The Short Creek Dream Center

"Find a need and fill it, Find a hurt and heal it."

We are dedicated to rescuing, restoring, and empowering survivors of human trafficking and individuals facing crisis. Through Dream Centers, we provide safe housing, trauma-informed care, and holistic healing programs, helping people rebuild their lives with dignity and purpose.

About Us

The Short Creek Dream Center (SCDC) is a trauma-informed, wrap-around service, 40-bed licensed social service residential program, and a vital part of The Dream Institute, Inc. (TDI)

We are one of the largest program of our kind that houses entire families, allowing individuals in crisis to stay together with their children while receiving the support they need. This is rare in residential programs, making SCDC a truly unique and essential resource for survivors and families in need.

Located in Colorado City, Arizona, SCDC provides comprehensive care and long-term support to survivors of trafficking, domestic violence, and housing insecurity. Through safe shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, and life skills training, we help individuals move from survival to stability.

Beyond housing, SCDC also serves the broader community, where 48% of households live below the Federal Poverty Level (U.S. Census Bureau). We work to break cycles of trauma and poverty by offering:

• Emergency & Transitional Housing for women, children, and men
• Trauma-Informed Counseling & Case Management
• Education & Workforce Development (GED, life skills, vocational training)
• A Community Food Bank providing 1.2M+ pounds of food annually

Our Impact in 2024

• Housing & Support: 142 individuals (65 women, 35 children, 38 men) received shelter and care
• Counseling Services: 1,200+ community members accessed trauma-informed counseling
• Vocational Training: 10,000+ hours of job training, life skills, and sobriety maintenance
• Food Distribution: 1.2 million pounds of food, serving 350+ households weekly (13,280 annually)
• Community Outreach & Events:
  • Stop Traffick Walk: 200+ volunteers and attendees
  • Christmas Corner: 250+ children received gifts
  • Biannual Dental Outreach: 200+ individuals received free dental care
  • Holiday Turkey Giveaway: 400+ turkeys distributed
  • Spooktacular Fun Night & Easter Egg Hunt: 480+ attendees
  • Back to School Drive: Free backpacks and school supplies distributed
• Christmas Adoption Program: 65 families, including 250 children, adopted
• Community Service Value: Over $500,000 in outreach mission services provided

How We’re Connected

The Dream Institute (TDI) provides the foundation in securing funding, in-kind services, and operational support. Through TDI, facilities like the Short Creek Dream Center can focus on housing, education, crisis response, and survivor support.

Together, we work to restore hope and create lasting change for individuals and communities in need.

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