O’DELL FAMILY

The O’Dell family loves volunteering and being involved in the work of the Springfield Dream Center. They are especially drawn to the Dream Center’s core mission of providing both help and hope. The O’Dells appreciate that the Dream Center not only meets immediate needs for families—needs that are often essential and urgent—but also offers long-term support by walking alongside families, investing in them, and equipping them with valuable resources. This hope-centered approach is deeply meaningful to the O’Dells, as it fosters community, teaches new skills, and introduces healthier ways of thinking. They believe this type of support is a critical step in breaking negative generational cycles.

The O’Dell family deeply appreciates the Dream Center Academy after-school program, which provides children with a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment. Beyond academic support, students learn life-changing skills such as emotional regulation, creative problem-solving, and the confidence to dream big. The O’Dells recognize the significance of this, knowing these children will one day become parents, employees, business owners, and leaders within the community. The investment made at DCA has the potential to impact not only their lives but also future generations.

The family also enjoys participating in Community Dinners, classes, block parties, and give-back events—all of which they consider meaningful and enjoyable opportunities to serve. They appreciate that the Springfield Dream Center offers many ways to get involved and believe there is a place for everyone to volunteer and make a real difference.