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As the college transitioned to online education in mid-March it became apparent that our student’s needs would also be amplified by the Covid-19. Many found themselves out of work or facing the challenge of not having a computer or internet access. The Corning Community College Foundation stepped in with the Student Emergency Fund. 

As of May 4th, $6,700 had been given for rent and utility needs and $4,300 has been given out for technology needs. With 22 laptops loaded out to SUNY CCC students through a SUNY laptop loan program.

A few students who have been helped by the fund wanted to thank our donors that made this possible:

"I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for assisting me during these trying times.  Due to my health conditions, I am considered high risk for COVID-19 and because of this, I can no longer work. My father has also lost his job due to the pandemic so we are both unemployed with bills to pay. We rely on each other to pay the bills, we split everything 50/50. So this assistance that you provided me will go a long way in making sure I have proper internet access to continue to further my education.  I cannot thank this school enough for everything that it has done for me, I truly love Corning Community College." - Alexander 

"I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the CCC staff and community. Thank you for this blessing and thank you for helping. It really does mean a lot and this is something I am very grateful for." - Ariel 

"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to you for making the Student Emergency Fund available and awarding some finical relief in my time of need. Thank you again for your generosity and support. I assure you I will continue to work hard in my studies with the goal of someday giving back." - Lisa

Do you want to help us support our students in this time of need? Donate now, and your gift will be doubled through the SUNY Impact Foundation match. All donations received by July 1 for the Student Emergency Fund will be matched up to $50,000. Make a gift online today and designate the gift is for the Student Emergency Fund.