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‘Dreams Come True’: ALEH’s dynamic National Service volunteers developed the “Dreams Come
True” project, an initiative that focuses on granting the wishes of the ALEH residents, all of
whom are nonverbal. During their daily interactions with the residents, ALEH’s professional
staff gleans bits of information about what each child wants to see, do, or accomplish most, and
then work together with volunteers to make those dreams a reality. There have been several
wishes granted since the project’s launch:
Naor Visits: 33-year-old Na’or, who always wanted to visit the home of a staff member, had his
dream come true when he visited Meital, ALEH Moriah’s social worker at her home on a nearby
Kibbutz. Accompanied by National Service volunteers, Naor was also given a private tour of the
kibbutz barns, laundromat and factory before visiting Meital in her home.
Omer is a Professional Soccer Player! 13-year-old Omer has cognitive developmental
disabilities, but he loves to play soccer and can even kick a ball like a pro. Omer’s dream was to
play with professionals and the entire Nes Tziona team helped fulfill his wish, presenting him with
a team shirt when he arrived and a soccer ball signed by the each of the players. Team members
then invited Omer to the field, warmly including him in their practice as a team regular.