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The Christopher and Julie Barnett
Essential Needs Hub

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Together, we can provide Temple students equitable support 

The Christopher and Julie Barnett Essential Needs Hub is a centralized space connecting students with basic needs including food resources, housing support, emergency aid, counseling, wellness services and more. 

Your investment helps the university provide essential and emergency support to students, ensuring that unexpected hardships do not impact their academic goals. You can help our mission by volunteering, donating or making a philanthropic gift to continue growing Temple’s network of care.

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We believe in opportunities for every student to thrive at Temple. Supporting their well-being, confidence and dignity is an investment in their education and pathway to success.

36%

of Temple students experienced housing insecurity.

65%

of Temple students reported being unaware of available supports.

36%

of Temple students experienced food insecurity.

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Give

You can make a one-time or recurring gift to the Essential Needs Hub.

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Temple students cheering on the football team at the Homecoming game

Donate

Contribute food to the Barnett Irvine Cherry Pantry. All donations benefit students.

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Volunteer

There are multiple volunteer opportunities at the Essential Needs Hub.

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Adetola Babalola

Oral Health Sciences MS

“For me, I had a dream to get a master’s degree five years ago during my final year as an undergraduate in Nigeria. The dream was one that took grit and bravery to pursue despite the ups and downs on the road. To walk down the stage in a glamorous outfit would be a testimony to the man I have become, and this program provided me with the platform to make my day a special and memorable one. I will be forever grateful for this support.”

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