Basic Needs refers to the food, housing and overall wellness security of our community. Having one’s basic needs met has a direct impact on the academic performance, mental health, physical health, professional development and holistic wellbeing of our students.
Mission
The CSUMB Basic Needs Initiative endeavors to support students to be successful by ensuring their basic needs are met through resources, access and advocacy.
If you know of anyone that would benefit from more access to resources, please complete our Basic Needs referral form.
Basic Needs 5 Most Accessed Services:
Contact Basic Needs
Phone: 831-582-4081
Email: Send an email
Building: Student Center, Building 12
Office Hours: Fall 2022 Hours Coming Soon
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Joanna Snawder-Manzo
Care Manager
Favorite Dish to Cook: Enchilada casserole!
Self Care Activity: Walking the dog, running, listening to music, podcasts, cooking, reading, writing
Why Basic Needs?: When I joined the CSUMB community in December of 2015, I became quickly aware of what the barriers for so many of our students are: having their basic needs met. A lack of wellness security permeates all aspects of existence. We are no longer in an era where the narrative of a "starving college student" can be laughed off as a rite of passage. Our students are in need and it is our duty to support them. I repeatedly observe how the additional resources and support can make the difference in the persistence of our students and the actual goal, which is student success. Over the years we have worked hard to build up the resources in this critical area and am thrilled to see where we are now!
Ashley Ramsden
Basic Needs Case Manager
Favorite Dish to Cook: anything with cheese!
Self Care Activity: talking with friends and working out
Why Basic Needs: I have long believed that access to education is a life-changing opportunity and one that should be available to anyone, regardless of background, identity, or family status. I am so happy to be able to work with students to make sure their basic wellness security needs are met and to remove those barriers that may prevent them from obtaining their goal of higher education.
Basic Needs Student Team
Claire Karo
Master of Social Work Intern
Loyce Bryant
Collaborative Health and Human Services Intern
Mad Bolander
Molly Leach
Basic Needs Student Assistant
Favorite Dish to Cook: Anything for breakfast
Pre Kharat