College Partners

In the New York area: Barnard College, Columbia University, Connecticut College, Fordham University, Iona University, Sarah Lawrence College, Wesleyan University, Westchester Community College

In Boston: Bridgewater State University, Emerson College, Lasell University, Olin College of Engineering, Suffolk University, Tufts University, UMass Lowell, Wellesley College

Grantee Organizations

Grantees are organizations that receive Grad Bag’s goods.

In New York: Barnard College, Connecticut College, Cornell University, Destination College, Family Services of Westchester, Fordham University, Forestdale, Inc., Heartshare, JCCA, Latino U, Let’s Get Ready, New York Administration for Childrens’ Services (ACS), Phipps Neighborhoods, STEER for Student Athletes, Urban Dove, Westchester Community College, Yonkers Partners in Education (YPIE)

In Boston: Beacon Academy, Boston Department of Children and Families, Bottom Line, Epiphany School, Emerson College, Lasell University, Let’s Get Ready, Suffolk University, Transitioning Together (Newton North High School), Tufts University, UMass Lowell, Welcome Home Newton

Impact

Grad Bag has come a long way from the 30 students outfitted for college in 2012. Since then, we have provided dorm room essentials for more than 6,000 students and diverted nearly 180 tons of materials from the waste stream. We successfully wrapped up our 2025 collection and distribution season and outfitted over 700 students up and down the East Coast.