The Emergency Fund

12/05/2021

Starting today, Harper Cafe is selling an iced matcha latte with oat milk & lavender as a specialty drink! For every one purchased, $2 will be donated to the Emergency Fund. Get your caffeine fix in preparation for finals from Sunday to Wednesday, and help us support students in need of emergency assistance!🍵💜

11/30/2021

We’re so excited to participate in again this year! If you are able to, please consider donating to the Emergency Fund (or share with those who may be able to donate). ❤️❤️ Link in bio!

11/19/2021

Our grant application is back open!! Please apply if you are experiencing an emergency, and feel free to share this application with those who may need a grant❤️

Link in bio.

09/21/2021

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 11:59PM ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26!!

Applications for the 2021-2022 Emergency Fund board are now live!❤️

The Emergency Fund’s two boards—Finance and Decisions—work to fund emergency grants that support marginalized students on campus. The Decisions Board handles applications and communications while the Finance Board handles grant funding and fundraising.

Applications are due at 11:59pm on Saturday, September 18. Please reach out with any questions!

Application link in bio.

09/06/2021

Applications for the 2021-2022 Emergency Fund board are now live!❤️

The Emergency Fund’s two boards—Finance and Decisions—work to fund emergency grants that support marginalized students on campus. The Decisions Board handles applications and communications while the Finance Board handles grant funding and fundraising.

Applications are due at 11:59pm on Saturday, September 18. Please reach out with any questions!

Application link in bio.

05/30/2021

The bidding form closes tonight!!

The bidding form for our spring art auction is live! Check out the amazing artists we're featuring this year. You can continue to bid until 11:59pm on May, 30. All money raised goes directly to funding student emergencies. ❤️
https://forms.gle/v12ATwYo2DKo7sqE9

05/24/2021

The bidding form for our spring art auction is live! Check out the amazing artists we're featuring this year. You can continue to bid until 11:59pm on May, 30. All money raised goes directly to funding student emergencies. ❤️
https://forms.gle/v12ATwYo2DKo7sqE9

05/20/2021

🚨LAST DAY TO SUBMIT ART DONATIONS TO THE EMERGENCY FUND X COMSA AUCTION🚨

Calling all artists❗️❗️❗️ This year, the Emergency Fund is partnering with COMSA for our spring art show! All proceeds from the show go directly to supporting student emergencies, and with COMSA's support, artists can receive microgrants to support their donations to the art show!

To donate, fill out this form by 11:59pm on Saturday, May 15: https://forms.gle/VjgH8raSt1NYsQD96

05/17/2021

We've extended our deadline to Thursday, May 20 at 11:59pm! Submit your art (and apply for a COMSA microgrant) using the form below:

Calling all artists❗️❗️❗️ This year, the Emergency Fund is partnering with COMSA for our spring art show! All proceeds from the show go directly to supporting student emergencies, and with COMSA's support, artists can receive microgrants to support their donations to the art show!

To donate, fill out this form by 11:59pm on Saturday, May 15: https://forms.gle/VjgH8raSt1NYsQD96

05/12/2021

Calling all artists❗️❗️❗️ This year, the Emergency Fund is partnering with COMSA for our spring art show! All proceeds from the show go directly to supporting student emergencies, and with COMSA's support, artists can receive microgrants to support their donations to the art show!

To donate, fill out this form by 11:59pm on Saturday, May 15: https://forms.gle/VjgH8raSt1NYsQD96

04/22/2021

Giving Day ends at 12pm CT! Donate before it's too late and help us support students❤️

Center for Leadership and Involvement - Student Government The Emergency Fund is a College Council committee of students dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of marginalized students on campus. We accomplish this by connecting students with trusted resources and providing emergen...

04/21/2021

Support UChicago students this Giving Day (4/21-4/22)! All money raised goes directly to student emergencies.

Over the past two quarters, we've provided almost $14,000 in emergency grants. Each donation helps us to continue this work!

Center for Leadership and Involvement - Student Government The Emergency Fund is a College Council committee of students dedicated to protecting and defending the rights of marginalized students on campus. We accomplish this by connecting students with trusted resources and providing emergen...