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$ 1,123,635 raised 3,034 Donors
Basic Needs has raised $ 37,892 from 80 Donors!
Support Student Basic Needs

CSUN utilizes a holistic, student-centered approach to providing students with basic needs support (food, shelter, clothing) and eliminating these barriers to their academic success. Resources and programs that support CSUN students' basic needs are now being offered in one, central location on campus, at the new Valera NEST. The Valera NEST (“Nurturing Environment for Students to Thrive”) opened its doors this spring.

Located in a renovated space within the University Student Union (USU), The Valera NEST houses critical programs that enable CSUN students to excel and reach their educational goals. 

CSUN is dedicated to empowering students to persist and thrive in their educational journey and realize their goal of graduation. We do this by providing advocacy, guidance, and connection to resources that facilitate food and housing stability.

A donation to the following funds ensures that Matador students have the resources and care they need to reach success at CSUN and beyond. 

CSUN With a Heart CSUN Food Pantry CSUN Housing Insecurity Fund Matty's Closet MataCare Emergency Grant
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Match
The Honey Kessler Amado Food Pantry Match
Thank you to Honey Amado for their generous support of the CSUN Food Pantry!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
$25,000
The Milt and Debbie Valera Challenge in Support of Student Basic Needs
Thank you to Milt and Debbie Valera for their generous support of student basic needs!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$25,000
Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: Continuing Student Scholarship Challenge!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$25,000
The John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment Challenge
Thanks to John Harris for his generous support of the John J. Harris Scholarship Endowment!
500 / 500 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
United States Military Branch Donor Challenge
Thank you to Robert and Gloria Meyerson for their generous support of the CSUN Veterans Resource Center through the U.S. Military Branch Donor Challenge! $5,000 will be given to the VRC in honor of members of the U.S. Army!
In what branch of the military did/do you serve?
Rank Answer Donors
1 US Army 47
2 US Navy 29
3 US Air Force 25
4 US Marine Corps 22
5 US Space Force 2
6 US Coast Guard 1
Ended
$50,000
The Matador Student Success Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who sponsored this challenge for their support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$25,000
First-Time Freshman Scholarship Challenge
Thanks to Rick and Barbara Levy for their generous support of the Matador Mission: First-Time Freshman Scholarship!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$20,000
Matador Mission Power Hour Challenge
Thank you to the anonymous donor who supported the Matador Mission: First-time Freshman Scholarship through the Matador Mission Power Hour Challenge!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
$5,000
The Chris Sales Lunch Hour Challenge
Thanks to Chris Sales for his generous support of the Christopher B. Sales Information Technology Student Fellowship Endowment!
20 / 20 Donors
Completed
Participating Groups
CSUN's Greatest Needs Equity Initiatives Basic Needs Scholarships Student Programs Student Clubs and Orgs Andrew J. Anagnost College of Engineering and Computer Science College of Health and Human Development College of Humanities College of Science and Mathematics College of Social and Behavioral Sciences David Nazarian College of Business and Economics Michael D. Eisner College of Education Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication University Library CSUN Athletics Centers and Programs CSUN Alumni
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Rank State Gifts
1 CA 79
2 GA 1
3 AA 0
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