The Louisiana Life Safety and Security Association (LLSSA) respectfully asks for your support in funding the 2025 DREAMS Intervention Program at the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM). This life-changing program is shaping the future workforce—including the young professionals who may one day join the life safety, security, and fire protection industries.
About the DREAMS Program
DREAMS (Developing Responsible, Empowered, and Motivated Students) is a three-year, curriculum-based mentorship and leadership development program designed for middle school students. It begins with 6th graders and continues through 8th grade, helping students build self-worth, set academic and career goals, learn life skills, and develop leadership qualities.
ULM college students serve as mentors, and respected community members serve as senior mentors. The program is anchored by a five-day summer camp (July 21–25, 2025), followed by three one-day Saturday workshops during the academic year. Participation is completely free for students, eliminating economic barriers and ensuring access for those who need it most.
Why We Need Your Support
LLSSA believes this program is creating the foundation for a stronger, more capable future workforce. But to continue this important work, we need help covering core costs, including:
- Housing for college mentors on campus
- Meals for campers, mentors, and volunteers
- Camp T-shirts for all participants
- Educational and activity supplies
- Bottled water and daily essentials
The total estimated cost for the summer camp is $8,000, and LLSSA is working to raise funds to ensure its success.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Your association can support DREAMS at any level:
- Lift Sponsor – $100+: Recognition in DREAMS communications and on social media
- Propel Sponsor – $500+: Includes a certificate of appreciation and verbal recognition at events
- Altitude Sponsor – $2,000+: Includes your logo on camp T-shirts
- Title Sponsor – $5,000+: Premier placement on all materials, speaking opportunity, and a commemorative plaque from ULM
Why It Matters to Our Industry
These students represent the talent pipeline for our trades—individuals who could become future technicians, business owners, inspectors, and advocates for safety and security. By supporting DREAMS, we’re not only investing in students’ lives, we’re investing in the future of our workforce and the sustainability of our industry.
We hope you will join us in making the 2025 DREAMS Program possible. Together, we can lift up the next generation and make a lasting impact.
For donation details or sponsorship materials, please contact Kristin Chandler at (318) 342-1144 or morris@ulm.edu.