Our Commitment to the Well-being of Each Student  

The Christopher and Julie Barnett Essential Needs Hub is Temple University’s promise to provide equitable support for all students. It serves to help and guide students toward the resources offered and how to access each.

The Hub is the university’s centralized location for the critical support centers required for students to live and participate fully in their daily lives.

Resources include food, housing assistance, emergency financial help, transportation and technology access, mental and physical health and well-being services, professional clothing, and assistance tailored to meet our students where they are.

Through committed leadership and an innovative coordinated care model, Temple is evolving to meet the changing needs of its students, faculty and staff and removing environmental and systemic barriers that prevent the success they deserve.

Potential in Everyone

The Hub’s values emphasize dignity, belonging and equitable access for every student. Staff at the Hub uplifts students by offering both immediate stability and long-term support. Resources are designed to be simple to access and navigate.

Support for Their Whole Selves

We know it can be hard to ask for help. Students should not have to navigate these challenges alone; the Hub’s focus on centralizing key support systems ensures that students receive coordinated help and guidance throughout their time at Temple.

A student can talk with a case manager, visit the Cherry Pantry, request emergency assistance, learn about tenant rights, borrow technology or be connected to healthcare in a single visit. This reduces the confusion and stigma that sometimes keep students from seeking help.

Transformational Outcomes

The Hub is a bridge between students’ current circumstances and the future they’re working toward. When essential needs are met, students are equipped to engage fully in learning, leadership, connection and growth. This can look like feeling confident enough to participate in class, exploring opportunities, staying on track for graduation and ultimately continue succeeding after they’ve left Temple. The Hub’s impact extends beyond individual students; it supports a campus culture where everyone is encouraged to rise together.