Frequently Asked Questions

How did the Frazee Dream Center begin?
Jenny and Matt Reeves had a dream to make a difference in the lives of under resourced children. In the summer of 2006, they discovered an abandoned 50,000 square foot building located on the edge of an impoverished area in downtown Greenville, SC. Wanting to devote their full attention to this project, Matt and Jenny sold their landscaping business to begin the work of investing in the children and families living in the Southernside Neighborhood.

After building relationships with people in the community, Matt and Jenny and several other couples who shared in their desire and dream, decided that an after school program would be the first step in making a difference in this neighborhood. In the fall of 2006, work began to renovate the gym facility and five classrooms, and the doors of the Frazee Dream Center opened in November 2006 to ten children.


What is the mission of Frazee?
To train our children to:
WORK HARD, RESPECT AUTHORITY, LOVE EVERYONE, and FORGIVE QUICKLY


Where did the name Frazee come from?
The Frazee Dream Center is named in memory of James Frazee, who passed away in 2004. James Frazee was the principal of Providence Christian Academy in Murfreesboro, TN. He was a man who loved God, his wife Rachel, his three daughters, and all children.


How do you pronounce Frazee?
fray-ZEE (rhymes with daisy)


How is Frazee funded?
The Frazee Dream Center is not a government funded program. It is funded by individuals, families, churches, small groups, civic organizations, high school students, middle school students, elementary students, neighborhoods, chess clubs, businesses and anyone else who believes in the mission of Frazee.


How are the funds spent?
Mortgage on Facility: $3700/month (Building is owned by the nonprofit)
Utilities:$1200/month
Food/Kitchen/Cleaning Supplies: $1000/month
Property Insurance: $3000/year
Property Taxes: $2200/year
Taxes/Insurance on Van: $1100/year
Miscellaneous:$500/month (birthday gifts, field trips, fuel etc.)
Construction/Renovation: $300/month

Salaries:
Director: $4000/month
Preschool Director: $2250/month
Volunteer Coordinator: $1500/month
College Interns (4): $4000/month


Is the Frazee Dream Center affiliated with a specific organization?
No, the Frazee Center is its own entity. However, we are affiliated with and supported by many civic, religious, and educational organizations. We truly believe that it takes whole communities to change the lives of those born into difficult situations.