On Feb. 12, four students were displaced from their home as a result of a fire that devastated their apartment building. When circumstances like this arise, the faculty and staff of Hudson Valley Community College respond and we do what we can to help. In the past, many community members have made contributions to a Student Emergency Assistance Fund held by the HVCC Foundation. Based upon a recommendation from the fund administrator, Dr. Alex Popovics, each of the four students affected by this fire were given grants from the emergency fund.
Much like the food pantry, the Student Emergency Assistance Fund relies upon donations. With this most recent event, the emergency fund has nearly been depleted. Accidents and emergencies are never expected, but we can be prepared to assist students when tragedy strikes. Please consider a gift to the Student Emergency Assistance Fund which provides monetary relief to students for emergencies that occur during the school year. A gift of any size will make a difference for our students. You can make an immediate outright contribution via our PayPal site or you can sign up for ongoing payroll deductions.
It’s never easy dealing with disaster, but with your contribution we can be prepared to respond with help. In the words of one of the students we helped, “I cannot express how thankful my roommates and I are for the donation. It has eased a large amount of stress in our situation and has helped things get back to normal faster than it would have taken without it. Again thank you so much.”
On behalf of the students you’re helping now and those who will benefit from your support in the future, thank you.
Published: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 13:11:37 +0000 by g.miller