Student Basic Needs

102
Donors
136% of 75 Donor goal
$73,326
Donated
This campaign ended on April 07, 2023, but you can still make a gift to University of New Hampshire by clicking here!

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Matt Zanderigo photoMatt Zanderigo matched $500

An Anonymous DonorAn Anonymous Donor matched $300,000
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Brice Pearce photoBrice Pearce gave $100

An Anonymous DonorA generous group of donors gave $57,000
Gifts to Student Basic Needs contribute to...
The (603) Challenge 2023
12,606 Donors - $2,952,880 Donated
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We all face unanticipated challenges during our lives. Sometimes these challenges for students include fundamental issues of food insecurity, housing and other financial concerns. UNH has multiple resources that can help. Your support to any of the funds below makes a significant difference for current students and allows them to focus on their education instead of their basic needs.

Make your gift to Student Basic Needs now! Your gift of ANY size will help us reach our goal of 75 donors between April 2 - 6. Your support for Student Basic Needs during The (603) Challenge is greatly appreciated!    

Student Basic Needs

Student Emergency Assistance Fund: The Student Emergency Assistance Fund (SEAF) provides short-term financial assistance to UNH undergraduate and graduate students unable to meet essential expenses due to temporary or unexpected hardships. 

Swipe it Forward: Swipe it Forward is a program for UNH undergraduate and graduate students who are challenged by food insecurity. They can confidentially request and receive meal swipes in the dining halls or as a Meal to Go. 

Cats’ Cupboard: UNH Cats' Cupboard, located in our Memorial Union Building, helps alleviate food insecurity for UNH community members in need by providing supplemental, direct access to free, nourishing food. Current undergraduate or graduate students and employees at the University of New Hampshire can take advantage of this critical resource. 

The Inn Between Housing Fund: The Inn Between provides emergency support for undergraduate and graduate students experiencing housing loss.   

Updates
ANNOUNCING THE GRAND FINALE BONUS CHALLENGE

All donors who make an online gift on the last day of the challenge, Thursday, April 6 (starting at 12:00:01 a.m. ET) will receive an equal portion of $90,000 added to their gift. Only donors who have not already given to this year’s challenge qualify. The bonus amount tacked on to your gift will be dependent on the number of donors that qualify and will be calculated after the challenge is over. Whether you make one or multiple gift transactions and/or give to multiple areas, your bonus amount will be split accordingly.  


177 days ago by Jackie Overton
Less than 20 donors to go for the Student Emergency Assistance Fund to get an extra $57,000! Your gift will make a difference today.

177 days ago by Meg
ANNOUNCING THE NH NUMBERS BONUS CHALLENGE

The first 1,000 donors who give online on Wednesday, April 5, and haven't already made a gift to this year's challenge, in a total amount containing the numerals 6, 0, and 3 will receive a $50 bonus added to their gift designation(s).

178 days ago by Jackie Overton
Your gift supports students like Igor so they can focus on their studies!

180 days ago by Meg

Relationship to UNH
AffiliationDonorsRaised ($)
Faculty/Staff28$6,703
Students3$50
Friends10$1,640
Parents16$2,740
Alumni43$15,021

Advocates

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Anonymous
matched a total of $300,000
Paul College Dean's Advisory Board and Friends photo
Paul College Dean's Advisory Board and Friends
Gave $120,000 during a Challenge!
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COLA alumni and friends
Gave $110,000 during a Challenge!
Sustainability Advisory Board, Stephen Weisbuch '79G, Ali McPherson '96, Timberland Company, Kennebunk Savings Bank photo
Sustainability Advisory Board, Stephen Weisbuch '79G, Ali McPherson '96, Timberland Company, Kennebunk Savings Bank
Gave $80,000 during a Challenge!
A generous group of donors photo
A generous group of donors
Gave $57,000 during a Challenge!
Matt Witkos '89, Jack Sebastian '88 and Bob Phillips '76 photo
Matt Witkos '89, Jack Sebastian '88 and Bob Phillips '76
Gave $55,000 during a Challenge!
COLSA Development Board and Friends photo
COLSA Development Board and Friends
Gave $55,000 during a Challenge!
Sustainability Advisory Board photo
Sustainability Advisory Board
Gave $48,000 during a Challenge!
A group of generous CEPS supporters photo
A group of generous CEPS supporters
Gave $47,500 during a Challenge!
Frederick & Adele Pulitzer, Elizabeth & Kevin McGann, Angela & David Hiley, Todd & Julie Black, John Morrison '76 and Susan '85 & Michael Labrie photo
Frederick & Adele Pulitzer, Elizabeth & Kevin McGann, Angela & David Hiley, Todd & Julie Black, John Morrison '76 and Susan '85 & Michael Labrie
Gave $39,000 during a Challenge!

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