FOLEY — The Dream Center of Baldwin County recently announced it received a grant from Baldwin EMC's charitable foundation, Operation Roundup, which collects money for causes that provide food, clothing, shelter, health, environment or education.

The organization, based in Foley, serves Baldwin County's at-risk youth ages 12-18, helping them to rebuild and transform their lives with the help of mentors and educators. It partners with Juvenile Justice and area schools to "help break the cycle of abuse, victimization and criminality by providing mentoring, conflict resolution training, drug and alcohol education and accountability, classroom tutoring and homework assistance, financial assistance for clothing needs and extracurricular activities, a food pantry, work force readiness and post-secondary education assistance."

"We are very appreciative of our partnership with Baldwin EMC," Dream Center Executive Director Joe Aldrete said in a news release. "Baldwin EMC has supported our program through various fundraising efforts, including the donation of silent auction items and sponsorship of our upcoming charity golf tournament on April 14. The Dream Center is committed to utilizing the Operation Roundup grant to provide students in Baldwin County with the physical, emotional and financial resources to help prepare them for long term success."

Funding from this one-year grant will assist the Dream Center of Baldwin County by supporting case managers in administering evidence-based programs as well as classroom tutoring and mentorship. It will also assist in providing daily meals, snacks and activities for Dream Center participants.

For more information on the upcoming charity golf tournament, visit The Dream Center of Baldwin County's Facebook page or website at www.dreamcenterbaldwincounty.com.