Although we can’t be physically together this holiday season due to COVID-19, we’re committed to keeping the Festival spirit alive! Our children need us now, more than ever. We’re committed to ensuring they have access to the highest level of care and support. And we know you are, too. Together, let’s make their dreams a reality!
Why is 2020 Festival of Dreams and not Festival of Trees?
While we’re disappointed to break the tradition of gathering amongst the holiday trees for the week-long series of events, we recognize it’s never really been about the trees. It’s about our community’s children. The true spirit of Festival is, and always has been, to support Providence Children’s Services and the vulnerable children who depend on us. This year, “Festival of Dreams” emphasizes the magic of the season. Although we can’t gather together this year, our children have dreams and they need us to help them reach those dreams. We hope you’ll join us in surrounding our precious children with support so they can realize their full potential. We’re excited to join with you to make 2020 a year of making dreams a reality.
The Beneficiary – Providence Boyden Family Autism Center
We are excited to announce that funding from the 2020 Festival of Dreams will help support the much needed growth and expansion of the Providence Boyden Family Autism Center, which includes a physical build out of more clinical space to accommodate the tremendous growth of the program, and comprehensive services to better meet the need of children and families. This expansion will include adding social skills groups, specialized family and parent training groups, support groups and therapy to serve children beyond the current 12 week program. It will also significantly reduce wait times for children to receive diagnosis and treatment.
