About the Program
Destination Dorm was founded by Meryl Raff, proud BRACE Advisor now at Coral Glades High School and her daughter, Jamie Raff, a 8th grade math teacher at Ramblewood Middle School. Meryl and Jamie are extremely passionate about helping graduating seniors in Broward County Public Schools whose families are unable to provide the necessities required to furnish their dorm rooms. Meryl and Jamie developed the Destination Dorm Scholarship Program with hopes of relieving the financial burden placed on students, many of whom will be the first from their family to attend college, as they transition into higher education.
Mission Statement
Destination Dorm helps alleviate the financial stress of furnishing a freshman residence hall space for graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, through financial hardship. This scholarship program assists students going to college through a Destination Dorm Box. These items will bring some basic comforts to their home away from home and provide an environment more conducive to learning.
What’s Included
- One (1) Twin XL Comforter
- Two (2) Standard Pillows
- One (1) Twin XL Mattress Cover
- Two (2) Twin XL Sets of Bedsheets
- One (1) Set of Towels (includes 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 2 wash cloths)
- One (1) 3-piece Shower Set (includes 2 bathmats, 1 shower curtain)
- One (1) Shower Caddy
- One (1) Set of Plastic Drawers
- One (1) Standing Lamp
- One (1) Desk Lamp
- One (1) Area Rug
- One (1) mattress topper/egg crate