Everyone deserves access to care, opportunity, and a fair shot — whether they’re navigating the justice system, facing mental health challenges, or trying to build a better future. This month, we took action to protect Medicaid, pushed back against clean energy job cuts, and met with advocates and entrepreneurs to explore bold solutions to these challenges at our Justice Innovation Summit.

These fights are all connected and they impact real lives. 

See how we’ve been using our resources to turn that impact into action and find out how you can get involved at Dream.Org/impact.

— Nisha Anand

Overdose Deaths Are Down — But the Crisis Isn’t Over
In 2024, overdose deaths dropped nearly 25%. A major reason? Naloxone (Narcan) — the lifesaving drug that reverses opioid overdoses. It’s saved thousands, thanks in part to a federal grant that trained 66,000 responders and distributed 282,000 kits to them nationwide.

Now that funding is on the chopping block. Trump’s latest budget slashes the Dept. of Health and Human Services by $40b, threatening the very program that helped bring deaths down.

Don’t let progress be undone. Tell Congress to keep naloxone in the hands of first responders.

Earlier this month, Congress proposed a new budget plan that would cause millions of Americans to lose Medicaid coverage, make healthcare less affordable, and completely scrap almost all of the environmental progress that has been recently made. Specifically, the reconciliation bill presents a whole host of rollbacks that will destroy our green infrastructure advancements including phasing out clean energy tax credits, slashing government support for electric vehicles and renewable energy, and drastically scaling back other climate-related funds. 

These cuts are going to do nothing but harm our communities and endanger our climate.

Ever heard of "Justice Tech"? It’s technology making our legal and justice systems more accessible, equitable, and navigable for everyone. Think of tools that help people understand their rights, automate complex legal paperwork, or support those reentering society.

Dream.Org is actively championing these solutions. At our Justice Innovation Summit earlier this month, we brought together leaders in this space to explore tech for reforms like record clearance, aiming to bridge the "justice gap" — where millions can't afford to access the legal help they desperately need. Learn more about this emerging field from our valued partners at the Justice Technology Association.