If These Walls Could Talk

The Dreamer Apartment

Opened in May 2018

The vision of the Yellow Door Foundation grew when it opened its second apartment, The Dreamer Apartment, in May 2018.  The Dreamer Apartment is sponsored by a long-time friend of JoAnne McTague’s family and named in memory of JoAnne’s father whose passion was the “I Have a Dream” program that tutored children in Southeast Washington, D.C.  (Apparently, the apple did not fall far from the tree when it comes to supporting causes benefitting children).

Dreamert went through some renovations receiving new cabinetry, paint, furnishings and appliances in early 2025.  Since opening its doors, this one-bedroom, one-bath apartment has served as the home of 26 families. Many transplant families have felt comfort within its walls.  It acts as a refuge for children and their families facing life-threatening illness.