Dream Center

Dream Center Brindisi

The Dream Center Brindisi is a nonprofit initiative dedicated to meeting the physical and emotional needs of the most vulnerable individuals and families in Brindisi. Our city faces increasing social and economic challenges, particularly among low-income Italian families and the fast-growing African immigrant community. Issues of homelessness, hunger, addiction, and family instability are pressing concerns that require concrete and compassionate responses.

Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and holistic support to vulnerable families and individuals in Brindisi through practical services, compassion-driven outreach, and sustainable community engagement.

Our Activities

๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Adopt-A-Block

Monthly neighborhood outreaches including trash pickup, grocery delivery, family visits, and community connection. Our goal is to build trust and long-term relationships in 3 underserved neighborhoods across the city.

๐Ÿ‘• Clothing Outreach

Mobile outreach to distribute clothing, shoes, and hygiene products. We aim to serve 500 individuals in the first year, ensuring basic needs are met with dignity and respect.

๐Ÿž Mobile Food Banks

Partnerships with local supermarkets and farmers to operate 3 mobile food distributions weekly. Our goal is to provide food to 250 families monthly, ensuring food security for the most needy communities.

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Foster Care Intervention

Support families with open cases by providing groceries, furniture, and school supplies. Our goal is to help 20 families stay together, preventing separation when possible through practical support.

๐Ÿ  Human Trafficking Rescue & Emergency Shelter

A small transitional home for 5โ€“6 women for five-day emergency stays. We aim to support 10 women annually with shelter, food, and counseling, offering a safe haven for victims of abuse, trafficking, and addiction.

๐Ÿ”’ Jail Outreach

Encouragement through teaching and mentoring to inmates in local area facilities. Comprehensive rehabilitation programs for incarcerated individuals, aimed at providing the vocational training and social skills necessary for successful reintegration into society and the workforce.

๐Ÿ‘ถ Dream Kids

Dream Kids shares the gospel with children in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way. Through play therapy, sports, and activities tailored to their interests, we help kids see how Jesus fits into their everyday lives.

๐ŸŽ“ School Program

This program educates middle school, high school, and university students about the reality of poverty in a concrete and engaging way. Through interactive workshops, first-hand accounts, and hands-on projects, it shows how poverty impacts people’s lives and how volunteering can be a powerful force for social change.

Join us in touching lives

We need your help

The Dream Center is challenging but rewarding. We could use more helping hands to reach more people.

Even one hour of your time would make a difference and bring light to the city!

Find us here

We look forward to seeing you soon. You can reach us in the following ways:

Via San Francesco 1 โ€“ Brindisi, 72100, Italy
Phone: (+39) 392 192 6501
Email: info@brindisitabernacle.org