Founded by Orianne and Phil Collins, the Little Dreams Foundation gives opportunities to talented children
Miami, FL, March 19, 2014 – Grants expert Ron Flavin is working with the Little Dreams Foundation to facilitate its growth in the United States. The Little Dreams Foundation was founded in Geneva Switzerland by Orianne and Phil Collins in February 2000. Its mission is to fulfill the dreams of talented young people by helping them to succeed in three worlds: music, sports or the arts.
The Little Dreams Foundation works with children all over the world who have demonstrated talent in music, sports or the arts, but who are in need of financial support in order to pursue their dreams. Children from ages 3 and 16 are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Little Dreams Foundation scholarships are unique because they provide children with the extracurricular classes & training, equipment & wardrobe to pursue the intensive training in music, sports and the arts. The scholarships provide the children with whatever is necessary for them to succeed in these fields. Another distinguishing characteristic of the scholarships is how the children are given the support of sponsors, mentors and technical advisors so they are empowered to become successful.
The Miami branch of the Foundation was launched in November 2013. The Foundation’s founders, Orianne and Phil Collins, would like to see their mission of helping talented young people spread across the United States. Now that grants funding expert Ron Flavin is on board, the foundation is clearly positioned for growth in the U.S. Ron Flavin is an internationally acclaimed Business Organizational Strategist who has specific expertise in developing and writing grant proposals for businesses of all sizes as well as for non-profit organizations, government agencies and educational institutions. For more information, please see http://www.rflavin.com/ or follow @rflavin on Twitter.
Ron Flavin
According to Cal Miller, who is a consultant to the Little Dreams Foundation and Principal of the Florida-based Public Relations firm Cal Miller and Associates, “Ron Flavin brings value to the Little Dreams Foundation because he has an outstanding track record, a proven expertise and he’s an excellent researcher. Ron Flavin has a talent for writing grant proposals with the precise language and compelling details that get funding.” Aside from offering opportunities to talented youth who come from a low-income background, the foundation also offers annual scholarships in music, sports or the arts to children who are disabled as part of its “NO DIFFERENCE” program. The Little Dreams Foundation awards young talent a one-year contract that is renewable each year thereafter based on the child’s progress and commitment to pursue excellence. The foundation has established many strategic alliances and collaborations with other like-minded non-profit organizations, educational centers, and training programs, and with both public and private schools.
Little Dreams do come true
To date, the Little Dreams Foundation has helped over 200 young people from many nations around the world. Olympic athletes, world champions, and notable musicians are found among the hundreds of children who have been helped: Nicolas Peifer (FRA – Wheelchair Tennis), Silver Medalist (Men’s Doubles) at the 2012 London Olympics; Nathalie Brugger (SUI – Sailing) 6th place at the Beijing Olympics and 14th at the 2012 London Olympics; Joe Frank (SUI – Guitarist) performs with Earth, Wind and Fire; and Joni Fuller (UK – Singer) won the Junior Eurovision contest. These are only a few examples. For a more complete list of children who have achieved their dreams, please see the Little Dreams Foundation website.
The Little Dreams Foundation is a charitable agency established under Swiss law, whose headquarters are located at Chemin du Centenaire, 5 in 1008 Prilly (Switzerland) and which was created in February 2000 by Orianne Collins and Phil Collins. The Foundation has expanded to include branches in other countries that are legally independent, but who must still adhere to the foundation’s operating guidelines and requirements.
Little Dreams Branches include:
Little Dreams Europe:
C/o Ixos Groupe Rue Egide Van Ophem 40C
1180 Brussels – Belgium
Little Dreams Americas:
90 Northeast 39th Street
Miami FL 33137 – USA
Little Dreams Africa:
C/o Fès Country Club
Complexe Sportif El Merja
30020 Fez – Morocco
Contacts:
Patricia Vaccarino
Managing Partner
Xanthus Communications &
PR for People®
+1-206-979-3380
patricia@xanthuscom.com
Josue Mora
Brand Manager
Xanthus Communications &
PR for People®
+509-380-1201
josue@prforpeople.com
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Ronald Flavin is an internationally acclaimed Business Organizational Strategist who has specific expertise in developing and writing grant proposals for businesses of all sizes as well as for non-profit organizations, government agencies and educational institutions.
Please see http://www.rflavin.com/ or contact him ron@flavin.com
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