Raider Relief – Advocacy and Resource Center

Support for Students facing hardships with their basic needs

At the Raider Relief Advocacy and Resource Center, we are dedicated to creating a supportive community where all students can thrive. We provide a welcoming space and essential resources to help those facing challenges with basic needs. Through collaboration with campus and community partners, we aim to empower students by easing financial, physical, and emotional burdens, fostering their well-being and academic success.

What are Basic Needs?

Basic needs are the essential requirements necessary to survive life. Below includes what we can help with:

Food Security: Reliable access to enough water and nutritious food
Housing Stability: Having a secure and consistent place to live
Hygiene: Access to hygiene products
Utilities: Access to electric, gas, and water
Childcare: Access to affordable and childcare services

Do you need Basic Needs Support?

In the past two weeks, did you minimize the size of your meals or skip meals because there wasn’t enough money to buy food and/or water?
Will you have difficulty paying the full amount of rent, gas, electric, and water bills this month?
Have you faced challenges within your housing situation that may be putting your stability at risk?
Has your financial stability affected your academic performance?
In the past two weeks, have you had difficulty maintaining good hygiene?
Are you worried about the well-being of your dependents (children) at home?

If you answered “yes” to any of these situations, please do not hesitate to fill out an application form

What Happens After I File My Report?

Please expect 3-4 business days for a case manager to reach out and schedule a meeting with you
Click here to learn more about our one-time Emergency Financial Relief assistance

Our Impact:

In the 2023-2024 academic year, the Raider Relief Fund supported 439 applications, with 82% connected to community resources, disbursing over $43,681.15 to help students focus on their education without the burden of financial stress.

Student Success Stories:

“I normally hate reaching out for help, and often times find it insulting to myself, but the help I received allowed me to finally get a laptop for classes, and I was able to afford groceries and come up with the rent I was short for the rest of the semester.”