HPN Holdings Partners with Curry Foundation for Community Service through Realize the Dream Initiative
- HPN Holdings supports Eat. Learn. Play.'s Realize the Dream initiative, committing to long-term community service in Oakland.
- The partnership aims for 100 million service hours by 2029, with the Currys pledging 100,000 volunteer hours.
- HPN Holdings emphasizes the importance of community engagement to improve opportunities for Oakland's youth through various projects.
Curry Foundation Champions Community Service through Realize the Dream Initiative
In a significant development for community engagement, Oakland-based charity Eat. Learn. Play., founded by Stephen and Ayesha Curry, steps into the spotlight as Chief Dream Ambassadors for the Realize the Dream initiative. Announced on September 2, 2025, at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, this partnership aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by committing to long-term community service, particularly for Oakland's youth. The Currys have pledged an impressive 100,000 volunteer hours as part of the initiative's ambitious goal of mobilizing 100 million service hours by 2029, coinciding with the centennial of Dr. King's birth.
The Realize the Dream initiative is designed to uplift Oakland’s neighborhoods by ensuring children have access to safe play spaces, nutritious food, and quality education. This commitment resonates deeply with the mission of Eat. Learn. Play., which has already engaged over 4,000 volunteers since its inception in 2021. Collectively, these volunteers have contributed more than 30,000 hours to various community projects, including schoolyard builds and events such as Christmas with the Currys. Both Stephen and Ayesha Curry emphasize the transformative power of service, advocating for a future where community involvement can create lasting change and improve opportunities for children.
Under the leadership of Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King, the initiative seeks to embody Dr. King’s vision of a Beloved Community. Chris Helfrich, Executive Director of Eat. Learn. Play., supports this sentiment, emphasizing the organization's mission to empower the next generation through collective action and volunteerism. The Realize the Dream initiative not only honors Dr. King's legacy but also aims to inspire a nationwide movement of service, reinforcing the crucial role that community engagement plays in shaping a brighter future for youth in Oakland and beyond.
In addition to this significant partnership, Eat. Learn. Play. continues to engage in various community efforts aimed at fostering a supportive environment for children. The organization’s commitment to providing nutritious food and quality education complements its focus on creating safe play spaces, ensuring that children can thrive physically, emotionally, and academically.
As the Realize the Dream initiative gains momentum, it exemplifies the power of collaboration between community leaders and organizations. By mobilizing volunteers and resources, it aims to create a sustainable impact that aligns with Dr. King’s vision of equality and community empowerment, ultimately inspiring individuals across the nation to take action.