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The Basic Needs Center is aÌýsupport service for students seeking assistance accessing essential resources. The center provides equitable access to basic needs forÌýstudents during their time at °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û2023¿ª½±¼Ç¼ and helps them develop the skills needed to navigate local and national emergency needs services.
Our mission
To provide equitable basic needs services for our campus community and advocate for systemic change to address barriers to access for basic needs.
Our vision
To proactively address basic needs insecurity to provide access and connection to critical student resources across campus which support impacts to health, belonging, persistence and student well-being.
Meet our team
![Hannah Wilks](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/FezWj-AD%202.jpeg?itok=uJt41aJM)
Hannah Wilks (she/her)
Director of Service Learning and Basic Needs
![Jenna Howerton](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/Staff%202022_BNC_20221028_FM_018-Jenna.jpg?itok=c8sAnVpI)
Jenna Howerton (she/they)
Assistant Director of Basic Needs and Senior Case Manager
![Maddie Atuire](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/Staff%202022_BNC_20221028_FM_016-Maddie.jpg?itok=pDmo9UL5)
Maddie Atuire (she/her)
Feed the Stampede Senior Coordinator
![Brady Churchville](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/Staff%202022_BNC_20221028_FM_023-Brady.jpg?itok=BgRbSzNu)
Brady Churchville (he/him)
Buff Pantry Volunteer Coordinating Student Assistant
![Mackenzie Campbell](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/Staff%202022_BNC_20221028_FM_012-Mackenzie.jpg?itok=uiJs1JbG)
Mackenzie Campbell (she/her)
Events andÌýEducation Student Assistant
![Sabrina Toor](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/BNC_TeamPhotos_Fall2023_11.jpg?itok=sWvpiX8o)
Sabrina Toor (she/her)
Resource andÌýReferral Student Assistant
![Christine Bolt](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/BNC_TeamPhotos_Fall2023_9.jpg?itok=fPvqO-kT)
Christine Bolt (she/her)
Outreach and Social Media Student Assistant
![Shannon Saxe](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/shannon_headshot.jpg?itok=NL1CKV8z)
Shannon Saxe (she/her)
Outreach and Social Media Student Assistant
![Katie Held](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/Screenshot%202023-10-30%20at%208.49.40%20PM.png?itok=-2s0FYHV)
Katie Held (she/her)
Operations Student Assistant
![Rose Valdez](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/BNC_TeamPhotos_Fall2023_3.jpg?itok=V3ZKQBU2)
Rose Valdez (she/her)
Operations Student Assistant
![Indu Varshini Jayapal](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/BNC_TeamPhotos_Fall2023_7.jpg?itok=dmNzEebV)
Indu Varshini Jayapal (she/her)
Operations and Data Student Specialist
![Lauren Fiddes](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/BNC_TeamPhotos_Fall2023_4.jpg?itok=n4fivI3P)
Lauren Fiddes (she/her)
Operations Student Assistant
![Sylvan Arnold](/support/basicneeds/sites/default/files/styles/large_square_thumbnail/public/callout/BNC_TeamPhotos_Fall2023_5.jpg?itok=6U8DRdW4)
Sylvan Arnold (she/they)
Operations Student Assistant
Meet with us
Staff are available either in-person or remotely during regular office hours.ÌýYou can also contact us via phone (303-735-9938) or emailÌýwith questions.
Work with us
The Basic Needs Center offers a variety of paidÌýstudent positions that provide great professional development and an opportunity for students interested in mission-driven work! Full-time, fee-paying undergraduate or graduate students are welcome to apply.
Request a presentation
The Basic Needs Center can provide tailored presentations to classes, clubs or departments on campus or in the community. Our team can present on the BNC's resources and services along with ways to support students and the CU community with basic needs access. Contact our team to submit a presentation request.
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