Founders

Dream Big 4 Life was founded by Richard and Toshia Richardson. Richard and Toshia are longtime residents of Decatur, Al who possess a passion to provide better outcomes and opportunities for school age children and their families. Having served in the Decatur School System for over 20 years, Toshia has seen how the lack of necessary life resources can impact a child’s ability to learn. Whether it's the continuing effects of generational poverty or the pressure of trying to grow up in a confusing and fast-paced world, today's youth are facing challenges that they are not equipped for. Through those many experiences the desire grew to be able to help those children in a tangible way and assist them in being able to be the best they can be.

Richard and Toshia have a commitment to inspire and enable all young people, especially those whose families face economic and social challenges​, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.