Santa Barbara, Calif. — Dream Foundation, the Santa Barbara-based organization that serves nearly 2,500 final Dreams every year for terminally-ill adults, has been gifted the private plaza in front of the newly reconstructed and historic Hotel Californian that is redefining luxury in the heart of Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone. The plaza, at the corner of State and Mason streets, is comprised of 1,140 stones available to be dedicated with an elegant name engraving for a tax-deductible gift to the Foundation. One lead donor has the rare and exclusive opportunity to name the plaza itself.

The Dream Plaza will be an oasis in the center of a bustling district, connecting the Wharf Waterfront to Downtown and serving as the gateway to Santa Barbara’s expanding Funk Zone and Urban Wine Trail. The plaza stones will be a unique way to celebrate an anniversary or special event, commemorate a business milestone, remember a loved one or create a unique family heirloom. Whether making new memories or remembering past ones, the Dream plaza and its distinctive stones will be a place to revisit for generations to come.

“We are immensely grateful to Michael Rosenfeld for his generous gift to Dream Foundation and our beloved community,” says Kenny Slaught, Dream Foundation’s Chairman of the Board. “He has given us an opportunity to connect with the place that Dream Foundation calls home and fulfill thousands of final Dreams across the country.”

“Hotel Californian and I are thrilled to partner with Dream Foundation who bring so much light to this community and families they serve,” said Hotel Californian owner, Michael Rosenfeld. “The Dream Plaza will represent a gathering place and lasting memory for donors and loved ones to share for years to come.”

The funds raised through the dedication of each stone will support Dream Foundation programs including its Flagship Dream Program that fulfills the end-of-life Dreams of terminally-ill adults who lack the resources to fulfill their Dream on their own, its Dreams for Veterans Program that serves veterans who served in war and during peacetime, its Dream Toy Program that sends our Dreamers’ children who are coping with the impending loss of a parent hand selected toys, and its Flower Empower program that delivers fresh floral bouquets to local residents facing illness, loss or recovery, ensuring that those in need know that their community cares.

“We are so fortune to live in such a compassionate and nurturing community,” says Kisa Heyer, Dream Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer. “I am reminded just how supportive Santa Barbara has been over the past twenty-four years. This beautiful gift is just another example of its commitment to our mission and to our Dreamers.”

Dream Foundation’s Board of Directors is delighted to unveil the Dream Plaza with Dream Foundation’s staff, Hotel Californian’s Michael Rosenfeld, and Foundation supporters and friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 22nd. Press is invited to attend.

To learn more, please contact Dream Foundation by phone at 805-564-2131, or send an email to plaza@dreamfoundation.org.

About Dream Foundation:

Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, fulfills final Dreams that provide inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. With the support of a nationwide network of volunteers, hospices, health care organizations and committed donors, Dream Foundation has given life to more than 30,000 final Dreams over the past two decades. The Foundation is proud to maintain Charity Navigator’s four-star rating—its highest—for sound fiscal management ensuring its donors and partners that their investment will be used wisely. Dream Foundation receives no state or federal funding—we rely solely on private donations. To support our mission please visit DreamFoundation.org/donate.

About Hotel Californian:

Hotel Californian is redefining luxury on the celebrated American Riviera. The 121-room hotel caters to the Hollywood elite, international visitors and locals alike. Featuring dazzling spaces from celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, the iconoclastic enclave – part history, part imagination and all Californian – is at the heart of the revitalization of Santa Barbara’s waterfront Funk Zone. Meticulously crafted by developer Michael Rosenfeld, Hotel Californian is Santa Barbara’s premier destination. For more information, please visit the website at: http://www.thehotelcalifornian.com.