For over five years, Nancy Markham has been an "I Have A Dream" Foundation mentor to Diana, a high school freshman. The "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County sponsors youths by providing support during grade school through college years. Successful "Dreamers" receive a 4-year tuition assistance scholarship.

"It's really important to realize that many children come from very warm and lovely families who don't know the resources available to provide options for their children," said Markham.

If Diana meets the requirements to college, the "I Have A Dream" Foundation will help her apply for a scholarship. Diana wants to be a Kindergarten teacher.

"It's taking part in each other's lives that is probably the most rewarding. Diana has a very loving family and I have learned about their culture and religion," Markham explained. "When my husband died their whole family came to his funeral. I have grown to absolutely love Diana and her family! The focus is the kids and their needs. I want to see kids succeed at the college level so they are contributors in society."

For information about volunteering with "I Have A Dream" Foundation of Boulder County or other agencies, call the Volunteer Connection at 303-444-4904.