In 2005, the idea of Don’t Stop Dreamin’ (then called Dream a Little Dream) was born from a desire to provide meaning, fulfillment and fun to the lives of residents living in Quality Life Services homes. For the first seven years, the simplistic internal program survived from the small profits of car washes and bake sales organized by dedicated staff. We fulfilled but a few resident dreams in a year. Armed with a desire to positively impact more people, garnish more charitable donations and grow our sphere of influence, we applied for 501c3 non-profit status in 2011. On March 30, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service issued a determination letter to Don’t Stop Dreamin’ and we were officially an authentic charitable organization!

Fast forward another eight years and Don’t Stop Dreamin’ is composed of a Board of Directors, an Executive Director, a volunteer Dream Fulfillment Coordinator, 11 Dream Ambassadors and countless supporters, partners and donors. We host two signature fundraising events and a Golf Outing every year that collectively welcome hundreds of guests.

Through the tireless work of DSD members, we have created and grown Dream Chasers, a registered program that partners Slippery Rock University students with four facilities in the Quality Life Services continuum of care. Students are paired with Quality Life Services residents with the goal of capturing residents’ dreams and stories of a lifetime, one page at a time.

Residents and patients of Quality Life Services’ facilities and Three Rivers Hospice have flown in helicopters, planes and hot air balloons. We’ve sang along with George Strait, Jackson Browne, Snoop Dogg and The Rolling Stones at live concerts. We’ve relaxed at spas and enjoyed delicious restaurant dining. We’ve ridden on horses, fishing boats, UTVs, motorcycles and in classic cars. We’ve cheered on the Butler Blue Sox, Washington Wild Things and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Penguins and Steelers. We’ve published books and earned honorary diplomas. We’ve laughed, we’ve cried and we’ve had “the best day of my life” – and our journey continues. Join us and dream on!