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Making History: 1,000 Dreams Fund Founder Christie Garton Named to the 2025 Entreprenista 100

We are thrilled to share that Christie Garton, founder and CEO of 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), has been named a 2025 Entreprenista 100 Award Winner. Nearly ten years in, this recognition reflects a movement in motion — one that continues to make history by turning dreams into real, measurable impact. Presented by Entreprenista, this recognition

As the Workforce Continues to Shift, 1,000 Dreams Fund and Twitch Women’s Guild Place Their Bet on Community-Driven Programming

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As the Workforce Continues to Shift, 1,000 Dreams Fund and Twitch Women’s Guild Place Their Bet on Community-Driven Programming In its third year, the Streams for Dreams fundraiser hosted by 1DF and Twitch Women’s Guild returns at a moment when community-led support for women matters more than ever WASHINGTON — Feb. 23,

Join 1,000 Dreams Fund’s 2026 Women’s Month History Charity Fundraiser with Twitch Women’s Guild

1,000 Dreams Fund is thrilled to team up with the Twitch Women’s Guild on our Streams For Dreams charity fundraiser — our annual, month-long fundraising campaign in celebration of Women’s History Month 2026. Throughout March, creators and supporters across Twitch will come together to uplift women and fems in content creation, culminating in a special

1,000 Dreams Fund and Riot Games Welcome Two New Cadets for 2026

We’re so excited to introduce you to our two new cadets for our 1,000 Dreams Fund Broadcasting Cadetship in partnership with Riot Games’ Remote Broadcast Center (RBC), powered by AWS, in Seattle, Washington. This program is truly such a unique opportunity that helps early career professionals in esports production. The three-month paid cadetship offers a

1,000 Dreams Fund Announces the 2025 Paliwal Club of 100 S.T.E.A.M. and Music Scholarship Winners!

Welcome to the Paliwal Club of 100 Class of 2025 Scholars There’s no better way to kick off the New Year than by introducing you to our Paliwal Club of 100 S.T.E.A.M. and Music Scholars Class of 2025! The Paliwal Club of 100, which was launched in partnership with the Ila and Dinesh Paliwal Foundation,

1,000 Dreams Fund Announces the Winners of Our 9th Annual ‘New Face of Tech’ Scholarship Program with HARMAN

Welcome to the 2025 New Faces of Tech! We are in the NINTH year of our “New Face of Tech” Scholarship Program – powered by HARMAN – and we are thrilled to be announcing 50 new scholarship recipients! We are proud to spotlight one of our largest groups of New Face of Tech winners in the history

Announcing 1,000 Dreams Fund’s 2025 Colgate-Palmolive Scholars!

1,000 Dreams Fund Announces 2025 Colgate-Palmolive Scholars, Empowering the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders! We’re so excited to announce our 2025 Colgate-Palmolive Scholars! This scholarship program is an incredible funding opportunity that’s specifically designed for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.  Created in partnership with Colgate-Palmolive, the worldwide leader in oral health and leader

Announcing 1,000 Dreams Fund’s Inaugural Mentor-Raiser – Join Us In Honor of National Mentoring Month!

At 1,000 Dreams Fund (1DF), we believe time is an incredibly powerful gift you can give. In honor of National Mentoring Month in January, we’re inviting mentors and leaders across our community to turn a single hour into lasting impact through our Mentor-Raiser. From Thursday, January 29 through Thursday , February 26, mentors are encouraged

Fuel Your Future: Our 1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund 2026 Application Is Now Open!

A new year brings new possibilities – and if 2026 is the year you’re ready to invest in your future, we’re here to help make it happen. Our 1,000 Dreams Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for 2026! This opportunity is designed for ambitious students who are taking bold steps toward their academic and career

Our Dreams Came True in 2025 Thanks to You!

As we close the books on 2025, one thing is crystal clear: dreams thrive when community shows up — and you showed up in powerful, generous, and deeply meaningful ways. Our year‑end fundraising initiatives were more than just campaigns. They were a collective statement of belief in young women with big dreams and bold potential.