Jackson, TN – The Dream Center of Jackson is thrilled to announce it has received a generous $10,000 technology grant from Toyota Tennessee. This funding will be used to purchase new laptops, printers, software programs, and other equipment for the center’s computer lab. Toyota also provided 40 brand new clear backpacks to support the children of families currently residing at the center.
By utilizing the grant to upgrade the center’s computer lab with modern equipment, residents will have the resources they need to complete schoolwork, apply for jobs, build digital skills, and work toward long-term success. Additionally, the clear backpacks ensure that the school-aged children staying at the center are equipped with durable, school-compliant bags for the upcoming school year.
“We are incredibly grateful to Toyota for this generous grant, which allows us to invest directly in both our mothers and their children,” Robin Apelgren, Assistant Director of the Dream Center of Jackson, said. “Upgrading our computer class with modern technology is a massive step forward for our job readiness program. At the same time, being able to provide these clear backpacks gives our kids a practical, confident head start as they head into the classroom.”
“Toyota is proud to support The Dream Center and the vital work they do every day,” said Todd Williams, Toyota Tennessee plant president. “We hope the lab upgrades and the new backpacks will give residents a stronger foundation for school, work and the next chapter of their lives.”
Through hands-on training and critical community resources, the Dream Center continues its mission to equip homeless women with the spiritual, emotional, and practical tools necessary to break cycles of poverty and successfully transition back into the community.
About the Dream Center of Jackson
The Dream Center of Jackson is a 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit organization established to guide homeless women and mothers with children toward a brighter, self-sufficient future. By offering safe shelter, structured life-skills classes, emotional recovery programs, and career preparation, the Dream Center aims to break the cycle of persistent homelessness in West Tennessee. For more information, please visit: https://dreamcenterjackson.com/.
