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Employment Dreams Perfected program is proud to report achievements to date:

            One of the key achievements to come out of this program is to see how happy our participants and their family are in pursuing their dreams of being productive members of the community.  On October 1, 2003 six participants opened the door to abilities.  They own and operate their own retail business at Makaha Market Place.  All participants have been diligently working on their products.  Second Time Around Toys +(STAT +) Limited Liability Company (LLC) will offer their community the opportunity to purchase refurbished and repackaged toys at below market prices.  The inventory is growing daily.  They have enlisted the support of Street Bikers United who will pick up an additional used toy during their annual Toys for Tots drive in December.  All six partners actively participated in store front set up and are eager to roll out products.  One of the most amazing things in this endeavor is that partners pushed to incorporate the plus sign because they are dreaming for gaining success in the initial push to gain assets through refurbished toys but did not want to limit themselves to toys.  The dreams are expanding daily and include computerized products, crafts and other whole sale products.  They are working on consignment deals that would allow them to share in the profits of local crafters.  Remarkable things are happening and these folks are reaching for the stars.  It is funny when a window is open how much adrenaline is pumped in with ease and dream start to flourish.

            The Kahuku Counterpart is also eagerly producing products for their shop in Hauula!  They are doing things naturally!  They spend hours in discovering the ‘aina looking for things that can become precious items to work on and sell.  STAT+LLC has several items on their shelves produced by these talented youth.  Collected glass has turned into fashion earrings!  Broken kukui nut shells into handmade chokers.  Key chains are beautified by small shells.  Rocky pocket friends instantly bring a smile a mile wide.  They even have pets that will brighten up your potted plants.  It is all handmade!  They are truly doing incredible stuff on that end of the island. 

            The other exciting factor in this program is watching participants enthusiastically rush to computers to improve their skills.  One participants struggles with math in high school and seems to be gaining momentum through the computer lab.  Having the lab available to him after school is improving his chances of succeeding.  We were able to place a computer in the home of one of our participant who is struggling with getting assignments completed.   His mother called to proclaim an increased in productivity in school work and couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity to watch her son succeed.  Other participants are coming into the Sea of Dreams Foundation to support participants in the STAT+ LLC.  The excitement is catching and they are there to clean and refurbish toys.  One participant is happily employed since gaining access and support from the EDP program.  Several participants are enjoying enrollment at local community colleges.  All of these endeavors were made possible by the EDP program.  The EDP program has been a great success and has allowed the Sea of Dreams Foundation to move forward in attaining our mission’s goals.

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