Where creativity meets healing—
Dream Art & Wellness Center, inspiring mind, body, and soul.
“Raising awareness through the arts gives our youth of today a dream for the future.” - Kisha Allure, 2-4-2024
Our Story
The Dream to Wellness initiative is a grassroots movement committed to eradicating the epidemic of poverty. Our multicultural center serves as a haven for individuals facing homelessness, low-income circumstances, and life-altering events. We provide high-quality, coordinated services, holistic healing programs, referral-based support, and collaborative efforts to address disparities among our region's most vulnerable populations.
Meet the Founder
Kisha Allure
Founder, Dream Arts and Wellness Center
Kisha Allure is the founder of Dream Arts and Wellness Center, a vibrant community space where creative expression meets holistic healing. Born and raised in Ward 8, Washington, D.C., Kisha discovered early on the power of the arts as a tool for transformation and resilience. Her journey led her from the neighborhoods of D.C. to the energetic pulse of Las Vegas, where her passion for wellness and advocacy deepened.
A strong advocate for plant-based living and a voice for victims of violence, Kisha created Dream Arts and Wellness Center as a way to give back to the community that shaped her. The center offers a safe, empowering environment where individuals can explore their creativity, embrace healing practices, and access supportive resources.
Through her leadership, Kisha continues to champion the importance of self-expression, wellness, and community care—inviting others to heal, grow, and dream together.
Our Purpose & Vision
Mission Statement:
Dream Arts and Wellness Center, a 501C3 nonprofit organization, is dedicated to elevating the quality of life for young adults and residents of DC. Our mission is to increase, enhance, and empower through the provision of safe spaces, coordinated services, education, and art, fostering a community where multicultural individuals can thrive.
Vision Statement:
Dream Arts and Wellness Center envisions a world where safe spaces are abundant, enabling multicultural communities to access healing through supportive services, education, and the transformative power of art.
Understanding & Action
We recognize the psychological and social challenges faced by marginalized communities, leading to higher risks of self-destruction, victimization, and suicide. National data statistics indicate that LGBTQ-identified individuals often experience higher rates of mood and anxiety disorders than heterosexuals. Depression, rooted in discrimination and victimization from childhood, emphasizes the critical need for a safe space and effective resources to promote therapeutic health and wellness. Dream Arts and Wellness Center is dedicated to bridging these gaps, fostering resilience, and empowering individuals to create a brighter future.
Core Vales:
Nurturing Mind & Individuality
We believe in the significance of a healthy mind and the expression of individuality.
Creating Safe & Healing Spaces
We are committed to providing a safe environment of respite support and holistic healing programs.
Bridging Gaps for a Brighter Future
We aim to address disparities and promote a positive contribution that enhances the pathway to a more promising future.
Services
We offer a holistic range of support to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Whether you're looking for one-on-one guidance through, a safe space to connect and heal with others, or access to practical community resources, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.
Virtual Therapeutic Support
Access support from the comfort of your home. Our virtual sessions provide a confidential, flexible, and personalized space to explore your mental and emotional well-being.
Healing Support Groups
You're not alone. Our healing groups offer a safe and supportive environment to share, listen, and grow alongside others with similar experiences. These groups foster connection, understanding, and collective healing.
Community Resources
We connect you with essential tools and services to support your overall well-being. Let us help you navigate what’s available and what’s possible.
Ways to Support
Join us in making a difference. Every way you give—whether time, resources, or partnership—helps us grow our impact.
Donate
Your donation fuels our programs and services, helping us reach more individuals and families in need. Every dollar makes a difference and brings us closer to lasting change.
Volunteer
Your time and energy are powerful tools for change. By volunteering, you directly support our events, initiatives, and day-to-day operations—building stronger communities from the inside out.
Sponsorship
Partner with us as a sponsor to amplify your impact. Your support not only strengthens our mission but also connects your brand to meaningful community engagement and visibility.
Community Engagement
We’re committed to showing up for the community through events, outreach, and meaningful partnerships. From wellness workshops to neighborhood initiatives, our activities are designed to inspire connection, support, and positive change.
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Virtual Therapeutic Support • Healing Support Groups • Community Resources
