The In Honor of Andre Emmett Dream Court

Turning circumstance into opportunity

We believe a child's zip code should never decide the size of their dreams. Here's who we are, why we exist, and the people carrying the mission forward.

Our Mission

Resources and belief for every child

Provide our students with the resources needed to thrive in life, school, and athletics, engaging, inspiring, and connecting communities to maximize their potential.

Our Goal

Programs that open doors

Create programs spanning athletics, community givebacks, and events that give our youth the room, tools, and encouragement to chase their DREAMS, and the support to reach them.

Andre Emmett, founder of the Dreams Really Exist Foundation
Est. 2019
Founded by Andre Emmett
Our Story

A legacy that refused to end

In 2019, Dallas basketball legend Andre Emmett founded the Dreams Really Exist Foundation to pour back into the community that raised him. That same year, his life was taken far too soon.

Rather than let his vision fade, Andre's family, friends, and community picked it up and ran. Every event we host, every child we reach, and every dream we help protect is a continuation of what he started, proof that dreams really do exist, and that they're worth fighting for.

Honor Andre's Legacy
Our Approach

How we close the opportunity gap

Real change takes more than a single handout. We combine tangible support with skill-building that compounds over a lifetime.

Provide Resources

Bikes, coats, gifts, and essentials delivered with dignity, meeting families' immediate needs so kids can just be kids.

Build the Mindset

Through the Champions Program, students gain confidence, goal-setting habits, and the social-emotional strength to overcome life's challenges.

Connect Community

We unite partners, mentors, and neighbors around a shared belief, that every child deserves people in their corner.

Leadership

Our Board of Directors

A team committed to stewarding Andre's vision with heart and accountability.

Baylor Barbee, President

Baylor Barbee

President

Si Mon' Emmett-Salah, Secretary

Si Mon' Emmett-Salah

Secretary

Akil Simpson, Board Member

Akil Simpson

Board Member

Community Partners

The people who make it possible

Help us reach the next child

Your gift or sponsorship turns Andre's dream into another kid's reality. Stand with us this year.