About Us

Meet our Board of Directors and Alumni
Our Mission
Through the power of the arts, Dreams of Hope provides the region’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied (LGBTQA) youth a welcoming environment to grow in confidence, express themselves, and develop as leaders. Their creative contributions educate audiences, build awareness, and increase acceptance. Read More
Our History
Dreams of Hope has established itself as Pittsburgh's only arts-focused LGBTQA youth (ages 13-21) organization. The organization was founded in 2003 by Susan Haugh, current Artistic Director, with a grant from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts Program of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, and with assistance from three collaborating artists. Read More
See where we've performed over the years and meet our alumni.
Finances
Dreams of Hope is a 501(c)3 organization, generously funded by individuals and foundations. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation. You can also review our IRS filings: