Ventura County, California

Helping Dreams Reach Their Potential

Dreams in Reach is being built to help children access sports, mentorship, equipment, and community support—regardless of financial barriers.

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Nonprofit formation currently in progress

Youth Opportunity

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Every child deserves the chance to participate, grow, and belong.

Confidence Built through participation

Community Stronger together

SportsAccess and participation

MentorshipPositive role models

EquipmentReducing cost barriers

PartnershipsCommunity-powered impact

Who We Are

Built by a family that understands the journey

Dreams in Reach was founded by Guadalupe “Lupe” Quezada and Erika Quezada, a husband-and-wife team committed to creating opportunities that empower children and strengthen communities.

As parents of three, they understand both the life-changing value of youth sports and the financial pressure that comes with registration, equipment, uniforms, travel, training, and competition expenses.

Their goal is to collaborate with families, schools, coaches, businesses, healthcare organizations, and community partners to help more children discover their talents and reach their full potential.

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Our Mission

Expand access to youth sports through assistance, equipment, mentorship, and community partnerships.

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Our Vision

A community where every child can explore their interests and participate regardless of family income.

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Our Commitment

Lead with inclusion, transparency, compassion, and responsible stewardship as the organization grows.

Why We Started

Our Story

Dreams in Reach grew from our family’s personal experience with youth sports and community service.

Purpose

A lifelong desire to help others

Lupe’s passion for helping people led him to earn a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University Channel Islands and build a career serving the community through nonprofit workforce development and youth programs.

Family

Sports have always been part of the family

Erika immigrated from Mexico with her family at age six. Her father coached soccer for more than 20 years, helping organize fields, registrations, fundraising, and opportunities for young athletes.

Experience

Finding each child’s passion

Guadalupe Jr. began soccer at age four and now participates in competitive club soccer. Isabella explored several activities before discovering gymnastics and reaching the Bronze competitive level. Their youngest child, Xochitl, is just beginning her own journey.

Dream

Turning experience into opportunity

Seeing how quickly sports costs add up inspired Lupe and Erika to build an organization that can help families whose children have passion and potential but limited resources.

“This is more than an organization. It is our family’s commitment to helping other families.”

Building for the Future

Programs in Development

These programs will launch as our structure, partnerships, and funding are established.

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Youth Sports Assistance

Planned support for registration fees, uniforms, training, and participation costs.

In Development

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Equipment Support

New or gently used equipment for children and families who need assistance.

In Development

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Community Partnerships

Collaboration with schools, clubs, coaches, businesses, and service organizations.

Partnerships Forming

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Mentorship & Development

Positive role models who encourage confidence, perseverance, and leadership.

Future Program

Why Sports Matter

More than competition

Sports help children build skills that benefit them in school, relationships, future careers, and everyday life.

Confidence Discipline Responsibility Resilience Teamwork Leadership Perseverance Healthy Habits

Meet the Team

Leadership

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Guadalupe “Lupe” Quezada

Founder & Executive Director

Lupe brings more than five years of nonprofit leadership and community-service experience in workforce development and youth programs. He has helped individuals overcome barriers to employment by connecting them with training, job opportunities, supportive services, and community resources.

He leads the vision, partnerships, program development, fundraising strategy, and future growth of Dreams in Reach.

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Erika Quezada

Co-Founder & Director of Community Engagement

Erika brings more than 10 years of experience serving underserved individuals and families through nonprofit healthcare organizations. She has helped community members navigate healthcare services, coordinate referrals, schedule appointments, and connect with essential resources.

She leads family outreach, community engagement, volunteer relationships, and local partnerships.

Be Part of the Beginning

Join Our Journey

Dreams in Reach is currently in the process of becoming a nonprofit organization. We are developing our structure, preparing future programs, building partnerships, and assembling a dedicated Board of Directors.

Potential founding board members
Families, coaches, and schools
Sports organizations and healthcare partners
Local businesses and community leaders
Future volunteers and sponsors

Let’s Connect

Contact Dreams in Reach

Interested in serving on the board, becoming a community partner, volunteering, or supporting the future mission? We would be glad to hear from you.

Guadalupe Quezada

Founder & Executive Director

gquezada@dreamsinreach.org www.dreamsinreach.org

“Helping Dreams Reach Their Potential.”