“Just two months before our graduation, our dreams were shattered when our apartment caught fire. We lost nearly everything we owned, and as inexperienced renters without insurance, we were left with no safety net. Coming from underprivileged backgrounds, we had no family to turn to for support. Our lives were in turmoil, and it seemed inevitable that we would have to drop out of school to work full-time and recover financially, delaying our graduation indefinitely. We were lost, confused, and overwhelmed until we reached out to the Basic Needs Center. The staff at the Basic Needs Center were extraordinary. They understood our plight and connected us with resources across campus. They helped us schedule legal advising with Student Legal Services, and provided emergency housing assistance, food aid, and financial support. Their unwavering support allowed us to stay on track with our education and ultimately graduate. The Basic Needs Center provided us with life-changing support that kept our dreams alive.” - Undergraduate Student

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“The Basic Needs Center provided crucial housing support for me. I was left homeless due to a rental scam while I was trying to move out from my previous place. In a desperate situation, I reached out to the center, not knowing where I would live the next day. One of the team members booked me a hotel room for me to stay in for a week and a half. Their assistance did not stop there. Recognizing the ongoing nature of my crisis, they secured emergency housing for me. My finances were tangled up due to the fraud investigation, which had frozen my bank account for weeks. Once again, the center stepped in, they covered my first month of rent and security deposit, which was a massive relief. This support allowed me to regain stability and focus on rebuilding my life. Thanks to their unwavering assistance, I could continue my studies without the constant worry of where I would live. The Basic Needs Center truly served as beacon of hope during that hardship.” -Graduate Student