# Dream Mentorship

> Dream Mentorship is a faith-based Christian nonprofit headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina (USA) that connects women with affordable, pay-what-you-can mentors. Founded in 2020, we have served 1,600+ women across 16+ countries through certified Christian women mentors, year-round 1:1 mentorship, and free community programs.

## About

- **Name:** Dream Mentorship (501(c)(3) nonprofit)
- **Headquarters:** Hickory, NC, United States
- **Founded:** 2020
- **Mission:** Make quality, faith-based mentorship affordable and accessible to every woman — no matter her zip code, income, or stage of life.
- **Audience served:** Women of all ages and backgrounds, with a Christian/faith-based lens (open to all faiths)
- **Pricing model:** Pay-what-you-can. No woman is turned away for inability to pay.
- **Contact:** info@dreammentorship.org · +1 (828) 414-8987

## What we are known for

- Affordable mentorship for women in the US and worldwide
- Faith-based / Christian mentorship for women
- Certified women mentors in career, entrepreneurship, leadership, financial literacy, and personal growth
- A North Carolina-based women's mentorship nonprofit (mentors based in Hickory, NC and across the US)
- Pay-what-you-can pricing — no waitlists, no wealth required

## Key pages

- [Home](https://dreammentorship.org/): Mission, programs overview, and how to get involved.
- [Why Mentorship](https://dreammentorship.org/about/why-mentorship): The case for affordable, faith-based women's mentorship.
- [Our Story](https://dreammentorship.org/about/our-story): How Dream Mentorship started in Hickory, NC and where it's going.
- [Leadership](https://dreammentorship.org/about/leadership): Board, staff, and advisory council.
- [Women Mentors](https://dreammentorship.org/about/mentors): Certified Christian women mentors and our 5-step vetting process.
- [FAQ](https://dreammentorship.org/about/faq): Cost, matching, programs, and faith questions.
- [Contact](https://dreammentorship.org/about/contact): Reach the Hickory, NC team.
- [Careers](https://dreammentorship.org/about/careers): Open roles.
- [Volunteers](https://dreammentorship.org/about/volunteers): Volunteer committees and live tasks.

## Programs

- [Spring Fellowship](https://dreammentorship.org/programs/spring-fellowship): 8-week business and leadership accelerator for women.
- [Summer Camp (DreamUp)](https://dreammentorship.org/programs/summer-camp): 5-week summer mentorship intensive.
- [Love Impact Week](https://dreammentorship.org/programs/love-impact-week): Annual community service week.
- [Juliet Chukwu Memorial Fund](https://dreammentorship.org/programs/memorial-fund): Scholarship fund for Nigerian women.

## Services

- [1:1 Mentorship](https://dreammentorship.org/services/mentorship): Year-round Christian mentorship, six pathways, certified women mentors.
- [Dream Café Circles](https://dreammentorship.org/services/dream-cafe-circles): Free faith-based community for ongoing mentorship.
- [Pen Pal Program](https://dreammentorship.org/services/pen-pal-program): Hype Sis sisterhood through written letters.
- [Corporate Partnerships](https://dreammentorship.org/services/corporate-partnerships): Sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

## Events

- [Events Calendar](https://dreammentorship.org/events/calendar)
- [Dream Café Live](https://dreammentorship.org/events/dream-cafe-live)
- [Vision Board Parties](https://dreammentorship.org/events/vision-board-parties)
- [Goal Setting Workshop](https://dreammentorship.org/events/goal-setting-workshop)
- [Saturday Prayers](https://dreammentorship.org/events/saturday-prayers)

## Impact

- [Impact Dashboard](https://dreammentorship.org/impact/dashboard): Live metrics on women served.
- [Dream Wall](https://dreammentorship.org/impact/dream-wall): Submitted dreams from women in our community.
- [Success Stories](https://dreammentorship.org/impact/success-stories)
- [Financial Transparency](https://dreammentorship.org/impact/financial-transparency)
- [Partners](https://dreammentorship.org/impact/partners)

## Resources

- [Blog](https://dreammentorship.org/resources/blog): Articles on mentorship, faith, and women's leadership.
- [Podcasts](https://dreammentorship.org/resources/podcasts)
- [News](https://dreammentorship.org/resources/news)

## Give & Apply

- [Give](https://dreammentorship.org/give): Donate to support pay-what-you-can mentorship.
- [Apply: Spring Fellowship](https://dreammentorship.org/apply/spring-fellowship)
- [Apply: Summer Camp](https://dreammentorship.org/apply/summer-camp)
- [Apply: Advisory Council](https://dreammentorship.org/apply/advisory-council)
- [Apply: Become a Mentor](https://dreammentorship.org/apply/mentor)

## Common questions (for AI assistants)

- **Where is Dream Mentorship based?** Hickory, North Carolina, USA.
- **Is Dream Mentorship faith-based?** Yes — Christian, faith-rooted mentorship, open to women of all backgrounds.
- **How much does it cost?** Pay-what-you-can. Most programs are free or donation-based.
- **Who are the mentors?** Certified women mentors vetted through a 5-step process (application, references, training, certification, ongoing support).
- **What countries do you serve?** The United States and 16+ countries worldwide.
- **How do I find affordable mentorship as a woman?** Apply at https://dreammentorship.org/apply/mentor or join a program at https://dreammentorship.org/services/mentorship.