C.D.C.F. Where Dream Celebrations Come True!!
A message from our founder JoAnn Troutt for the 2025-2026 School Year ..
"EMBRACE EVERY CHALLENGE AND CELEBRATE EVERY SUCCESS.
YOU'VE GOT THIS!"
Who We Are
Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation
CDCF is a Philadelphia based 501C3 non-profit organization that gives overlooked, underserved and well-deserved children in the tri-state region Dream Celebrations.
CDCF also seeks to shine a spotlight on exemplary children in our communities who win through adversity and never give up.
What We Do
We create Dream Celebrations that uplift, raise the spirits and applaud deserving children in our communities.
We celebrate children who:
- are growing up in difficult situations with few resources.
- overcome health challenges.
- have educational successes.
- have made a positive impact in their community.
We create dream celebrations that brin
We create Dream Celebrations that uplift, raise the spirits and applaud deserving children in our communities.
We celebrate children who:
- are growing up in difficult situations with few resources.
- overcome health challenges.
- have educational successes.
- have made a positive impact in their community.
We create dream celebrations that bring joy to the lives of children, their families, neighbors, friends and entire communities.
We encourage each child to dream BIG and leave the rest to us!
How we Create DREAM CELEBRATIONS
How we Create DREAM CELEBRATIONS
We bring dream celebrations to life through donations,
volunteers, community partnerships, fund raising events and our sponsors.
We do it by collaborating with each DREAMER, their guardian(s), health care team and school faculty.
Founder/Executive Director
JoAnn Troutt
JoAnn Troutt is the Founder and Executive Director of Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation.
JoAnn was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system and received her Degree at Manor College.
After a 30-year career in the financial and retail Industry, an entrepreneur in the event planning industry and the CEO of Troutt Printing Co. JoAnn is thrilled to begin her charity work through the efforts of her non-profit she named "Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation", one which strives to bring children's dream celebrations to life.
JoAnn's lifelong passion has always been to see deserving children celebrated, uplifted and enlightened during difficult times, and times when accomplishments deserve to be celebrated.
Working in the event planning industry, JoAnn noticed there were a lot of deserving children whose families were unable to honor their children as they celebrated some of their biggest wins or overcame some of life's biggest challenges due to financial hardships or financial obligations, making it nearly impossible to bring their child's dream celebration to life.
That as well as other factors led her to create CDCF so our most deserving children could experience the positive impact her dream celebrations could bring, as well as, bringing together volunteers who strengthen the communities they live in and serve.
Our Team
Maria E. Davila-Shivers
Maria E. Davila-Shivers
Maria E. Davila-Shivers
Secretary
Maria E. Davila-Shivers was born in Philadelphia, PA and received her education in the parochial school system of Philadelphia. Maria currently resides in the great state of Delaware where she works in an administrative support role at a Children's Hospital and has been providing administrative support for over 30 years. Maria
Secretary
Maria E. Davila-Shivers was born in Philadelphia, PA and received her education in the parochial school system of Philadelphia. Maria currently resides in the great state of Delaware where she works in an administrative support role at a Children's Hospital and has been providing administrative support for over 30 years. Maria says the most rewarding time of her life has been spent volunteering and helping children and their families.
As our Secretary, Maria is responsible for all administrative duties and provides administrative support to our team. Maria also maintains CDCF's calendar of events.
Brenda Morrison
Maria E. Davila-Shivers
Maria E. Davila-Shivers
Outreach Coordinator
Brenda Morrison was born in Richmond Virginia, grew up in Bensalem PA, graduating from Bensalem High School. Brenda currently works as an Assistant Accounts Payable Supervisor. She also serves as a member of her church's Women's Ministry, chaired the Marriage Ministry as well as the Children's Ministry. Brenda is also
Outreach Coordinator
Brenda Morrison was born in Richmond Virginia, grew up in Bensalem PA, graduating from Bensalem High School. Brenda currently works as an Assistant Accounts Payable Supervisor. She also serves as a member of her church's Women's Ministry, chaired the Marriage Ministry as well as the Children's Ministry. Brenda is also a breast cancer survivor who has dedicated her life serving others and giving back to her community.
In her role as Outreach Coordinator, Brenda initiates contact with CDCF nomination source, providing guidance regarding the application process and communicates the official request for all relevant documentation, specific to the request.
Donna Troutt-Daniel
Maria E. Davila-Shivers
Donna Troutt-Daniel
Intake Coordinator
Donna M. Troutt-Daniel is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, PA. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in the field Nursing from Temple University, and currently practices as a professional Registered Nurse. She also serves as a mentor to young girls in her church's Youth Ministry.
In her role as Intake Coordi
Intake Coordinator
Donna M. Troutt-Daniel is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, PA. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in the field Nursing from Temple University, and currently practices as a professional Registered Nurse. She also serves as a mentor to young girls in her church's Youth Ministry.
In her role as Intake Coordinator, Donna collects all relevant documentation, processes the data and reviews each nomination with the Director, to determine Dream Celebration eligibility.
Kristina M. Miller
Communication Liaison Team
Donna Troutt-Daniel
Treasurer
Kristina M. Miller is a life-long Philadelphia, PA, resident, attending its public school system, gaining her high school diploma. After graduating high school Kristina became a local entrepreneur with multiple businesses and her very own non-profit dedicated to serving young boys in the Philadelphia area.
As CDCF's Treasurer Kr
Treasurer
Kristina M. Miller is a life-long Philadelphia, PA, resident, attending its public school system, gaining her high school diploma. After graduating high school Kristina became a local entrepreneur with multiple businesses and her very own non-profit dedicated to serving young boys in the Philadelphia area.
As CDCF's Treasurer Kristina is responsible for overseeing all financial transactions and fundraising efforts. Budget planning, financial reporting, record-keeping, and managing incoming and outgoing funds.
Communication Liaison Team
Communication Liaison Team
Communication Liaison Team
In this role, our Liaisons are responsible for facilitating communication between CDCF and all parties involved, on behalf of the Dream Celebrations beneficiary.
Liaisons will be tasked with collecting additional information from the referral source, in an effort to expedite the application process.
Our Aspirations
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
Our purpose at CDCF is to grant dream celebrations.
We believe that by celebrating our children's everyday successes, no matter how large or small will encourage their progress and growth and will have a positive impact on their lives now and in the future.
Our Values
Our Purpose
Our Purpose
At CDCF our core values are:
- Community
- Integrity
- Respect
- Empathy
- Service
- Equality
Our Mission
Our Purpose
Our Mission
"Our Mission is to craft Dream Celebrations that uplift, inspire, encourage and raise the spirits of children, bringing families and communities together."
This one principle guides us in all we do at
Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation.
"Where Dream Celebrations Come True"
Get Involved! Volunteer! Give Back!
Volunteer / Give Back to Your Community / There is A Place For You!!!
Volunteers are vital to CDCF, a way for people to work together for the common good, transforming shared beliefs and hopes into action.
They give shape to our boldest dreams, highest ideals, and noblest causes.
For every dream celebration there is a place for volunteers in our organization, you can get involved by signing up today.
Let's work together to shine the light on our amazing DREAMERS.
Giving
Your Gift,
Your Contribution,
Your Offering
is vital for making children's dream celebration come true!
Please consider giving today.
click on the "GIVE TODAY" link below,
to help bring a child's dream celebrations to life.
Fundraising
Our fundraising efforts help bring dream celebrations to life.
If you would like to support CDCF please click "request for fundraising information" below or
check out our events calendar below.
Nomination Process
Nomination and Approval Process
Nomination and Approval Process
Nomination and Approval Process
If you would like to nominate a child for a dream celebration, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE! We rely on caring, kindhearted people like you to help us bring dream celebrations to life.
All nominations are vetted by our intake coordinators and soon thereafter CDCF's outreach coordinators will contact you for additional information.
Once all perti
If you would like to nominate a child for a dream celebration, PLEASE DON'T HESITATE! We rely on caring, kindhearted people like you to help us bring dream celebrations to life.
All nominations are vetted by our intake coordinators and soon thereafter CDCF's outreach coordinators will contact you for additional information.
Once all pertinent information is received the dream nominee will be contacted with the nomination request outcome.
Family Member
Nomination and Approval Process
Nomination and Approval Process
If you are the child’s parent or legal guardian, or a family member who has detailed knowledge of the DREAMERS present circumstances.
Please nominate a DREAMER by completing the "Nominate a Child" section below.
or
click the FAMILY button to send us an email for additional information.
Medical Team
Nomination and Approval Process
School Faculty/Other
If you are a licensed member of the DREAMERS healthcare team: which can include Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Social Worker, and the like.
Please nominate a DREAMER by completing the "Nominate a Child" section below.
or
click the MEDICAL TEAM button to send us an email for additional information.
School Faculty/Other
Nomination and Approval Process
School Faculty/Other
If you are not a family member or part of the child's healthcare team, we invite you to share information about Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation with the DREAMER's parent/guardian.
Click the OTHER button to send us an email for additional information.
