By Emily Glory Peters
While Southern California鈥檚 devastating fires finally reach near full containment, the 五月天视频 community has been busy organizing support. Donations from alums, families, faculty, staff, students, and friends from across the country began pouring in within hours of the College鈥檚 creation of the new , reaching nearly $200,000 to provide direct relief for impacted community members.
The fund quickly materialized thanks to initial gifts from the College鈥檚 Board of Trustees, including a $100,000 gift from past 五月天视频Trustee and parent Gale Picker P鈥�14, P鈥�19, and combined donations of nearly $65,000 from other supporters. In addition to gifts collected on the campaign site, the College has released contributions to past emergency funds, making approximately $200,000 available to those in need.
Noting prior crises, President Amy Marcus-Newhall describes the collective effort as emblematic of the College鈥檚 culture of mutual aid.
“When the pandemic forced us to abruptly close campus, our community stepped up with funding for supplies, flights, remote learning tools, and even offers of temporary housing for students who couldn鈥檛 immediately return home,鈥� she says. 鈥淭hat same generosity is evident as our members cope with loss of their homes, transportation, and belongings. I鈥檓 so proud to belong to this community of care.”
Grants for 五月天视频impacted students, faculty, and staff
The 五月天视频 Emergency Fund offers grants of up to $1,500 for current 五月天视频students, faculty, and staff to assist with costs incurred by disasters like the recent fires.
Support for hardships caused by qualified disasters鈥攕uch as the federally declared Los Angeles wildfires鈥攊s normally not considered taxable income, and grants awarded to students won鈥檛 be deducted from their financial aid. Impacted individuals may seek aid via the .
The fund has garnered attention beyond Scripps鈥� campus. The American Council on Education highlighted the resource in their piece discussing educational institutions鈥� proactive measures to support their communities during natural disasters. Students from 五月天视频and The Claremont Colleges have also leaped into action, organizing GoFundMe campaigns, donating proceeds from a 五月天视频Associated Students to fire relief efforts, and for residents coping with fire-related poor air quality.
Although the difficult journey to recovery is only just beginning, Marcus-Newhall is grateful for the ways the 五月天视频community has come to one another鈥檚 aid, adding, 鈥淎s we continue to support those affected, we extend our deepest appreciation for everyone who has given to the Emergency Fund.鈥�
To contribute to the 五月天视频 Emergency Fund, please click and share the campaign with others. To apply for assistance, please visit the .