THE NEW AMERICAN DREAM FOUNDATION AT A GLANCE
TNADF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2016 by the Bacelar-Palmares Family. It serves as the philanthropic branch of the Tribuna Newspaper, a trilingual publication founded by the family in 1999.
OUR VISION
We envision a vibrant community where immigrant stories are celebrated and cultures and generations come together. By embracing our diverse heritages, we foster connections that unite us. We see a future where every generation thrives together, sharing experiences and building relationships that honor our past and pave the way for a brighter future.
OUR MISSION
The New American Dream Foundation’s mission is to celebrate, inspire, and support immigrants at every stage of their journey. We provide access to education, health services, civic engagement opportunities, and community support programs throughout the Greater Danbury area. By fostering connections and offering culturally responsive resources, we empower individuals and families to embrace their unique stories and contribute to a stronger, more inclusive community—redefining the American Dream, one story at a time.
The New American Dream Foundation
The New American Dream Foundation provides access to education, health services, civic engagement opportunities, and community support programs throughout the Greater Danbury area. By fostering connections and offering culturally responsive resources, we empower immigrants and their families, across generations, to embrace their unique stories and contribute to a stronger, more inclusive community, redefining the American Dream, one story at a time.
Our Programs
CT Paid Leave Assistance
TNADF can answer questions about CT Paid Leave eligibility and assist with the application process.
The New American Dream Center
An in-person resource hub supporting immigrants and enabling them to contribute to our county
Senior Hot Meals
Our Hot Meals Program delivers monthly meals and friendly visits with volunteers to more than 650 seniors.
Student Scholarships
TNADF’s American Dream scholarships are awarded to young immigrants or children of immigrants in Fairfield County.
Mission Health Day
This free event offers essential health screenings and services to adults 18+ who are uninsured, underinsured, or facing housing instability
Who we are in numbers
1,500+
Individuals served per year, on average
125+
Appointments Focused on Citizenship Eligibility
900+
Immigrant families and individuals served
$90,000+
in scholarships since 2015
$124,800+
toward health access in the past
7 years
+55,000
Meals Served to date
Our Goal
The New American Dream Foundation's goal is to promote our nation’s rich immigrant history, highlighting the cultural, social, and economic contributions of immigrants of all generations. Each immigrant wave that has come to our state and our community has made contributions from which we all benefit. Immigrants of past generations have paved the way for immigrants of today.
Although the paths they have taken to reach our country may differ, they share a common goal - The American Dream. TNADF celebrates, supports, and inspires immigrants to achieve their dreams.
Country of Origin of Center's Clients as of 2024
MEET THE TEAM
"The foundation is vehicle to create meaningful change for generations of immigrants to come."
Celia Bacelar Palmares
CELIA BACELAR PALMARES
President / Founder
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EMANUELA PALMARES
Vice-President
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ANGELA BARBOSA
Executive Director
Countries of Origin of Individuals Served Across TNADF Programs Since 2016
Bangladesh
Brazil
Cambodia
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Savador
Guatemala
Haiti
Honduras
India
Jamaica
Macedonia
Mexico
Nepal
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Peru
Portugal
Spain
South Africa
Venezuela
Kenya
TNADF efforts are funded through corporate sponsorships, community grants, or in-kind donations. If you or your organization would like to contribute, please contact us via email at development@thenewamericandreamfoundation.org.
