A Box of
Hope +
Love
Every girl deserves to walk into her first dorm room feeling ready, supported, and celebrated. We pack dorm essentials and care packages so first-time college girls arrive with everything they need — and a reminder that someone believes in their spark.
Six years of impact
Packing hope, one box at a time
For the past six years, The International Girls Academy has had the joy of showing up for girls at one of life's biggest turning points — the move to college. What started small has grown into a movement of partners, volunteers, and everyday people who believe in girls.
6
Years running
1,000+
Dorm items delivered
100%
Focused on girls
Over six years we've provided more than 1,000 dorm essentials to girls heading to college for the first time — and we're just getting started.
Our 2027 goal
5,000 dorm essentials for the Class of 2027
We're dreaming big. To reach every girl heading to college, we need 5,000 dorm essentials and $10,000 to make it happen — plus in-kind support from partner organizations and volunteers who believe in girls.
5,000 dorm essentials
Goal
$10,000 to be raised
Goal
Funds cover dorm essentials, storage, transport, and giveaway-day costs. Every dollar and every item helps a girl start college feeling seen.
Our Partners
In good company
We're grateful to the partner organizations who've helped us pack hope — including these, to name a few.
The Wishlist
What's in a box of hope
Here's exactly what we're gathering for every girl. Buy items in bulk through our Amazon list — everything ships straight to us, ready to pack.
Twin XL sheet set
Bath towel set
Laundry hamper & detergent
Power strip & surge protector
First-aid & wellness kit
Command hooks & wall decor
Toiletry & self-care set
Full-length mirror
Comforter & pillows
Shower caddy & flip-flops
Desk lamp
Storage bins & organizers
Reusable water bottle
Backpack & school supplies
Mini fan
Snacks & study fuel
Shop the Amazon wishlist
Send a little courage
Pre-set digital cards
Supporters pick a message that resonates and we tuck it into a girl's care package — a colored cover on the front, an encouraging note inside.
You belong here
Homesick is okay
Protect your spark
To the girl unpacking her first dorm room — you belong here. Every small win is proof of your spark.
Missing home just means you love deeply. You are exactly where you're meant to grow.
Big dreams need rested minds. Be kind to yourself — your spark is worth protecting.
First day,
brave heart
Raise your hand
Find your people
New campus, big feelings — that's not fear, that's your spark stretching.
Ask the questions, take the seat. Your ideas belong in every room you enter.
Say hi first — the bravest girls build the warmest circles.
How you can help
Eight ways to pack hope with us
Whether you're a corporate sponsor, a sorority, a team, or one generous person — there's a place for you in this campaign.
Serve as a sponsor
Back the campaign as a corporate or community sponsor.
1
Support a digital card
Fund pre-set encouragement cards for each package.
3
Sponsor our storage
Cover a 10x10 storage unit for one year.
5
Sponsor refreshments
Provide light refreshments for volunteers and girls.
7
Purchase bulk items
Buy dorm essentials in bulk via our Amazon wishlist.
2
Volunteer your crew
Bring your team, sorority, or friends to pack & hand out boxes.
4
Sponsor the U-Haul
Fund a U-Haul truck for giveaway day.
6
Be our venue sponsor
Donate a space to host our packing and giveaway.
8
In-kind support needed
Help us store, move, and celebrate
10x10 storage unit
Sponsored for one year to house our items.
Light refreshments
For volunteers and girls on the day.
U-Haul truck
To transport items on giveaway day.
Event venue
A space to pack boxes and celebrate.
Let's send 5,000 girls off with hope
Sponsor, shop, or volunteer — reach out and we'll find the right way for you, your team, sorority, or organization to make an impact by August 11, 2027.
A registered non-profit — all monetary and in-kind donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.