dream Reveal 27✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 27✨

Our supporters and ambassadors lift up our scholars every day.
Today we’re sharing one of their dreams — a vision that reflects the heart of our AISS community. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$13,500

✨ Dream Reveal 32✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 32✨

Behind every step forward is a board committed to creating opportunity for our scholars. Today we’re proud to share a board member’s dream that inspires our entire community. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$16,000

🌟 Our team has dreams too! 🌟

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🌟 Our team has dreams too! 🌟

This GivingTuesday, we’re sharing the hopes and aspirations of our staff alongside our scholars. Every donation helps us unlock 100 dreams from Oct 1 – Dec 2.

Milestone Goal

$2,000

Mid Campaign Message

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Mid Campaign Message

Our Executive Director, Debbie Wells, shares what 1 Day, 100 Dreams means to all of us at AISS. 🌟

It’s more than a campaign—it’s a movement built on belief, opportunity, and community.

Take a moment to listen, be inspired, and join us in helping unlock more dreams.

Milestone Goal

$0

✨ Dream Reveal 13 ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 13 ✨

Our scholars are the heart of AISS — each one dreaming big and building a future in STEM. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$6,500

✨ Dream Reveal 18✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 18✨

Our AISS board members are dreamers too — leading with vision and heart to build brighter futures for our scholars. 💙🧡

Today we’re proud to share one of their dreams for the future of AISS.

Milestone Goal

$9,000

✨ Dream Reveal 23✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 23✨

Every AISS scholar carries a vision for the future — and today, we’re honored to share one of them. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$11,500

✨ Dream Reveal 28✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 28✨

Our scholars dream big — and today, we’re spotlighting a vision that reaches far beyond the classroom. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$14,000

✨ Dream Reveal 33✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 33✨

The future of STEM is bright, and our scholars are leading the way. Today we’re sharing one of their dreams. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$16,500

🌟 Our team has dreams too! 🌟

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🌟 Our team has dreams too! 🌟

We continue to share the hopes and aspirations of our staff alongside our scholars. Meet Lama Ziq, our Fund Development Manager.

Milestone Goal

$2,500

✨ Dream Reveal 9 ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 9 ✨

Jonathan Fuentes has joined AISS with a purpose—to help others dream bigger. 🌟

Everyone on our team came here for a reason. What inspired you to do the work you do?

Milestone Goal

$4,500

✨ Dream Reveal 14✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 14✨

Every dream begins with curiosity — and our scholars are proving what’s possible when passion meets opportunity. 💙🧡

Today we’re proud to share one of their dreams for the future in STEM.

Milestone Goal

$7,000

✨ Dream Reveal 19 ✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 19 ✨

Our AISS staff are the heartbeat of our mission — turning vision into action every day. 💙🧡

Today we’re sharing one of their dreams for the future of AISS and the scholars we serve.

Milestone Goal

$9,500

✨ Dream Reveal 24✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 24✨

Our team doesn’t just work toward goals — they work toward dreams. 💙🧡

This week, we’re sharing a staff member’s vision for how AISS can continue to empower students and create lasting change.

Milestone Goal

$12,000

✨ Dream Reveal 29✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 29✨


Our alumni are turning lived experiences into meaningful goals.
Today we’re sharing one of their dreams — a reflection of determination, growth, and the impact of AISS. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$14,500

✨ Dream Reveal 34✨

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✨ Dream Reveal 34✨

Our alumni carry the spirit of AISS into every new chapter.
Today we’re sharing one of their dreams — a vision shaped by perseverance and purpose. 💙🧡

Milestone Goal

$17,000

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