Read the full article by Steve Martarano at The Sacramento Observer
Dream.Org, a national organization based in Oakland, was founded as the Dream Corps in 2007 by entrepreneur-activist Van Jones with the goal of reaching across political divides to bring justice, and environmental and technological change to underrepresented populations.
Until recently, despite its nearby Bay Area roots, Dream.Org’s training has never been made available to Sacramento-area residents specifically. That changed this year, however, after a grant through the NBA Foundation created a Justice Next Cohort training program for people of color living in the Sacramento area ages 18-24.
Recruits were secured in early spring and 18 individuals began the 7-week program in April, with graduation slated for June 9. The program, which utilizes both in-person and virtual meetings, is limited to participants living in Sacramento County or neighboring counties that have been impacted by the justice system, or are supporters of a justice or climate reform. Each participant receives $2,500 and a laptop computer.