Organization

Kennesaw State University CARE Services

Kennesaw, GA
Mission

Kennesaw State University's CARE Services' mission is to develop a social justice model which provides a comprehensive response eradicating the struggle of homelessness, food insecurity and/or any negative impact from being in foster care for any college student by fostering emotional well-being, access to nutrition and financial sustainability thereby improving their ability to obtain academic success.

Kennesaw State University CARE Services
University College Building, MD 2405
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Kennesaw State University's CARE Services' mission is to develop a social justice model which provides a comprehensive response eradicating the struggle of homelessness, food insecurity and/or any negative impact from being in foster care for any college student by fostering emotional well-being, access to nutrition and financial sustainability thereby improving their ability to obtain academic success.

The Campus Awareness, Resource & Empowerment (CARE) Services offers support to students who are dealing with: Homelessness, or are at-risk of being homeless, Food insecurity and/or Students previously or currently in foster care. In collaboration with various KSU departments such as Admissions, Financial Aid, Campus Housing, etc., CARE provides case management, access to the campus pantry, personal care items and assists in accessing temporary and/or permanent housing. Lastly, through EMBARK, CARE serves as the University System of Georgia Designated Single Point of Contact (DPOC) for homeless and foster care students.

Walk-in pantry will be open but we ask that you email careservices@kennesaw.edu to receive instructions and current service information.

Goods & Services

Needed: Grocery and Personal Care Gift Cards

KSU Cares is in need of gift cards from grocery stores, gas stations and pharmacies so homeless college students can purchase items of need.