Dormy addresses low graduation and persistence rates in higher education of those formerly in foster care by:

• Creating affordable dorm-style apartment complexes in neighborhoods close to community colleges and state schools. 

• Offering wrap-around services, which address a need for…

  • Creating jobs through peer mentorship, support, and leadership opportunities.

  • Study groups/spaces

  • Cross-pollination of those with greater and lesser propensity to be successful in higher education

    Through stable housing, peer support, and effective mentorship from staff and alumni,  we believe the we can not only keep those aging out of the foster care system housed but also help illuminate the pathway to social mobility.