Dreamer Dinner

Dream Dinner

The Dreamer Dinner is IHADLA’s major annual fundraiser. It’s an opportunity for us to honor local luminaries, while also recognizing the amazing work our Dream-Scholars have achieved. Stay tuned for more information on the 2019 Dreamer Dinner. Interested in sponsoring the Dreamer Dinner Gala? Contact our director of marketing and development here.

2018 “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles Dreamer Dinner Gala

The 2018 “I Have A Dream” Foundation – Los Angeles Dreamer Dinner took place on March 18 at the Skirball Cultural Center. The annual gala honored those who inspire hopes and dreams for Los Angeles at-risk youth and their families, showcasing the wonderful work being done by IHADLA to break the cycle of poverty through education, empowerment, and opportunity. Emceed by actor and comedian, Melissa Peterman, attendees heard from IHADLA Dreamers from our programs in Inglewood, Watts, and Boyle Heights–warming the hearts and inspiring everyone present.

This year IHADLA was proud to honor the following:

Thom Sherman – Sr. EVP, Programming, CBS Entertainment
Regina King – Emmy-Winning Actress/Director/Producer
Father Greg, Richard Cabral, and Jose Arellano – Homeboy Industries
Larry Wilmore – Emmy-Winning Writer, Producer, and Performer

Check out some of the highlights of the 2018 IHADLA Dreamer Dinner:

Past Dreamer Dinners

Our annual Dreamer Dinner is always full of fun, surprises, and inspiring stories about IHADLA’s work. Check out the videos below to see highlights from our past two galas. For a full recap of last year’s Dinner, please check out our 2017 Dreamer Dinner Thank You Recap.