CARES is an acronym that stands for Crisis, Advocacy, Resources, Education, and Support.
The CARES Center works collaboratively with students to secure resources that meet their basic needs. The center works to connect all Kent State students with both on and off-campus resources supporting their financial, food, housing, and mental well-being basic needs.
CARES Center Mission Statement
The CARES Center’s mission is to deliver compassionate, coordinated support that addresses students’ basic needs through advocacy, education, and resource connection, empowering students to persist and achieve their educational goals.
CARES Center Vision Statement
We envision a Kent State University community in which all students’ basic needs are proactively and compassionately met, with the CARES Center recognized as a national leader in advancing equitable, holistic student support.
