Conceive A Dream Foundation: 2025–2026 Year in Review
- Shantrice Appleby
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
This year wasn’t about hosting dozens of events—it was about building a stronger foundation for the future.
Through the work of Conceive A Dream Foundation, we:
✨ Hosted our annual community wellness and travel networking event
✨ Expanded and revamped our website with educational resources for students and families
✨ Continued our commitment to supporting student mothers pursuing higher education
✨ Launched new fundraising efforts to increase scholarship and microgrant opportunities
✨ Introduced the Lee & Betty Hall Legacy Scholarship, created to support young men pursuing a 2- or 4-year college education
✨ Continued laying the groundwork for future mentorship, scholarship, and community impact initiatives
On a personal note, this fiscal year also marked major milestones for me. I completed Family Medicine residency, became board certified, and began my attending physician career—milestones that remind me exactly why creating opportunities and support systems for others matters so much.
As we enter a new fiscal year, I’m excited about growing our impact, expanding scholarship opportunities, and continuing to invest in students, families, and future leaders.
Thank you to everyone who has supported, donated, shared resources, attended events, or simply encouraged the vision.
The work continues. The mission remains. The dream lives on.
Happy Juneteenth. ❤️💛💚
Honorable Mention
Before closing out this fiscal year, we would like to recognize a meaningful milestone from May 2025. Through the Conceive A Dream Foundation, we were honored to award scholarships to both a graduating high school senior and a college student mother as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting education and opportunity.
A special congratulations to Jaiden Whitner, a dedicated student and mother of one, whose perseverance, academic achievement, and commitment to building a brighter future embody the mission of our foundation. We are proud to have supported her journey and look forward to seeing all that she accomplishes in the years ahead.