[Agvisors] Fw: Basic Needs Coalition Newsletter

Thu Apr 18 14:47:32 MST 2024

Hello Agvisors,

Please see the following resources and opportunity.

Best,
Serena

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From: Basic Needs Center and Services at the University of Arizona <basicneeds at comms.arizona.edu>
Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2024 1:59 PM
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Subject: Basic Needs Coalition Newsletter

Learn about the newest Basic Needs Updates at UArizona!

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April 2024 Basic Needs Coalition Invitation

Hello Serena!

Another semester is almost in the books! For most of us this is a busy, but an exciting time for our campus, as our students are reaching their academic milestones and gearing up for graduation. Please take time to read through the updates below and reach out to us with any questions.

The University of Arizona Basic Needs Coalition is composed of faculty and staff working to decrease basic needs insecurity on our campus. The Coalition is in its fifth academic year and meets quarterly to discuss basic needs issues and advances in solutions across campus. We are always looking for more staff, faculty and community stakeholders to attend and learn more about basic needs work happening on campus. Please feel free to forward this email to others who you think might be interested in attending. Make sure you register<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13804f4e4b6707db6c8036eb5ef11564b5dc0e66e8115ae50fd1cf082e73242fa9314c98bab78872f8851201753f8b5619> for the Zoom meeting on April 24th at 9am.

Thanks and see you all at our next coalition meeting!

Bridgette Riebe & Dani Carrillo
Basic Needs Coalition Co-Chairs
The University of Arizona

Get the Coalition Meeting Zoom Link
Join us 9:00-10:30AM on April 24th to learn about basic needs updates on our campus, ask questions, and share helpful information.
Register for the Next Coalition Meeting HERE<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e1397107286d4628b00e75fe6fe0eb4c6b71d44441e40d92f22a5b7ee7034edf7df9ede4e2a9b9fde0c720df27a824703f9>
Campus Basic Needs Updates
Co-Designing a Communication Campaign to Support Student Basic Needs
The coalition sub-committee on integrating basic needs into instructional spaces has been taking several actions this semester toward co-designing a communication campaign to support student basic needs, funded by one of the sub-awards for the remaining HSI funds. A few highlights include:

  *   Co-Design Workshops: We hosted three in-person and one virtual participatory workshops in which students could provide feedback and help create better ways to connect fellow students with the resources they need to thrive (e.g., food, housing, clothing, finances). We also collaborated with the university library on a talk-back board that was available for a two-week span in March as an asynchronous way to engage more students. Learnings are informing messaging and communication strategies for the campaign that are in progress.
  *   Design Contest: We launched the Designing for Dignity Contest: Art & Creativity for Empowering Basic Needs. Entrants could participate in one of two categories: (1) creative design or (2) storytelling through comics with a chance to win $100. Deadline for submissions was extended to Wednesday, April 17.
  *   Presentations: We are prepared to deliver presentations to groups of faculty, staff, and/or students interested in learning more about supporting student basic needs. If you are interested in having a presentation for a particular group (e.g., advisors, faculty in your department or college, etc.), contact the sub-committee chair Jasmine Linabary at jlinabary at arizona.edu<mailto:jlinabary at arizona.edu>.
  *   Website: The Basic Needs Coalition will be able to use the domain basicneeds.arizona.edu<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13213ebdebf1db960e9d35ebf3acd41740b7c0ceb9b5dc763782ba74597ee9bb152ce979e86fcc15793527d052cda667a2>. We are in the process of gaining access to editing that site as well as generating the content for it. We anticipate the website to connect students and others to resources on and beyond campus, heighten the visibility of the coalition and its work, and provide faculty, staff, and others with guidance and tools toward taking supportive action.

BASIC NEEDS CENTER FINALS WEEK HOURS
The Campus Pantry & Campus Closet will have a modified schedule for finals week. Please see our schedule below.
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Campus Pantry
Friday, May 3: 11-3pm
Tuesday, May 7: 2-6pm
Wednesday, May 8: 11-3pm

Campus Pantry North will be closed starting April 25th.
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Campus Closet
Friday, May 3: 11-2

Campus Closet will re-open on June 3rd for summer distributions.
BASIC NEEDS CENTER SUMMER HOURS
The Campus Pantry and Campus Closet will be open over the summer from June 3, 2024 - August 9, 2024 except the week of July 1-5. If a student, staff, or faculty member needs a food bag during the Campus Pantry closure period, people visit the Dean of Students Office front desk on the ground level of the Nugent building.
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Campus Pantry

Tuesdays 11-2pm
Wednesdays 11-2pm
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Campus Closet

Mondays 11-2pm
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Thank you for a successful Stuff the CatTran Drive!

Each year the Office of Government and Community Relations and UACares partner to host a month long food drive benefiting the UA Campus Pantry and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

Members of the campus community can donate non- perishable food and hygiene items to these organizations by dropping them off in more than 100 food boxes across campus.

This year Stuff the CatTran brought in more than 1,486 pounds of food and hygiene donations to the Campus Pantry. Thank you to everyone who supported our programs by donating. If you didn't get a chance to donate, you can drop off donations at the Student Union info desk (across from the bookstore) during any of their open hours. Learn More about Stuff the CatTran<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13a4923de68f010ea12f4463789b3e39a5f25301ba90abb77f18588ca0d0d8d9a41604f2f8e4840de235338143fdb95ffc>

Campus Health will no longer provide Pharmacy Services
Starting on Friday, June 28, 2024, Campus Health will no longer provide pharmacy services which includes filling prescriptions.
The following email was sent to all students who are enrolled in the student health insurance plan or CampusCare:

"We came to this difficult decision due to the changing landscape of retail pharmacy services in recent years. However, patients can still access several nearby options for their medication needs, which includes retail pharmacies within walking distance of the Tucson campus, as well as online pharmacies that offer the convenience of delivery.

If you already have an existing prescription with the Campus Health pharmacy, please ask your preferred pharmacy to contact us at 520-621-6516 so we can transfer it. Your healthcare provider can also send new prescriptions to your preferred pharmacy in the future.

We are committed to helping our patients during this transition and appreciate your understanding and cooperation. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at 520-621-6516 or visit us.

Campus Health would like to thank all the students, faculty, and staff who have entrusted us with their prescription needs over the years. We are very proud of our pharmacy staff and the outstanding care, service, and value they have provided to the campus community since 1967."

For more information, please attend the Basic Needs Coalition meeting on April 24th by registering to attend<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13c3f67cdf95ad02b313a89787ecb22820e019a5936727126817535b93b00fedf2fd137c640c49312c9f0e830bd5af3712> or visit here<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13668f204864b7724593d8ec71eaad5413d20b5e64ffd51f3171d5203c4ea182c80e746187f95429aa558b7b8a8bfc9b7c>

Student Services Fee Supports UA Basic Needs Programs

The Student Services fee is paid by all main campus students and is allocated by a student committee with the mission of delivering new or improving existing support services to all students in ways that promote success and enhance the overall quality of the student experience. Biannually there is a survey that goes out to understand what current students would like prioritized in regards to funding project proposals. Students overwhelmingly supported initiatives that ensure access to basic needs with 83% of students indicating that this was a priority, the highest of all initiatives.

The Student Services Fee committee provided the Provost with recommendations<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13b30672bbba86be2e45ddf9519a69e93ff74db11b55e33c9b0e1fce6f4620b2226145749869a600046fba5d04aec9b072> that were recently approved. Basic Needs programs received tremendous support by funding several programs that support access to basic needs including:

  *   Student Assistance: Continuing Care: $250,000 (1 Year)
  *   GPSC Basic Needs Microgrant: $64,000 (1 Year)
  *   Fostering Success: $390,000 (3 Years)
  *   Student Basic Needs Coalition: $76,500 (3 Years)
  *   UA Basic Needs Center Support: $399,000 (2 Years)

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Campus Pantry North is Open!

The Campus Pantry has expanded to the Health Science campus. The distributions at Campus Pantry North will take place every Thursday from 12:30-3pm. Students can either pre-order personalized food bags, or pick up a prepared bag. To get to the Campus Pantry North, take the health sciences library elevator to the basement level and follow directional signage.

Visiting the Campus Pantry North constitutes as one of the two weekly visits a user is allowed.

Finals & End of Semester Activities

There are a variety of events that happen the week prior to finals and during finals week. The following link has helpful resources for students such as study spots, options to chat with a staff member, and information about the events happening on campus this week!

Check out the resources available to students here<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e1340e780ea7dbab14e13006236d5aee8690c5ed987839b82c9564bbf1e670c3d36770dd274a6afcb45ab1959f71244e331>!

On-Campus Resource Spotlight: CAPS Care Coordinators

Care Coordinators provide personalized assistance to students or those concerned about a student. They can guide you to resources around campus or in the community where you live, collaborate in planning your next steps, and follow up as needed.

The CAPS Care Coordinator Team<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13d16032d8769c547cb99fc0650ede30d0b60bf80221c8c359011a89c57add77f8a5bbd604f592f1c8d4b95dbf568e36e4> Offers:

  *   Assistance explaining CAPS services and fees.
  *   Assistance transferring ADHD medications from an outside provider to CAPS.
  *   Help enrolling in CAPS workshops and drop-in groups.
  *   Information about applying to AHCCCS & SNAP
  *   Consultation<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e131d39d882a589f31938c9fe1b6adff4693cf233349b1bd66823459878bcfa0c5cc34551692c12ccb0094e4740f86c1d1f> with those concerned about a student.
  *   Trans healthcare support.
  *   Comprehensive referral support for students seeking services off-campus, out of state, or in another country.
  *   Convenient resources (e.g, self-help tools, peer support, or crisis lines).
  *   Affordable options for students with low or no income, including AHCCCS<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13162283c02a53d519ac3c9b87050e1933e417dde8692774891cab58a52cc475ba14b3ff531ca9f0c2d09a90d58cbb222b>.
  *   Help for students navigating services after hospitalization<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e13b7a4ebba6933e2e6cfe63f46db204ed59c513b359abd61a7cc747fe9d04db9a73f5ab3533bf3cd573a75f94379e52ee8>.

Campus Pantry Updates

The Campus Pantry is having a record breaking year! The pantry has already served 4900+ unique users and 58,085 visits compared to last academic year which was 51,431!

The Campus Pantry is open for all members of the Wildcat community. This semester we are open for distribution Tuesday 2-6, Wednesday 11-3 and Fridays 11-3. Additionally, Campus Pantry North is open for food bag distribution on Thursdays from 12:30-3pm, with the last day being April 26th. Users are required to bring their CatCard to distribution and are asked to bring their own bag. Users are limited to 2 visits per week.

The Campus Pantry is still in need of food and hygiene donations especially: jelly, pasta, bags of rice, cans of soup, snacks and menstrual products. Donations can be dropped off anytime at the drop box at the Campus Pantry or at the Student Union Info Desk.

Campus Closet Updates
The Campus Closet is also having a record breaking year by serving the highest number of visits and distributing the most clothing since its opening in 2019!

The Campus Closet is open for all members of the Wildcat community. This semester we are open for distribution Tuesday 2-6, and Fridays 11-2. Users are required to bring their CatCard to distribution and are asked to bring their own bag. Users are limited to 1 visit per week.

The Campus Closet is in need of clothing donations! All of the clothing provided at the campus closet are donated and we are running low on several items! Please see the list below of items that we need the most:

  *   button down dress shirts
  *   mens and womens tops
  *   dresses
  *   skirts
  *   shoes (work & casual)
  *   sweaters
  *   UA gear

Donations can be dropped off anytime at the drop box at the Campus Closet or at the Student Union Info Desk.
Fostering Success Updates
Fostering Success serves students who have experienced foster care or housing insecurity at any point in their lives or are considered unaccompanied youth/participated in Youth on Their Own<https://click.comms.arizona.edu/?qs=6fe044f1fb964e139a8d16c6c3edb35201e95235c10a9f324be7925826b58b237ee4c63480fb759ba14dcbb6af0048f8f76908a3e1756a41> in high school.

We have nearly 100 students who have formally enrolled in the program this year and we serve hundreds more informally throughout the year. Our students have overcome so many obstacles to get to college and have demonstrated immense resilience throughout this year. Fostering Success is so proud to have 15 students on track to earn their undergraduate degrees this May!

Spring semester has been full of personal and professional development opportunities including workshops by El Rio RHAP, Fostering Success Ambassador Saturdays, and taking 5 student staff to the National Network for Youth Homelessness Summit + Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The growth we've seen our students experience this semester has been truly inspiring and we hope to offer even more development opportunities in the 2024-25 academic year.

Our program newsletter for campus and community supporters will have more information about what's happened in the program throughout the most recent months, how you can support students with these lived experiences, and much more! Subscribe below!
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Upcoming Basic Needs Events

April
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