The Kent State LGBTQ+ Center supports an inclusive environment on all KSU campuses, advocates for all individuals and campus and community groups based on sexual and gender identity, maintains organizational capacity so that the work of the Center is efficient and effective, and builds community and a sense of belonging to support an inclusive environment.
The center is a welcoming environment to LGBTQ students and their allies. The informed staff strives to educate the campus community about sexual orientation and gender identity to ensure Kent State University remains a safe space for all students.
Thank you for participating in “Giving Tuesday!”
The LGBTQ+ Center wants to thank everyone who kindly donated to our LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund this Giving Tuesday month. Our Emergency Fund assists LGBTQ+ students who are in financial crisis, oftentimes as a result of being disowned after coming out to family. This emergency fund is a safety net for LGBTQ+ students, so they can reach their educational goals, specifically reaching graduation, which likely wouldn’t be possible without assistance through this fund. Each year the Center helps nearly 50 students through this fund, distributing over $25,000. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to replenish our critically low fund, ensuring we will be able to continue to support our LGBTQ+ students this coming spring semester.
Thanks so much for your support of this exciting opportunity! Keep watching our listserv emails and social media for information on our fund and stories about the impact of your contribution.
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Support Students in Need
The LGBTQ+ Center's emergency fund is available for students in need of additional funding for books, academic supplies, household items, housing, or food.
Contribute to the LGBTQ+ Emergency Fund