First Pioneer Valley Dream Center

WELCOME * BIENVENIDO TO THE FIRST PIONEER VALLEY DREAM CENTER 

If you’re visiting us for the first time or returning, thank you for stopping by and taking time to get to know us better. We are a multicultural, faith-based, volunteer driven, 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our call is simple; to love and serve God and others: the homeless, addiction, disenfranchised, struggling families and individuals from all walks of life. At the Dream Center, we believe everyone is unique and born with a purpose. We believe that through the transforming power of God’s love, supportive services, programs, resources and opportunities we can help inspire hope, rebuild dreams & empower lives.

We welcome you to volunteer, partner with us or both. We welcome you to become a part of this incredible journey and God-Size Dreams. Together we can make a difference a difference by building up our city, one life at a time, one block at a time.

DO not despise small beginnings

Taking a leap of faith, Pastor Diana and Richard Garcia planted Amazing Love Tabernacle (ALT) in December 2012 ( a Full Gospel Assemblies International (PA) Affiliation) located in the Six-Corner area of Springfield, Ma.'s inner city. ALT’s emphasis: Prayer, Discipleship, Growth, Community Outreaches and Services. In April 2014, Pastor Diana became increasingly restlessness. She dreamt of helping others meet their tangible and spiritual dreams and needs in a substantial way.

During a dedicated time of prayer and fasting, God confirmed the dream of deeper purpose.

A short while after, Pastor Diana contacted the LA Dream Center in Los Angeles, Ca.. Later on, she connected with Pastor Katelynn Miner of the Berkshire Dream Center in Pittsfield, Ma. With a mutual love for Christ and a passion to serve others, Pastor Katelynn and Leader Cathy Chapman trained and assisted ALT with establishing the Adopt-A-Block outreach program in the Six Corner's neighborhood of Springfield, Ma.

THE ADVENTURE BEGins

In June 2016, Pastor Diana and Richard went on a Short Term Mission (STM) trip to the Los Angeles Dream Center in California with the approval of the ALT Board of Directors. Their experience was incredible and it marked them with a dream and a deeper sense of purpose to serve the City of Springfield and the Pioneer Valley. It was then, with the approval of the ALT Board of Directors that the First Pioneer Valley Dream Center, became an Official Member of the Dream Center Network, and the Adventure Began!

DC History began at the la Dream center: “the church that never sleeps” 

The LA Dream Center was founded by Pastor Matthew and his father Tommy Barnett in 1994. The Dream Center is a volunteer driven organization that serves through about 273 different types of outreaches. Currently the LA Dream Center houses over 700 people and serves over 400,000 people each month.The Dream Center is also known as the “Church That Never Sleeps” and founded in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, California.

OUR MISSION

TO LOVE AND SERVE OTHERS BY MEETING BOTH TANGIBLE AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS.

“Find a need and fill it, Find a hurt and heal it”

OUR PURPOSE

Our purpose? To help others discover their God given purpose, gifts and abilities. To help others to discover the love of Jesus. To help others find hope and freedom. To mentor others to serve and pursue their dreams. To help others by Inspiring Hope. Rebuilding Dreams and Empowering Lives.

OUR VISION

Our vision? To provide a place of refuge and hope through education, discipleship, resources and assistance to others in the City of Springfield, throughout the Pioneer Valley (Hampden, Hampshire, Franklin County) and whereever opportunities open to serve others. To work together in partnership with other community agencies, schools and churches for the purpose of empowering those struggling with hopelessness within the community. 

WHO WE SERVE

We serve all individuals and families in need throughout, but not limited to, the City of Springfield and the Pioneer Valley.

PROGRAMS-OUTREACHES

Isaiah's Closet (clothing, food & furniture),Food Pantry,  Adopt-A-Block, Thanksgiving and Christmas Blessings, Monthly Fellowships and Dinners,Thursday Bible Studies, Friday Night Prayer, Spiritual Counseling and Discipleship. We are committed to implementing additional programs that seeks to help, aid and empower the wonderful people of Springfield and the Pioneer Valley.

*** Due to COVID-19, the list of programs-outreaches have changed or postponed till further notice. Please check outreach programs and events on this page or on our FaceBook page.

*** Stay tuned for Updates and Program Additions. Visit our FaceBook page.

DREAM CENTER NETWORK MEMBER

On June 17, 2016, First Pioneer Valley Dream Center became an Official member of the Dream Center Network. We’re honored to be a member of the DC Network, which consist of over 60 plus Dream Centers throughout the United States and 10 Dream Centers internationally (Canada, Australia, Brazil, Haiti, New Zealand, and others). Together we share a common cause of helping to restore hope and dreams in our communities through the love of Jesus.

• We are an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

Thank you! Gracias!

My husband Richard and I thank God for calling us to this great cause! We also want to thank the faithful members of Amazing Love Tabernacle for taking a step of faith & daring to believe God’s size dream! Thank you to our family & friends for your support! A Special thank you to the LA Dream Center for inspiring us to live with a cause; to the Berkshire Dream Center for your friendship, inspiration and unconditional support, and to Full Gospel Assemblies Intl. for your continued support and to the many generous donors, and volunteers that have dared to dream with us.We look forward to dreaming big together for the love of God and others.

Thank you & God Bless!

Pastor Diana & Richard Garcia