Our Mission

 Empowering Teens for Social Connection and Well-being

Dragon FUNd's, a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is dedicated to financially supporting social events and activities for local middle school and high school teens in Dover, New York. Our mission is to raise funds to help offset the cost of events so that all teens in our community can participate regardless of their families' financial status.

We recognize that our community, a small rural town of 8400, faces a poverty level of 17.9%**, which puts a significant strain on families' financial resources. While funding is often allocated to education, sports, and clubs, the importance of social events is often overlooked. We believe that social connection is essential for the holistic development of teenagers, as it promotes their mental health, builds resilience, and creates a sense of belonging.

Through our fundraising efforts, we seek to garner support from individuals, businesses, and organizations who share our vision of nurturing the social well-being of teenagers. We will actively engage with community members, encouraging them to contribute financially or through volunteerism, to collectively make a lasting impact on the lives of our town's youth.

We believe that every teenager deserves the opportunity to engage in cultivating friendships, and building lasting memories, regardless of their family's financial situation.

Please join us in our mission to prioritize the mental health and well-being of our town's teenagers, fostering a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

**2022 U.S. Census Bureau  https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/dovertowndutchesscountynewyork/IPE120221