Welcome to
Freshman Fresh Start
Our Mission
Freshman Fresh Start provides economically disadvantaged, high-achieving, college-bound high school seniors with the essential dorm room and school supplies required for campus living, helping to lessen their financial burdens and ease the transition to campus life.
The Freshman Fresh Start Dorm Essentials
Twin XL Sheets
Pillows
Backpack
School Supplies
Blanket
Shower Tote
Study Lamp
Surge Protector
Comforter
Mattress Topper
Hangers
Laundry Bag
Towels
Bathrobe
Under Bed
Storage Containers
Contribute to Freshman Fresh Start
Freshman Fresh Start is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation. All donations are tax-deductible.
100% of all donations will be used to send students to school this year with a Freshman Fresh Start package.
This year, we anticipate our cost of goods to be $700.
This will provide one student with a full dorm & school supply package.
Freshman Fresh Start provides essential dorm room and school supplies to economically disadvantaged incoming college freshmen, helping to lessen financial burdens and ease the transition to campus life.
Our wall of gratitude
Class of 2027
Parent of Northeastern University student
"I want to thank you for helping my daughter with so many wonderful items to get her comfortable in her dorm!! Programs like yours are more than a gift. They are a chance for these kids to go to college prepared when their families may not be financially able to help. A lot of them, including my daughter, are first-generation college students. Your program helps prepare them so that, maybe for the first time, they don't feel so different. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!"
Class of 2025
Family of a MassArt Student
"My daughter received her dorm room supplies from your organization and I wanted to say a big THANK YOU from us! Your generosity is unmatched and sincerely appreciated. She settled well, and her comfort was due in large part to your organization!"
Class of 2026
Suffolk University student
"Thank you for awarding me the package of dorm room and school supplies. College is very expensive and those items are definitely a hidden expense. I am beyond grateful for the gift and thank you for supporting college students in need!
Class of 2019
UMass Dartmouth student
“After experiencing homelessness, college was a fresh start. When I got to college it was kinda a slap in the face to realize that I was not prepared and had no family to help. Freshman Fresh Start stepped up when there was no one else. Thank you.”
Class of 2015
Mother of 2015 student
"Thank you! You don’t know how relieved I am right now...I was very nervous. Thank you so, so much."
Class of 2020
Boston College student
"I moved into Boston College yesterday and received the amazing Freshman Fresh Start dorm packages. I just want to say thank you! I saved so much money because of this awesome scholarship. The dorm items were beyond amazing!"
