Reginald Combs Memorial Scholarship
The family of the late Reginald Combs has announced a Memorial Scholarship in his honor that will be administered through the Dream 4 It Foundation. Mr. Combs was a special man. A spiritual man who put God and Family above all else. The value of a good education was high on his list of priorities. Taken out of school to work at the age of 13, he didn’t have the opportunity that so many of us have. Yet he remained determined to give his family the opportunity that he was not afforded. He worked five different jobs to send his three children to private schools and to college. Such was his commitment to family and the value of a good education. To carry on his legacy, a scholarship is being established as part of the Dream 4 It Foundation. Each year in August, deserving students are provided scholarships through the Foundation. To date over $125,000.00 in scholarships have been granted by the Foundation. You can help support the Foundation and continue Mr. Combs’ legacy. Individuals can become a part of the Dream Circle with a gift of $100.00. Understand any donation, regardless of the amount, can do what Mr. Combs always sought to do… ignite a light of hope and possibility. Please consider a legacy donation and keep the spirit of Mr. Combs, Reggie, Uncle Reginald, Granddad…Dad alive.
Dream Foundation Awards A Record $23,000.00 in Scholarships and Honors Community Inspirations
Foundation’s Thirteen-Year Giving Total Reaches $183,000.00 For Immediate Release (November 10, 2020) Giving, music and celebration were the guiding themes as the Dream 4 It Foundation celebrated its 13th Anniversary in August with a VIRTUAL Concert and Scholarship Awards Ceremony. Safety protocols prevented the usual in-person event however, the unique circumstances of 2020 could not stop the Foundation’s commitment to inspiring dreams. Seven high-school seniors were awarded scholarships and the Foundation also continued its commitment to fulfilling an Endowed Scholarship at Towson University. The Foundation’s 13-year giving total now stands at $183,000.00.
When reflecting on this year’s successes, Dr. Anthony Brown, the Foundation’s President, stated “we were able to distribute scholarships despite the challenges of the season and this is a direct result of the faithful support of our individual and corporate sponsors. More than supporting educational dreams financially, we believe our work champions the role education can play in promoting WORLD CHANGE. It is statistically proven that persons with college degrees are better positioned to impact society economically and socially. is a summation of the Foundation’s 2020 accomplishments to date:
- Awarded $15,000.00 in scholarships to six students attending Colleges and Universities across the country.
- Awarded $1,500.00 in book stipends to area students. Made payments totaling $6,000.00 toward our Endowed Scholarship commitment at Towson University.
- Awarded our first $1,000.00 scholarship to a Towson University student as a part of the Endowment commitment.
- Continued to strengthen our efforts to promote the giving opportunity through the Combined Federal Charities Campaign.
- Continued our ongoing commitment to stay connected to our current and former scholars – offering inspiration and information intended to inspire and support them as they architect their dreams.
2020 scholarship recipients included:
- Madison Durry, Spelman College
- Joselyn Forbes, North Carolina A&T University
- Hydeia Hall, Benedict College
- Amber Mosley, Indian University
- Robyn Nelson, North Carolina A&T University
- Caroline Neumann, Towson University
- Jordan Womack, Augusta University
2020 honorees included:
- Erricka Bridgeford, Executive Director - Baltimore Community Mediation Center
- Mitchell Posner, Executive Director - Community Assistance Network (CAN)
To find out more about the Dream 4 It Foundation go to www.dream4it.net or call (443) 472-3311. Your tax-deductible donations are appreciated. *Note: for local media, our local scholars (five of the seven) reside in the following communities
- Madison Durry (Eldersburg, Maryland – Baltimore County)
- Joselyn Forbes (Indian Head, Maryland – Prince Georges County)
- Hydeia Hall (Woodlawn, Maryland – Baltimore, County)
- Amber Mosley, (River Hill, Maryland - Howard County)
- Caroline Neumann (Catonsville, Maryland – Baltimore County)
