Today's college students are facing unprecedented financial challenges. Recognizing emergencies in students' lives is the first step. We see the urgency in their needs and work to foster a supportive community. Let's change the narrative together.
Believe in Students
Non-profit Organizations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 566 followers
The nation’s only non-profit organization built to help college students meet their basic living expenses.
About us
College is a main route out of poverty, a cornerstone in the building of a great society, and a key hiring prerequisite of many employers. But far too many students are facing poverty during college, keeping them from completing degrees. Financial aid falls well short of today’s prices and many college students do not have their basic needs met: a place to live, good food to eat, transportation to and from school. Believe in Students is the nation’s only non-profit organization built to help college students meet those basic living expenses. We do this work by providing resources directly to students to help meet their basic needs, and then by engaging those same students in sharing their stories to help create change. When students tell us what they need – we believe them.
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http://believeinstudents.org/
External link for Believe in Students
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Nonprofit
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Get directions
846 INDEPENDENCE CT
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147, US
Employees at Believe in Students
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René Bryce-Laporte
Director, Membership Services, Apprenticeships for America Principal, Bryce-Laporte Information & Consulting
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Traci Kirtley
Executive Director at Believe in Students
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Jimmieka Mills
Co-Founder at Equitable Spaces
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Emilia Pavia
Manager @ Believe in Students | MPA, Communication
Updates
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Today is Juneteenth, a crucial moment in American history when slavery ended in the United States. It's a reminder of our ongoing journey toward equality and justice for everyone. At Believe in Students, we are committed to helping and empowering students of color by making sure they have what they need to do well. Let's take this day to think, learn, and work for a fairer future. Join us in celebrating freedom and the strength of the Black community. Together, we can make a difference.
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Listening and believing students when they express their needs is crucial. We're here to support every step of their journey to a college degree. https://buff.ly/3wT6g5O
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Live Session Alert! TODAY at 1 PM CT (2 PM EST) on X, join us to hear from Alana, a student fellow at Governors State University, as she discusses the Great Lakes FAST Fund Consortium Changemakers Fellowship's role in driving positive change. Be sure to tune in and be inspired! @American Federation of Teachers #RealCollege #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #FASTFund
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Over the past year, we've partnered with ten #RealCollege students from community colleges and regional public universities in the Great Lakes region. These students are developing professional skills while leading efforts to address basic needs and challenges on their campuses, in partnership with several locals of the @American Federation of Teachers. Next week, we will host the 2nd episode of our Fellowship Chat on X (formerly Twitter). Join us to hear from this year’s Changemaker Fellows, learn about the challenges they face, and how they are working to bring about change. Mark your calendars: We will be talking to Alana from Governors State University on June 4 at 1 PM CT (2 PM EST)! #RealCollege #HigherEducation #StudentSuccess #FASTFund
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Live Session Announcement! TODAY, May 29, at 1 PM CST (2 PM EST) over on X, we are hosting a live session featuring Masuma, a fellow at Wilbur Wright College. She will share the significant impact of the Changemakers Fellowship on her and her campus. Be sure to join us for this inspiring discussion! https://buff.ly/4dYFlGS
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It’s Fill the Funds Day at Believe in Students! Across our FAST Fund network, our amazing faculty and staff leaders are on track to disseminate more than half a million dollars of emergency funds to keep students in school. These nimble, locally directed, small-dollar funds average just $250 – which can be the difference between someone staying in school and dropping out, often with a pile of debt that they can’t repay. As the semester ends, many of these funds have distributed their last dollars, with more students waiting in the wings. Can you help us replenish those funds today? Every donation will be doubled, up to $10,000! You can support a particular FAST Fund at a campus you care about, or make a general donation that we will use where it is most needed. Thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/guzGbxnt #FillTheFUND #RealCollege #HigherEducation
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Check out the latest blog post from our Executive Director with her thoughts on #TeacherAppreciationWeek and what it really means to support educators today: https://buff.ly/3wpT7RO #TeacherAppreciationDay
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