<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:22:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Success Story: Joey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watching your child work so hard toward something and not see it come together can be heartbreaking. That is where Joey was almost two years ago. He wanted to work, he wanted to contribute, and he was sending out applications left and right. Each time he tried and did not hear back, we saw his confidence take a hit. As parents, it was hard to know how to help beyond encouraging him to keep going. When Dreamcatchers came into the picture, we finally felt Joey was not carrying this burden...]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/success-story-joey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c1a65033a541103e8974a</guid><category><![CDATA[Success Stories]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:58:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_2b5f3ffd499243d7b0c7342ebf259755~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Attends NatCon26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers was proud to partner with Crestwood Behavioral Health at the NatCon26 (National Council for Mental Wellbeing) conference held in Denver, CO, April 27 – 29, 2026. It was an honor to promote the great work Dreamcatchers does across the state of California to help change lives through the power of employment.   This three-day event provided opportunities to engage and network with several of the 5,000+ health care professionals in attendance. It also provided the chance to attend...]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/dreamcatchers-attends-natcon26</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c03f88ae7e12bd02afe1d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:23:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_4bc8d2b4148b4f8b9a6cc6f494c58b0d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Day of Giving 2026 was a Success!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Day of Giving on May 7, 2026 was a success and THANK YOU cannot express the gratitude we feel!! We are beyond humbled and grateful for your generosity!  Thank you to all of our amazing donors who have made it possible for us to continue the life-changing work we do to help people with disabilities find employment. Together we are making a difference!   "Dreamcatchers program, I am grateful for Ms. Menniefee helping me every week search for a job in the state and also helping me be...]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/big-day-of-giving-2026-was-a-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c032372c7d18238c9f0fd</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_75d40c57164d48a6a541738831545ac8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Annual Client Success Recognition]]></title><description><![CDATA[On October 23rd, 2025, Dreamcatchers held their 10th annual Client Success Recognition luncheon in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month to celebrate participants that have become hired.  Dreamcatchers also celebrated 25 years of service delivery!  This year’s theme was “Portraits of Success,” with many written testimonies of current and past participants framed and displayed on … 
Continue reading 2025 Annual Client Success Recognition]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/2025-annual-client-success-recognition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e93396306036ecea115</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:23:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/42dadb_0b11ca5436a04f5ba6ab049f26d60792~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_511,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network is getting ready for a very BIG day in the nonprofit world: #GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a movement encouraging people to give back to their communities and the world through acts of charity, which can include financial donations, volunteering time, or other acts of kindness. We want to make … 
Continue reading Giving Tuesday is Dec. 2!]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/giving-tuesday-is-dec-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e93396306036ecea113</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:19:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c39a166bb2944bc7ae0b2e891b7e378f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Viva La Evolution Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Executive Director, Regina Kaiser, sat down with Lori Ashcraft, founder of Resilience Recovery Solutions Inc. to talk employment and Peer Support.  Regina was joined by former recipient of services and current Board Member Donna Fontenot to share her experience of receiving services through Dreamcatchers.]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/viva-la-evolution-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e92396306036ecea10d</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:23:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_61cc55e2c78747b082fb3807633dd77e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2024 CARF Survey Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network (DEN) is excited to announce that we received excellent results from our 2024 Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Survey and have been accredited for another 3 years!  The survey started on April 3, 2024, and the surveyors exited on April 5, 2024.  This CARF survey was the best that Dreamcatchers … 
Continue reading 2024 CARF Survey Results]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/2024-carf-survey-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e93396306036ecea10f</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:47:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_feb0b1b9f0a247f9b62f745f7b756757~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-Year Strategic Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network 2023-2024 Our Vision at Dreamcatchers is providing a continuum of pre-vocational and vocational services that empower clients to live and succeed in their community. We strive to create in an environment that is participatory, goal-oriented, enjoyable, and which holds trustworthiness and loyalty at the core of all we do. Dreamcatchers is committed … 
Continue reading 2-Year Strategic Plan]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/2-year-strategic-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e93396306036ecea110</guid><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:02:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_ca2376077dbf46f2b5f9079939e64a5d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank You!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you to all our Giving Tuesday Donors! It is also from a heartfelt place of gratitude that Dreamcatchers would like to thank all of our donors who supported us on #GivingTuesday November 28, 2023. We were able to raise $19,598 in this 24-hour event!  It is because of your generous donations that Dreamcatchers is able … 
Continue reading Thank You!]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/thank-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e92396306036ecea10c</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 22:19:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c39a166bb2944bc7ae0b2e891b7e378f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GivingTuesday is November 28, 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here at Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network, we are gearing up for a very BIG day in the nonprofit world: #GivingTuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/givingtuesday-is-november-28-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e93396306036ecea114</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 22:05:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c39a166bb2944bc7ae0b2e891b7e378f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Did It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your Donation Makes a Difference! Big Day of Giving was a Success and THANK YOU cannot express the gratitude we feel!! You helped us surpass our goal of raising $50,000 on Big Day of Giving!  During this 24-hour giving event we received donations of $52,189!  We are beyond humbled and grateful for your generosity!  Thank you to … 
Continue reading We Did It]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/we-did-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e92396306036ecea10e</guid><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 21:06:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_75d40c57164d48a6a541738831545ac8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Day of Giving 2023]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network is once again participating in BIG DAY OF GIVING!]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/big-day-of-giving-2023</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e93396306036ecea112</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 19:55:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c154cf49d889498a9457897a58a6787b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GivingTuesday is November 29, 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here at Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network, we are gearing up for a very BIG day in the nonprofit world: #GivingTuesday. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past 10 years, this idea has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of … 
Continue reading GivingTuesday is November 29, 2022]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/givingtuesday-is-november-29-2022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e93396306036ecea111</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2022 22:23:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c39a166bb2944bc7ae0b2e891b7e378f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Success!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Day of Giving was a Success! Thank you cannot express the gratitude we feel, you helped us surpass our goal of $35,000 on Big Day of Giving!  During this 24-hour giving event we received donations of $56,273!  We are beyond humbled and grateful for your generosity!  Thank you to all of our amazing donors … 
Continue reading Big Success!]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/big-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e9aaa13a366d93bec36</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2022 00:19:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c154cf49d889498a9457897a58a6787b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Day of Giving 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network is participating once again in BIG DAY OF GIVING!  Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour online giving challenge that brings together the region’s nonprofit community to help raise much needed unrestricted funds and shine a spotlight on the work nonprofits do.   This year’s BIG DAY OF GIVING comes at a crucial … 
Continue reading Big Day of Giving 2022]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/big-day-of-giving-2022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e9baa13a366d93bec3b</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 21:27:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c154cf49d889498a9457897a58a6787b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2021 CARF Survey Results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network is excited to announce the excellent results of their 2021 Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Survey!  The Dreamcatchers CARF survey started on Monday, December 13 and the surveyors exited on Wednesday, December 15. The survey results were the best that Dreamcatchers has received in their 20-year history!  Dreamcatchers received many … 
Continue reading 2021 CARF Survey Results]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/2021-carf-survey-results</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e9aaa13a366d93bec34</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 19:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_feb0b1b9f0a247f9b62f745f7b756757~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Strategic Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[We strive to create in an environment that is participatory, goal-oriented, enjoyable, and which holds trustworthiness and loyalty at the core of all we do. Dreamcatchers is committed to upholding the values and standards set forth in the Commission on Accreditations of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) process and currently holds the highest level of CARF accreditation.]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/dreamcatchers-strategic-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e9aaa13a366d93bec37</guid><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 19:18:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_ca2376077dbf46f2b5f9079939e64a5d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We Did it! Big Day of Giving 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thank you cannot express the gratitude we feel of surpassing our goal of $25,000 on Big Day of Giving!  During this 24-hour giving event we received donations of $30,672!  We are beyond humbled and thankful for your generosity!  Thank you to all of our amazing donors who have made it possible for us to continue … 
Continue reading We Did it! Big Day of Giving 2021]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/we-did-it-big-day-of-giving-2021</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e9aaa13a366d93bec38</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 20:11:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c154cf49d889498a9457897a58a6787b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Day of Giving 2021]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dreamcatchers Empowerment Network is participating once again in BIG DAY OF GIVING!  Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour online giving challenge that brings together the region’s nonprofit community to help raise much needed unrestricted funds and shine a spotlight on the work nonprofits do.   Dreamcatchers continues to be affected financially from the impacts of … 
Continue reading Big Day of Giving 2021]]></description><link>https://www.dreamcatchersnetwork.org/post/big-day-of-giving-2021</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69817e9aaa13a366d93bec3a</guid><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:11:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9dc267_c154cf49d889498a9457897a58a6787b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Communications Team</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Success Story: Rob]]></title><description><![CDATA[“I went through the Department of Rehab because I have a heart condition, and wasn’t really sure if I’d ever be able to find a job, which led me to Dreamcatchers. My fantastic counselor, Dyane, met with me once or twice a week to help me get back in to the working world. She helped … 
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