C.D.C.F. Where Dream Celebrations Come True!!

Please Join Us for our 2nd Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser Sunday, July 27th

For menu, price list and pick up location please email us @ cdcfdream@outlook.com

Thank You for your Support!

Fish Fry Information

Thank you for letting us celebrate your Graduates

We were honored to bring these beautiful DREAMERS graduation celebration to life!

2025 DREAM CELEBRATION COMING SOON

Stay Tuned

We would like to Thank

Our Team,

Our Wonderful Volunteers

Philadelphia Bible Fellowship &

Giant Food Markets

For making our Annual Spring Fling Success

Spring Fling 2025

WE WANT TO CELEBRATE YOUR DREAMER!

IF YOU KNOW A DESERVING CHILD

NOMINATE THEM

TODAY!

CDCF WANTS TO CELEBRATE YOU!

ALL DREAM CELEBRATIONS ARE AT NO COST TO THE FAMILY!!

CDCF WILL COVER ALL THE COST THROUGH

FUNDRAISING AND OUR GENEROUS DONORS

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!

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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

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

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.

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Brenda Morrison

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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 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

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.

Volunteer Application Request Form

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.

Request for Fundraising information

Nomination 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.

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Family Member

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.

click the FAMILY button to send us an email for additional information.

Family

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.

click the MEDICAL TEAM button to send us an email for additional information.

medical team

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.

other

Please enter your information here to nominate a child.

We are so excited to host a dream celebration for your deserving child. Please send us a written message (100 words or less) or a short video message to our team for review. Once we have all the pertinent information needed for determination, our team will complete a final review. (All nominations will be vetted by our team).

If your nomination is accepted, you will be contacted by our founder/executive director JoAnn Troutt.

Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation

Confidentiality Notice: Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation recognizes any and all forwarded documentation received is legally confidential, privileged and proprietary information. CDCF will only use this information for the intended purpose of gathering factual information in order to support sound decision making as we consider your Dream nominee.

Email: cdcfdream@outlook.com

2023/2024/2025 Events

Pease Join Us!

04/22/2023

CDCF's Children's Charity Fashion SHOW Casting Call

12pm

-

2pm

1009 Cottman Avenue - Philadelphia, PA

Event Details

04/22/2023

CDCF's Children's Charity Fashion SHOW Casting Call

Join us, we are casting girls and boys ages 5-12 years old!

Free head shots and treats for all children who attend.

All proceeds support CDC...

Event Details

12pm

-

2pm

1009 Cottman Avenue - Philadelphia, PA

06/03/2023

Children's Paint and sip (Sparkling Cider) and C.D.C.F. Children's Charity Fashion SHOW Casting Call

1PM

-

4pm

1009 Cottman Avenue - Philadelphia, PA

Event Details

06/03/2023

Children's Paint and sip (Sparkling Cider) and C.D.C.F. Children's Charity Fashion SHOW Casting Call

The day's event will include:

Our Second Casting Call children ages 5 to 12 years of age, complementary head shots.

Art Supplies for each chil...

Event Details

1PM

-

4pm

1009 Cottman Avenue - Philadelphia, PA

07/22/2023

Charley's Dream Celebration

5pm

-

9pm

Philadelphia, PA

Event Details

07/22/2023

Charley's Dream Celebration

Because of your generous support, we are able to host our very first Dream Celebration for Charley!!

If you would like to volunteer, please ...

Event Details

5pm

-

9pm

Philadelphia, PA

DATE: tbd

C.D.C.F. Gala

6pm

-

10pm

PLACE: TBD

Event Details

DATE: tbd

C.D.C.F. Gala

We invite you to our first annual Royal Gala to raise funds for our DREAMERS. Meet our Founder/Executive Director JoAnn Troutt, hear her mis...

Event Details

6pm

-

10pm

PLACE: TBD

07/15/2023 - 08/05/2023

BACKPACK-ATHON: BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

11AM

-

3pm

Event Details

07/15/2023 - 08/05/2023

BACKPACK-ATHON: BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE

CDCF IS COLLECTING BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO HELP FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR SCHOOL SUPPLIES LIST (2023-202...

Event Details

11AM

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3pm

More Events

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at cdcfdream@outlook.com

if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Who can receive a Dream Celebration?

Children in our Tri-State area, with some exceptions, who have been nominated by a family member, guardian, school faculty or medical team. A child does not have to be terminally ill to qualify for a dream celebration, nor is a dream celebration necessarily the child’s “last wish.”

Who can nominate a child?

We accept nominations from family members, physicians, school faculty, social workers and Child Life specialist.

What type of dream celebrations Do you grant?

Our dream celebrations vary as much as the personalities of the children we serve. from superheroes to princesses and your favorite Disney characters- the staff of Children’s Dream Celebrations Foundation is there to create an experience your child will never forget.

Does the family pay any costs associated with the dream celebration?

No. Our goal is to create a memorable dream celebration for both the child and their family. All appropriate dream celebration expenses are fully covered. **Please note travel is not included**

What are your sources of funding?

Children’s Dream Celebrations Foundation relies on the kindness of individuals and corporate supporters to grant the funding to create our unique dream celebrations.

**Children’s Dream Celebrations Foundation does not receive federal funding.**

Is my financial contribution tax deductible?

Yes. Children’s Dream Celebrations Foundation s tax-exempt under IRS code 501 (c) (3). Receipts are furnished upon request.

Does Children’s Dream Celebrations Foundation participate in telemarketing?

No. We do not use the services of telemarketers to raise funds.

What is included in a dream celebration?

Every child chooses a unique celebration theme. Each theme includes venue, theme decorations, food, favors, cake, photos and video. and memories that last a lifetime.

What is your full mission statement?

"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 CDCF".

It inspires us to grant dream celebrations.

It compels us to be ingenious in exceeding the expectations of every dream celebration.

It drives us to make our donated resources go as far as possible.

Most of all, it's the founding principle of our vision to grant dream celebrations of every eligible child chosen by our wonderful intake coordinators.

With your donations and support, as well as our team, we aim to provide a DREAM CELEBRATION where children are the star of the show.

What is our purpose?

On a daily basis, our children face critical issues that have a direct impact on their lives. They face everything from health challenges, financial hardships, socio-economic such as income, education and community safety. We also have children in our communities who deserve to be celebrated because of their many accomplishments made in school, at home as well as in their communities.

Our purpose at CDCF is to provide a benefit to communities and segments of the population that are often overlooked or underserved, by providing dream celebrations for our most deserving children and bringing together the communities we serve.

What are your Core Values?

At CDCF our core values are:

Community - We believe in the value of healthy, lasting relationships with the communities we are part of and serve.
Equality - We believe everyone should be seen, heard, valued, and empowered to succeed.
Integrity - carry out all our work with the greatest responsibility and accountability
Respect - We root ourselves in our shared humanity and treat others with kindness and compassion.
Empathy - Through empathy, we suspend judgment, we connect with people and in the process, experience a deeper sense of purpose and humility.
Service- Be a benefit to the families and the communities we serve. deliver the highest quality in all endeavors.

Please Join Us for our 2nd Annual Fish Fry Fundraiser Sunday, July 27th

Thank you for letting us celebrate your Graduates

We would like to Thank

Spring Fling 2025

WE WANT TO CELEBRATE YOUR DREAMER!

CDCF WANTS TO CELEBRATE YOU!

Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation

Where Dream Celebrations Come True!

2025 Preschool Graduation and Community Spring Fling, we would like to thank our team, our sponsors, our volunteers & all who donated!

Who We Are

Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation

What We Do

How we Create DREAM CELEBRATIONS

How we Create DREAM CELEBRATIONS

Founder/Executive Director

JoAnn Troutt

Our Team

Maria E. Davila-Shivers

Maria E. Davila-Shivers

Maria E. Davila-Shivers

Brenda Morrison

Maria E. Davila-Shivers

Maria E. Davila-Shivers

Donna Troutt-Daniel

Maria E. Davila-Shivers

Donna Troutt-Daniel

Kristina M. Miller

Communication Liaison Team

Donna Troutt-Daniel

Communication Liaison Team

Communication Liaison Team

Communication Liaison Team

Our Aspirations

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

Our Values

Our Purpose

Our Purpose

Our Mission

Our Purpose

Our Mission

2025 Dream Celebration Nominations ARE NOW OPEN!

Get Involved! Volunteer! Give Back!

Volunteer / Give Back to Your Community / There is A Place For You!!!

Giving

Fundraising

Thank you for your Generosity & Support.

Thank you for your Generosity & Support.

Give the gift of special memories with friends and family in 2025!

Nomination Process

Nomination and Approval Process

Nomination and Approval Process

Nomination and Approval Process

Family Member

Nomination and Approval Process

Nomination and Approval Process

Medical Team

Nomination and Approval Process

School Faculty/Other

School Faculty/Other

Nomination and Approval Process

School Faculty/Other

Please enter your information here to nominate a child.

Nomination Request Information

Children's Dream Celebrations Foundation

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2023/2024/2025 Events

04/22/2023

CDCF's Children's Charity Fashion SHOW Casting Call

12pm

-

2pm

04/22/2023

CDCF's Children's Charity Fashion SHOW Casting Call

12pm

-

2pm

06/03/2023

Children's Paint and sip (Sparkling Cider) and C.D.C.F. Children's Charity Fashion SHOW Casting Call