Project Dorm Room 2024
Be a dorm room hero
THIS YEAR, OVER 4,000 FORMER
FOSTER YOUTH WILL EMBARK
ON THEIR COLLEGE JOURNEY ALONE
These amazing students have overcome tremendous obstacles to get to college (only 10% of foster youth go to college and only 4% will graduate).
Despite making it to this milestone moment, most of these young people won’t have anyone there to mark the occasion or help move them into their dorms.
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
“I arrived at my dorm room and
only had the clothes I was wearing
and a duffle filled with a few things.
My roommate had his entire family
and bags full of bedding and
supplies. I felt awful. What should
have been an exciting day for me
became a very lonely one.”
-Anthony, UCLA
ABOUT PROJECT DORM ROOM & HOW YOU CAN HELP
Project Dorm Room
Founded in 2017 by Ready to Succeed board member, Tania Suster, Project Dorm Room ensures that Los Angeles-based (and beyond) foster youth have the dorm room essentials and move-in support they need to launch a successful college career. To date, more than 900 college-bound foster youth have benefitted from Project Dorm Room!
Become a Sponsor
As a 2024 sponsor, you can serve 300+ foster youth heading to college this summer and fall!
HOW IT WORKS
Foster youth students are ready to start their college career
Supporters provide financial support through sponsorship, peer-to-peer fundraising, monetary donations and/or bulk in-kind donations
Sponsor
Ready to Succeed sources all the necessary dorm room supplies
Source
Participate in hands-on activities such as bundling dorm room supplies, preparing welcome bags, assembling toiletries
Volunteer
Volunteer to assist staff with distributing supplies from July-September at various SoCal campuses and provide dorm move-in help as requested by students
Move-in
Project Dorm Room runs from February-September of each year
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Title Sponsor - $100,000
Presenting Sponsor - $75,000
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (continued)
Visionary Sponsor - $50,000
Champion Sponsor - $25,000
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (continued)
Ambassador Sponsor - $10,000
Partner Sponsor - $5,000
IN-KIND DONATIONS NEEDED
Ready to Succeed is seeking the following donations in quantities of 320
Large Tote Bag Soft toothbrush Toothpaste Laundry detergent
Body Wash Laundry detergent refills Razors Shaving Cream
Tampons/Pads All-Purpose Cleaner Advil Cold Medicine
Tissues Scent diffuser (all natural) 24/25 Planners Sunscreen
Hangers (10+/bundle) Hair Brushes Deodorant Shower Caddies
ADDITIONAL WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
With our easy-to-use fundraising platform, you can set up your own personal fundraising page in a matter of minutes. By doing this, you're inviting your friends, family, and those around you to make an even bigger collective impact for a cause that means a lot to you.
Click here to get started.
Join the Project Dorm Room Committee
Looking for a volunteer leadership role? The PDR committee might be for you! You’ll work directly with the PDR staff manager to assist with supply sourcing, logistics, communication, and event planning. The time commitment is a few hours per month from March-September 2024. Most volunteering can be done remotely with some opportunities in person.
Contact Maddy to quickly apply for this opportunity.
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
“Growing up, I got used to not having a lot of support. With Ready to Succeed and Project Dorm Room, I know I’m not alone, and I’m already one step closer to my dreams. After
getting supplies from Project Dorm
Room, I felt cared for and that I was
beginning to build a supportive community.
I even felt inspired to volunteer to help other
students. RTS helped me feel welcomed and
ensured I had supplies for the upcoming
semester.”
-Lily, Project Dorm Room Recipient
(pictured on the right)
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Chloe Esperiquette to get started today!
Assistant Director of Foundations + Corporate Partnerships
chloe@readytosucceedla.org
424.460.5581