Build A Dream is a
family-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit with deep roots in Pensacola, Florida. We show up for the women of this city with food, with grants,
...with a room full of people who are ready to say we see you and we’ve got you.
When a woman is truly supported, her whole household feels it. The community feels it. That’s why we exist. Every donation is tax-deductible.
Build a Dream
Our Programs
Here are five ways we show up for women and families in Pensacola. Our programs are thoughtful, sentient.
Always quietly becoming something more.
The Gathering Place
COMMUNITY SYNERGY
The Gathering Place is our open invitation to dream together. We gather regularly as a community, to share ideas, celebrate each other’s gifts, and build the real, human connections that make neighborhoods stronger. There is no agenda beyond showing up. For each other. For this city. For the belief that when people find each other, something remarkable becomes possible. Come as you are. Bring your people. There is always room. Contact diana@buildadreamfoundation.org for upcoming Circle gathering dates.
Annual grants are awarded to women entrepreneurs who are planting the seeds of something bold in Pensacola... women whose creative work carries its culture and memory, its dancers, singers, writers, makers, and storytellers. If that is you, we want to meet you.
DIRECT AID HEALTH & FAMILY STABILITY
Direct aid to struggling families through food, diapers (including adult diapers), pads, vitamins, and nutritional supplements like PediaSure. The things that don’t show up on an EBT card. A little bit extra at the end of the month to bridge the difference between surviving and stability.
Build a Dream is not able to help with rent or utilities. What we can do is provide transportation to a laundry mat, food pantry, or grocery store in special circumstances.
Stock the Mission
DONATION DRIVE
We spotlight a local nonprofit quarterly and rally our community to meet its most pressing needs. Every gift goes directly where it is needed most, one donation at a time. Follow us on social media to find out more.
The Warm Table
PIZZA PROGRAM
Homemade, nutritious pizzas baked with care in our very own Pizza Truck and delivered to the hardworking people at local nonprofits and community organizations. Because good work is hungry work.
Community Stories
"When I learned about Build a Dream Foundation, and it's motto, "When Women Rise the World Thrives," That sunk into my heart!"
Jennifer
"Build a Dream is about creating a life that is going to support you and your family. When I found out I was selected for the micro grant, I felt extremely validated."
Kayla
Connect with Us
YES Every donation is tax-deductible! PLEASE reach out with any inquiries, to sign up or RSVP for our donation drives, or to learn more about our initiatives supporting women's empowerment and community development in the Pensacola area!
You can also RSVP at diana@buildadreamfoundation.org
Meet our Board
Dedicated to empowering women in the Pensacola area, our diverse team leads with passion and purpose.
Diana Toups
President & Director
Nonprofit founder, program developer, and community builder.
Suhad
Treasurer Director
Financial oversight and fiduciary accountability for all program funds.
Patti
Secretary Director and Board Chair
Organizational leader and passionate advocate for women, children, and adults with disabilities. Newly returned to Pensacola and deeply invested in building lasting community here.
Debbie
Chief Advisor to the Board
Tobian Thompson
Social Media Expert Extraordinaire