[1] It was founded based on "reaching across political divides to bring justice, and environmental and technological change to underrepresented populations.

"[2] The organization works through three programs – Green, Justice and Tech — to combat climate change, disrupt mass incarceration, and create economic opportunities in overlooked communities.

[3] Jessica Jackson and Matt Haney met Van Jones during a chance meeting and began talking with him about criminal justice reform.

[4] In 2015, Jackson, Haney, and Jones joined to co-found #cut50, an organization focused on bipartisan solutions to criminal justice reform issues.

[10][11] On Oct 16, 2024, Dream.Org held its inaugural "We, the Dream" gala, granting awards to Sheriff Eric S. Higgins, Jessica Jackson, and Leah Thomas, and featuring appearances by Tamron Hall, Marcia Gay Harden, and Camila Cabello.