FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward Education Foundation in collaboration with Destination Dorm delivered dorm essentials to Broward County public high school graduating seniors who have experienced homelessness during a recent drive-through senior send-off ceremony.
The graduating seniors, who are registered with the Broward County Public Schools Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.), received dorm essentials, including bedding, pillows, laundry baskets, lamps and more.
“We are so proud of all of our graduates and are so happy to help these hard-working students start the next leg of their educational journey on the right foot,” said Shea Ciriago, executive director of Broward Education Foundation. “Together with Destination Dorm, we are sending these students off to college with the basic essential supplies that they will need to get started in the next phase of their life.”
About Broward Education Foundation:
The nonprofit Broward Education Foundation aligns with Broward County Public Schools by providing grants for teachers who develop innovative curriculum that increases student outcomes; vitally needed school supplies for students and teachers in Title I schools; scholarships for qualified high school seniors; and support for programs and initiatives like Debate, Scholastic Chess, TurnAround Arts, STEM and more. Each year, Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County schools, serving as the catalyst for educational excellence.
In 2018, and responding to the Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy, Broward Education Foundation initiated a GoFundMe, established the official Stoneman Douglas Victims’ Fund and raised $10.5M for victims’ families, survivors and those impacted. Broward Education Foundation is proven agile, adept and responsive to shifting needs in education and our community. For more information visit Broward Education Foundation, email BEFInfo@browardschools.com, like or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
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