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The nation’s only non-profit built to help college students meet their basic living expenses. || Empowering college students for success. || #RealCollege

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Mar 12

💡1 in 4 college students are food insecure; and many struggle to meet basic needs, like housing, transportation, and child care.

Believe in Students is home of the #RealCollege movement to address the basic needs insecurity many college students face on the way to graduation. 🎓

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · 16h

For #ParentingWeek we celebrate the incredible student parents who balance coursework, caregiving, jobs, and countless other responsibilities in pursuit of their education and their families’ futures.

To every student parent working toward your goals: we celebrate you. 💪✨

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · 1d

It’s almost time to dig in! 🍴 We’re thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of Gather Food Hall. 🎉

Join us as we celebrate this community milestone with delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to addressing college student hunger. 🤝 #PhillyEats

A graphic with a photo of two people sitting at a table, presumably in a place where people may meet to eat or study. The graphic says under that, "Grand Opening! Gather Food Hall; 3025 Market Street, Philadelphia; October 31st, Doors Open at 11am."

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · 10d

As we observe Indigenous People’s Day, we recommit to advancing an educational landscape where belonging is the norm, justice is centered, and every student has the foundation they need to thrive!

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · 14d

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · 14d

⚠️ Security Alert: Our official domain is believeinstudents.org. We have recently become aware of fraudulent websites using different domains or name variants and sending messages in our name. Do not enter any personal information on those sites.

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · 15d

ICYMI: We recently released data on our FAST Fund Impact for the '24-'25 academic year. 🧑‍🏫📈

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · 17d

Yesterday, today, and every day, we celebrate those whose care and commitment are advancing a vision of education where belonging and opportunity are within reach for all students. Happy #WorldTeachersDay 🧑‍🏫

"Happy World Teachers' Day from Believe in Students." is in large text. Smaller text below that says, "With special thanks to our FAST Fund Volunteers, and to everyone already engaging with the #RealCollege Curriculum. We see you."

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Sep 19

We'll be at the Campus Philly College Fest in Philadelphia on Saturday! We can't wait to help welcome new and returning students to Philly, and tell them about Gather Food Hall. 🎉🎓

🔗 To learn more, check out the event page here: campusphilly.org/collegefest-...

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Sep 15

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of Hispanic and Latino communities, while also recognizing the ongoing challenges many of these communities face. Together, we continue working toward a more just and equitable future. ❤️

A graphic that says, "Believe in Students celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month," along with some decorative flowers in a Latin-American style.

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Sep 10

Thank you so much to the Skokie branch of First Bank Chicago for featuring us on their community art wall. If you live in the area, stop by and take a look! While you're there, you can add your own #RealCollege story to the board and stand in solidarity with the college students of today. ✍️

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Sep 8

👀 It's been a long time coming...

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Sep 5

🥫 This #NationalFoodBankDay, we recognize how vital food banks are for students, especially those facing hunger or raising families. Thanks to all of the folks running and supporting campus food pantries - your work is essential to student success!

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Sep 2

If you saw the New York Times article last week about the challenges of the higher-ed landscape, you should check out this article on a network of non-profits that are addressing these issues—and there are more out there than mentioned here. #HigherEdSky #AcedemicSky
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Addressing rising barriers to higher education completion

Candid insights | While barriers to higher education completion are rising due to growing needs and financial pressures—find out how nonprofits are working to help students attend and graduate from co...

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Aug 29

Our FAST Funds across the country help thousands of college students stay in school every year. 🎓 #StudentSuccess #HigherEdSky

You can learn more about the FAST Fund on our website here:
believeinstudents.org/fast-fund/

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Aug 19

We're excited to share all this with you and to have you join us at Gather this fall, so follow along for more details, and to learn more about what's coming, check the link below. Watch out, Philadelphia, here we come! 🏎️💨

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New food hall coming to Philly’s Bulletin Building across from 30th Street Station

The Gather Food Hall and Bar will open on the ground floor of the Bulletin Building, the historic former home of the Philadelphia Bulletin newspaper.

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Aug 19

As we move closer to opening Gather, we're discussing things like who the chefs are, types of cuisine, event dates, and details on how we'll be using this unique opportunity to build community and fight the food insecurity faced by #RealCollege students in Philly.

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Aug 19

A project 5 years in the making is coming together. 🥹 Gather Food Hall is opening this fall in #Philadelphia, and we're excited to introduce this innovative, sustainable approach to addressing college #FoodInsecurity with a simple, stigma-free way for students who need a meal to get one.

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Jul 30

Already they've had some amazing guests, including Alisha Small and Frederick Shegog, (who are instructors in our #RealCollege Curriculum 😉). These are two incredible leaders who advocate for today's students, and we are proud to work with them.

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Jul 30

Let's uplift this new podcast together! 🙌

Free-ish in Higher Education is both a celebration and a challenge encouraging students, educators, and policy makers to rethink what freedom in education means and who gets to claim it.
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🎙️ Podcast showcasing the transformative power of education! 📧[email protected]

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Jul 25

From food and housing security to mental health and belonging, the CSU system continues to lead with care and action. We presented the #RealCollege Curriculum as a valuable resource for educators who want actionable tools and strategies that make a real impact. realcollege.believeinstudents.org/

The #Real College Curriculum |

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Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · Jul 10

Student Success | Listen: Meeting Adult Learners When and Where They Are

In the latest episode of Voices of Student Success, we discuss @wichitastate.bsky.social’s adult bridge program to support the transition into higher education. #HigherEd #EDUSky #AcademicSky bit.ly/4kBL1J0

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Jul 8

This paid leadership development program equips current students with the skills and tools to draw on their lived experiences to advocate for solutions to basic needs insecurity on college campuses.

#StudentAdvocacy #StudentEngagement

Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Jul 8

Our fellows did great work to address basic needs challenges on their campuses this year! Hear directly from Caitlyn Burkey, who dives into the project they undertook to address food insecurity at Northeastern Illinois University. 🌱🥔🍅 #AcademicSky #HigherEdSky

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Growing Change: How a Student-Led Garden Is Addressing Food Insecurity on Campus - Believe in Students

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Jul 1

🏳️‍🌈 Let's commit to fighting the common myths and misconceptions about our trans and gender-nonconforming students, and ensuring they have spaces to feel secure and included. 🏳️‍⚧️
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The Future of Pride: Protect Our Community - Believe in Students

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Believe in Students @believestudents.bsky.social · Jun 25

Want to know more about this masterclass for higher education professionals and their partners? The #RealCollege Curriculum helps colleges and universities increase the equitable use of holistic student supports, and you can check it out here:

realcollege.believeinstudents.org

The #Real College Curriculum |

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