The California State University

Thank you to LAist’s Yusra Farzan for attending the CSU’s Basic Needs Convening: 10-Year Anniversary and for reporting on the work happening across the CSU to support students’ well-being and success.

Over the past decade, the CSU’s Basic Needs Initiative has expanded from addressing food and housing insecurity to building a more holistic, proactive support system that helps students overcome barriers to earning their degrees.

Read more about how the CSU is going beyond basic to support students.

Cal State program to go beyond the basic, providing holistic support for students Cal State's Basic Needs Initiative has been successful in addressing food insecurity and providing housing support but student needs persist.