A Dream for Thomas
is bringing awareness and support to the homelessness in our community by providing daily necessities and care.
About A Dream For Thomas
Our Vision
At A Dream for Thomas, our vision is to spread love and kindness to those who need it but often feel unheard or neglected. We believe everyone deserves compassion , and we are committed to ensuring the voices of the unhoused amplified and their needs are addressed.
Proverbs 31:9 ~ Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Our Story
A Dream for Thomas started because of a homeless man named Thomas.
Shayla , (Our Founder/ CEO ) was a waitress at Huddle House in 2007. During her time there, Thomas came in but was immediately kicked out because of his apperance and hygiene. Our CEO immediately went behind him and told him what shift she worked and that she would help him.
Everyday Thomas came in and order a Philly Cheesesteak Sandwhich and a Dr, Pepper. There were some days where he would just want water because of how hot it was outside. Shayla would use her tips to make sure he ate, had plenty to drink. She would also bring him clothes; although he had several to choose from that she brought him, he would never take that particular shirt off.
Unfortunately, Shayla had to leave Thomas but she never forgot him.
While doing research and learning how to birth and build A Dream for Thomas she donated to different shelters and feeding the homeless.
Our Accomplishments
March 2024, A Dream for Thomas became registered as a non profit homeless charity assisting in helping the homeless and recceived their 501(c) (3) as well.
Year 2024, we were able to provide meals and necessities to Women's Homeless Shelter
Hosted our first Friendsgiving
Hosted our first food drive with the assistance of
Lower Richland High School JAG
Year 2025
Donated to Harvest Hope Food Bank
Hosted 40 Days of Charity ( March 5-April 17, 2025)
Hosted our first virtual food drive for Harvest Hope Food Bank
( March 29, 2025)
Hosted 2nd Bake Sale March 29, 2025
Friendsgiving Nov. 22, 2025
Shay Day April 9, 2026
Support A Dream for Thomas
Help us make a difference by making a donation to A Dream for Thomas. Every contribution counts!