Who We Are
Teen’s Dream Center is a Washington-based nonprofit organization committed to helping youth and young adults develop the skills, confidence, and support systems needed to successfully transition into adulthood.
We provide practical education and supportive programming in financial literacy, life skills, career readiness, mentoring, academic development, independent living, and social development.
We believe circumstances should never determine a young person’s future. By combining education, encouragement, accountability, and meaningful community connections, Teen’s Dream Center helps participants identify their strengths, develop achievable goals, and create a pathway toward greater independence.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower youth and young adults with the practical skills, financial knowledge, mentorship, education, and supportive resources necessary to achieve greater independence and build successful futures.
Our Vision
We envision communities where every young person—regardless of disability, foster-care experience, economic circumstance, or other barriers—has access to the knowledge, support, and opportunities needed to thrive.
Our Motto
No Generation Lost.
Founder
MeLinda Harvey
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Treasurer
Sherry Leffall
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Secretary
Dolly Martindale
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Instructor
Aveonta Harvey
Ave’ is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. She enjoys showing her creativity through art, photography and vision boards.
Mentor
Joel Harvey
Joel is passionate about basketball and working out. He is a business minded entrepreneur. He enjoys socializing and making new friends. He enjoys helping others.
Meet Our Founder
MeLinda Harvey
Teen’s Dream Center was founded by MeLinda Harvey from a deeply rooted desire to serve young people and help families access the support, education, and opportunities they need to succeed.
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As a mother, mentor, workforce-development professional, and community advocate, MeLinda understands the importance of providing young people with more than encouragement—they also need practical tools, structure, accountability, education, and people who believe in their potential.
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Her faith inspires her personal commitment to service, compassion, integrity, and helping others discover purpose. Through Teen’s Dream Center, she is working to create opportunities that help young people dream bigger, become more independent, and build stronger futures.
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Her vision: No Generation Lost.