Broward Education Foundation in collaboration with Destination Dorm, Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Broward County Public Schools Homeless Education Assistance Resource Team (HEART) and Immanuel Temple Church delivered dorm essentials to Broward County public high school graduating seniors who have experienced housing instability or extreme adversity, during the recent drive-through Senior Send-Off celebration.
The graduating seniors received laptops, bedding, pillows, laundry baskets, lamps, toiletries and much more to ensure they can comfortably transition into the next exciting phase of their lives. In addition, Broward Education Foundation surprised 25 students with Florida pre-paid, four-year scholarships funded through The Frederick A. Deluca Foundation.
Melissa Banner, Shea Ciriago, CEO Broward Education Foundation, Danie Joseph, Yva Dieudonne and Donna Korn, Broward County School Board member
“We are so proud of these hardworking young graduates and hope a carload of dorm room supplies will offer a leg up as they embark on the next chapter of their educational journey,” said Shea Ciriago, CEO of Broward Education Foundation. “Thanks to the generosity of The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, we were able to provide scholarships to 25 promising grads, allowing them to fulfill their dream of attending college.”
Shea Ciriago, CEO Broward Education Foundation, Monique Thomas, Bryan Rosner, Emmanuella Joseph, Angelika Schlanger, director The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Donna Korn, Broward County School Board member and Jean McIntyre, Broward Education Foundation board member
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.
Meryl Raff, co-founder of Destination Dorm and Jonathan Raff
Dr. Sharetta Remikie, Endy Pierre Charles, Monique Thomas, Dawn Liberta and Donna Korn, Broward County School Board member
Shea Ciriago, CEO Broward Education Foundation, Dr. Sharetta Remikie, Monique Thomas, Angela Johnson, Dawn Liberta, Donna Korn, Broward County School Board member and Meryl Raff, co-founder of Destination Dorm
Donna Korn, Bridgette Randley, Shea Ciriago, Tylor Randley, Ric Green, Angelika Schlanger, Dr. Sharetta Remikie, Meibys Milian and Dawn Liberta
(Photo credit: Broward Education Foundation)
