Move-In Day Mafia Supports HBCU-Bound Youth Leaving Foster Care

Move-In Day Mafia supports HBCU-bound youth leaving foster care

Imagine this: Having grown up in foster care, you are finally ready to move onto the campus of a historically Black college or university (HBCU). However, upon arrival, your social worker pulls up to the dorm, you get all of…

How Tee J Mercer turns compassion into action for college-bound youth leaving foster care

Tee J Mercer, a Howard University alumna, founded Move-In Day Mafia to support college-bound foster youth attending HBCUs by providing move-in assistance, monthly care packages, and lasting mentorship. Since its founding, the initiative has helped 84 students across 21 HBCUs and continues to grow, with Mercer calling on more “miracle makers” to join the mission.