Urban Dreams has been named the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for its work in the Des Moines area addressing community development. As part of the program, Urban Dreams will receive $50,000 in grant support and an opportunity for engagement in virtual leadership training delivered by experts in the nonprofit sector on topics like human capital management, increasing financial sustainability and storytelling. Urban Dreams, located at 601 Forest Ave. in Des Moines, provides a wide range of human service programs that break down barriers for underserved and underrepresented populations, including food distribution on a daily basis, mental health services and commitment to workforce development.