West Nashville Dream Center

What West Nashville Dream Center does

West Nashville Dream Center, operating under the trade name Dream Streets, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 that serves under-resourced families in West and North Nashville. Its mission is to protect and empower individuals living in distress, and it operates from two physical community locations (520 39th Avenue N and 2032 25th Avenue N) plus a Saturday mobile food distribution network across multiple street-corner and parking-lot sites including Cumberland View Apartments and New Covenant Christian Church. The organization's program portfolio spans six core service lines: Mobile Food Program (distributing rescued fresh food seven days a week, including dedicated single-mom sites), Moms Group (support and empowerment for single mothers), Students/Dreamers Program (mentorship for youth), Job Readiness Program (CDL, welding, and skill training for justice-involved individuals with placement outcomes at employers such as Save-a-lot), Dream Housing Grant (financial assistance and literacy), and the James R. Brown Transitional Housing Facility (transitional living for those affected by the Middle Tennessee affordable housing crisis). Dream Streets additionally rents its west-location event space (capacity 150, AV-equipped) for board meetings, wellness classes, theater showcases, and receptions. The organization runs an annual fundraising event calendar including the Golden Gala, Dream Shot Golf Tournament, Dream Streets 5K & 10K, and Rise & Dream Breakfast. In 2025, reported operational output included 533,345 pounds of food rescued and distributed, 14,936 families served (17,917 children fed), 14,530 snack bags distributed, and 2,154 volunteers engaged. Revenue is generated through a mix of monthly recurring individual donations (Dream Team, $35-$199/month tiers), multi-tier corporate sponsorships (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze with pricing from $2,500 to $10,000+ per event), event registrations, and event-space rentals. Anchor corporate partners include HCA Healthcare (Title Partner), PNC (Dream Builder Partner), PMC (Golden Gala Title Sponsor), Hilton, Wellpoint, Bank of America, Deloitte, Dollar General, and Walmart, with food donation pipelines anchored by Trader Joe's and Save-a-lot. Headcount is 1-10 employees, and the organization is governed by a board of directors with a leadership team that includes an Event Fundraising Coordinator and on-site transitional housing management.

Name

West Nashville Dream Center

Legal name

Dream Streets

Website

https://dreamstreetstn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dream Streets is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving under-resourced families through mobile food distribution, job readiness training, housing grants, transitional housing, youth mentorship, and single-mother support groups, operating from two community locations and funded by events, corporate sponsorships, and recurring individual donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210), Community Housing Services (62422), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO), Community Fundraisers & Charity Events (Gala/Walks excluded) (MPAGAEAK)

Keywords

• Food distribution services
• Community outreach programs
• Housing assistance services
• Job readiness training
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly recurring donations through Dream Team program at various giving levels ($35-$199/month). One-time donations accepted online or by mail.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Annual sponsorships at platinum, gold, silver, and bronze tiers for events and general corporate support. Major sponsors include HCA (Title Partner), PNC (Dream Builder Partner), PMC (Presenting Sponsor), and many others at various levels.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from event registrations, sponsorships, and fundraising at events including Dream Shot Golf Tournament, Golden Gala, 5K & 10K race, and Rise and Dream Breakfast.
4. Event Space Rental: Rental of event space at west location for board meetings, theater showcases, wellness/fitness classes, and receptions. Space accommodates 150 guests with AV equipment, patio access, and kitchen facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dream Streets is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers a portfolio of community programs to under-resourced families in West and North Nashville, including mobile food distribution operating seven days a week, job readiness training for justice-involved individuals, transitional housing and housing grants, after-school mentorship for youth, and Moms Group support. Programs are funded through individual donations, recurring monthly giving, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events, with additional support from event-space rentals at its west Nashville facility.

Product overview

Dream Streets is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community programs focused on protecting and empowering individuals living in distress. The core programs include: Mobile Food Program (distributing fresh food donations seven days a week), Moms Group (empowering women), Students/Dreamers Program (mentorship for kids), Job Readiness Program (training for justice-involved individuals), Dream Housing Grant (financial assistance and literacy), and Transitional Housing (James R. Brown Facility). Additional offerings include Event Space Rental and the Dream Team monthly giving program. These programs serve under-resourced families in West and North Nashville.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mobile Food Program Fresh food donations from local grocery store partners are distributed seven days a week at multiple sites in West and North Nashville (street corners and parking lots) for under-resourced families and single mothers.
• Moms Group Support group that encourages single mothers with empowerment programming, encouragement, life-skills support, and community meals to pursue self-sufficiency.
• Students/Dreamers Program After-school mentorship program for children and youth of all ages providing fun activities, snacks, tutoring, and help discovering their greater purpose.
• Job Readiness Program Non-traditional learning and skill-training opportunity for justice-involved individuals who are underemployed or unemployed due to their history, including CDL training, welding training, and placement with employers such as Save-a-lot.
• Dream Housing Grant Financial assistance combined with housing financial-literacy education to help participants avoid future housing struggles in Middle Tennessee's affordable-housing crisis.
• Transitional Housing (James R. Brown Transitional Housing Facility) Transitional living facility expanding Dream Housing initiatives for individuals affected by the Middle Tennessee affordable housing crisis, with on-site floor management.
• Event Space Rental Dynamic workspace at the west Nashville location available for board meetings, theater showcases, wellness/fitness classes, and receptions; capacity 150, includes high-speed internet, AV/sound with projection screen, patio access, restrooms, parking, tables, chairs, linens, and a small kitchen.

Quantifiable outcome

• 533,345 pounds of food rescued and distributed in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Fallon CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the first room sponsors for the James R. Brown Transitional Housing Facility. Hosting Eastpoint Neighborhood Kickoff Party to celebrate launch of new riverfront neighborhood rooted in affordability. Largest affordable housing developer in the region.
• HCA HealthcarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity Builder - Title Partner for Rise & Dream Breakfast at $8,000. Received naming rights for 'Rise + Dream breakfast presented by HCA'. Logo prominently displayed on marketing materials.
• PNC BankcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDream Builder Partner at $5,000 level. Presenting sponsor for Dream Maker Volunteer award. Vice President Tracee Smith serves as Community Development Officer on event panel. Award celebrates volunteers who turn hardship into hope.
• PMCcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Sponsor for Golden Gala (Title Sponsor at $10,000). Also 2026 Silver Sponsor and 2025 presenting sponsor. Board member Tee McCarley represents PMC on event panel.
• WellpointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMonica Oliver, Director of Member Engagement and Strategic Partnerships, serves as panelist at Rise & Dream Breakfast. Connects families to healthcare, housing, and other vital resources.
• Nashville Soccer ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrandon Hill represents Nashville Soccer Club as panelist at Rise & Dream Breakfast, bringing pro-sports voice to collective impact discussion.
• Nashville ChamberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStephanie Coleman, Nashville Chamber President & CEO, serves as panelist discussing collective impact between businesses and nonprofits.
• Hermitage Golf CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Dream Shot Golf Tournament on 9.21.26 in Old Hickory, TN with shotgun start at 9:00am.
• ONBankminorGTM or Marketing Partner2026 Silver Sponsor for Golden Gala.
• HiltonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHope Lifter Partner for Rise & Dream Breakfast. Venue host for June 26, 2026 breakfast event at Hilton Downtown Nashville.
• Holladay VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReed Lower, representative from Holladay Ventures, serves as 2025 event panelist.
• KNGDM InvestmentsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDerrick Morgan of KNGDM Investments serves as 2025 event panelist.
• Lowe's Home ImprovementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMatt Briley from Lowe's Home Improvement serves as 2025 event panelist.
• Trader Joe'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery store partner that donates food for mobile food ministry distribution. Volunteer Jennifer Strange picks up donations for single mom food site.
• Montgomery Bell AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Ashaay led financial literacy programming at Dream Streets as part of his academic activities.
• Cumberland View ApartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile food distribution site location for Saturday volunteer operations.
• New Covenant Christian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobile food distribution site location for afternoon Saturday volunteer operations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nashville Rescue Mission: Nashville-based nonprofit providing food, shelter, and recovery services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty. Directly comparable to Dream Streets on mobile food distribution, transitional housing, and faith-rooted community support in the same metro.
• Park Center: Nashville-based nonprofit serving individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and poverty through recovery housing and supportive services. Comparable on transitional housing model, community reintegration programming, and faith-based approach to serving distressed populations.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee: Regional food bank serving Middle Tennessee, distributing donated and rescued food through a partner agency network. Comparable on food rescue and distribution scale (millions of pounds annually), shared grocery partner relationships, and nonprofit funding model.
• Martha O'Bryan Center: East Nashville-based nonprofit offering family services, youth programs, adult education, and workforce development for under-resourced families. Closely comparable holistic service model addressing education, employment, and family stability in the same Nashville market.
• Open Table Nashville: Nashville-based nonprofit focused on housing instability, homelessness, and affordable housing advocacy. Directly comparable to Dream Streets' Transitional Housing and Dream Housing Grant programs addressing Middle Tennessee's affordable housing crisis.
• The Salvation Army Nashville Area Command: National faith-based nonprofit with Nashville operations providing food, shelter, youth programs, and emergency assistance. Comparable on integrated service delivery (food, housing, youth) and event-based fundraising model, though at significantly larger scale.
• Urban Housing Solutions: Nashville-based nonprofit providing affordable rental housing and supportive services for individuals and families facing housing instability. Comparable on transitional housing delivery and wraparound support services for low-income Nashville residents.
• Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville: Faith-based social services organization serving Middle Tennessee with food, housing, refugee resettlement, and family support programs. Comparable on multi-service delivery model and faith-rooted community engagement, though operating across a broader regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/dreamstreetstn
• Facebookfacebook.com/dreamstreetstn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-nashville-dream-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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