Get ready and get set because 1,000 Dreams Fund’s Junior Board is bringing back its annual virtual fundraiser, but this year, we’re switching things up with an exciting “Chase the Dream: An Amazing Race” theme — and we can’t wait! Join us on Thursday, November 12, for a high-energy night of trivia, friendly competition, and plenty
Big things happened at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) this week — and we’re pretty excited to tell you about one of them. On September 22, 1,000 Dreams Fund founder and CEO Christie Garton joined leaders from around the world in New York City for the CGI 2026 Annual Meeting, where she took the stage
Announced from the Leaders Stage, the three-year Commitment to Action will break down geographic barriers by connecting 300,000 young people worldwide with professional mentors and access to workplace pathways. NEW YORK — SEPT. 22, 2026 — 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), a national nonprofit dedicated to investing in the dreams of talented young women and students
Equipping the next generation of healthcare leaders is so important in today’s world — and it’s something we don’t take lightly at 1,000 Dreams Fund. There are so many students with big, bold dreams in this vertical and we’re honored to help fuel them. That’s one of the many reasons we’re thrilled to bring back
We recently stepped up the energy this summer with our 2nd Annual 1,000 Dreams Fund Zumbathon on Sunday, July 26 — and we had a blast! Even better? This free, high-energy event made all the right moves to support brighter futures. Ginger Girard, a dedicated member of 1,000 Dreams Fund’s Junior Board, returned for the
Back-to-school season is here — and it always feels like a time that’s buzzing with energy and potential. We especially love this time of year because it means we get to introduce our new class of very-deserving 1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund recipients for 2026! As our flagship scholarship, this program helps support the dreams of
At the end of May, our two 2026 Broadcast Cadets wrapped up their last day at Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Center, (RBC), powered by AWS, in Seattle, Washington — and it was every bit the milestone moment we could have hoped for. The Broadcast Cadetship, now in its second year, is a three-month paid opportunity
Our Fellows selected to the 2026 BroadcastHER Academy Fellowship for Women & Fems in Esports & Gaming cohort just traveled to Atlanta, Ga., for an unforgettable trip for Games Week Georgia. This year’s Fellows — BM0R3Natural, reluscent, FizzyIce5, solJinx, and MorganOfTheLeaf — spent four packed days learning directly from creators and executives, networking with industry
It’s hard to believe but we are already in the EIGHTH year of our BroadcastHER Academy Fellowship for Women & Fems in Esports & Gaming – and we’re so excited to introduce our 2026 Fellows to you! This annual program, in partnership with partners HyperX, Ghost Gaming, and Skillshot Media continues our mission of amplifying
Ten years ago, one idea sparked something powerful: what if every dream had a chance? What started as founder and CEO Christie Garton’s vision to remove barriers for women has grown into a movement — fueling ambition, unlocking opportunities, and changing lives. This is where it all began. And we’re just getting started! In April,
