In the News
These Milwaukee college students helped fix an issue on campus – and say others can, too
The Changemaker Fellows at MATC work to solve issues impacting students on their campus and spread awarness regarding basic needs insecurity.
Emergency Aid Pilot Program at OC proves successful for retaining, graduting students
Over 90% of Odessa College students who benefited from Emergency Aid in the West Texas Pilot Program either continued their education the next semester or completed their degrees, in contrast to the 61% national persistence rate for public two-year colleges in 2020.
48 Hours Inside a Student Emergency-Aid Experiment
A small-grant program in Milwaukee offers hope, $257 at a time, against torrent of needs.
Emergency Aid Helps EPCC Students During the Pandemic
ABC 7 – Kiva, 2023
New Report Highlights Importance of Student Emergency Grants & Urges Action from WA Legislature
Treating Emergencies Like Emergencies, 2023
When Attending College Means Losing Your Home
The Progressive Magazine, March 2022
How an MATC Program Is Helping Students Graduate
Milwaukee Magazine, March 2022
Keeping Students Enrolled, One Emergency Fund Grant at a Time
American Federation of Teachers, January 2022
American Federation of Teachers Invests $100,000 in Faculty-Run Program to Help Students
Diverse Issues in Higher Education, September 2021
How Colleges Are Helping Students Meet Basic Needs?
College Express, April 2021
How 3 Women are Navigating Life Without a Safety Net
The Washington Post, October 2020
Philly’s new pay-what-you-can, outdoor food hall pop-up is on a mission to help curb student hunger
Grid Magazine| November 2020
Compton College, Believe in Students, and Edquity to Support Dual Enrollment Students in First Ever Such Emergency Aid Initiative
Compton College News | November 2020
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