Trent Community Has Raised More than $70,000 In Emergency Support For Students Affected by COVID-19

With an amazing funding boost of $70,000 in donations to the Student Rapid Relief Fund (SRRF), Trent University has distributed emergency support directly to students affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The new fund, established specifically to assist Trent students experiencing financial hardships due to COVID-19, complements Trent’s reputation as a national leader for scholarships and bursaries, and builds on additional emergency funding provided by the University.

“The response so far has been tremendous,” says Sherry Booth, director of philanthropy at Trent. “We had so many reach out who wanted to help either financially or by offering words of encouragement. The ongoing #TrentUCares campaign reinforces just how much the Trent family is committed and responsive to the challenges facing the world today.” 

A significant portion of funding for the SRRF came from Trent’s five colleges, which collectively contributed $21,300 to the fund. The Trent University Alumni Association also came forward with a generous $10,000 lead contribution to help launch the SRRF earlier this month.

“The funding injection was crucial when students needed it most,” adds Christopher Rooney, associate registrar of operations and client services. “The COVID-19 crisis has hit in waves. Students needed immediate emergency funding to travel home, set-up online learning, and pay for basic necessities like rent and groceries.”

With financial need expected to increase over the coming months, Trent University is continuing to fundraise for student relief support, which will aim to ensure that changes to a student’s financial situation do not become a barrier to accessing a Trent education.

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