Help Keep the Doors Open for Young Dreamers
Creative Dreams Outreach Center (CDOC) has supported middle and high school students for 20 years. The students who frequent the Center are from right here in our own community. Some come from foster group homes, foster families, and single-parent families. Some are at-risk youth. Some are on the Autism spectrum.
“CDOC is a place for students to spend their free time after school and during the summer, finding their God-given talent,” says Executive Director Jennifer Pinti. “Through a seven-week summer camp program and after-school program during the school year, students learn creative arts and life skills.”
The center has an art studio, dance studio, sewing lab, computer lab, half-court basketball gym, and three music rooms. Equipped with a commercial kitchen, the center provides lunch for students in the summer and dinner during the school year.
CDOC was the passion of Jackie Stouffer, who started the organization 20 years ago. Following Jackie’s retirement, the staff continued operating the center and serving families. Jennifer now leads the organization’s continued growth and vision for the future.
City of Sugar Land Council Member Suzanne Whatley, who knew Jackie when she started the organization, is now a part of the CDOC event committee. “I believe in the passion behind this program, so I said I’m in—just tell me how I can help.”
Suzanne is working with the committee to manage two annual events: the 3rd Annual Designer Purse Bingo on September 13th and the 2nd Annual Top Golf Tournament on February 27th.
But the events aren’t enough. At risk of closing its doors, CDOC has launched its Keep the Dream Alive campaign with the goal of raising $175,000 by December. The board has generously committed to match donations up to $30,000, so your donation can really make a difference.
“Students need a place to spend time during summer and after school. Where else would these students be without Creative Dreams Outreach Center?” Suzanne asks.
“We provide a safe space for these students and mentorship to help them determine and achieve their goals. We call our students ‘dreamers,’” Jennifer explains. “Help us keep the dream alive. Click on the QR code and give us a chance.”
Creative Dreams Outreach Center
281-208-2018
1730 Staffordshire Road
Stafford, TX 77477
creativedoc.org
Jennifer Pinti
Executive Director, Creative Dreams Outreach Center
Suzanne Whatley
City of Sugar Land Council Member and Creative Dreams volunteer
