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mission during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the university’s COVID-19 site and SDSU Flex site for more information.
San Diego State University is following the guidelines of county, state and federal public health officials and other authorities as it continues its academic and research mission during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit the university’s COVID-19 site and SDSU Flex site for more information.
Off-Campus Housing for Graduate Students (Virtual)
Monday, November 15th, 2021
2 pm - 3:00 pm
Virtual, link provided with registration.
This will be a virtual seminar to learn about off-campus housing geared to SDSU graduate students, and open to any student. This seminar will discuss the process and logistics of searching for apartments, cost expectations, and navigating housing resources that are available for students.
Registration link:
tinyurl.com/gradhousing1
Basic Needs Resource Fair
Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
10 am - 2 pm
Visit different tables to stay informed about on- and off-campus resources regarding food and housing, as well as those supporting student well-being and financial education. Also, stop by the CalFresh Day set-up nearby to find out your eligibility for the CalFresh program and enroll on the spot!
ECRT at SDSU-IV
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
10 am - 11 am for Staff / Faculty
11:45 am - 12:45 pm for Students
Classroom LA-3, SDSU Imperial Valley Campus
Come meet the folks from the Economic Crisis Response Team and learn about all of the resources available to students in Imperial Valley for food, housing, financial support, and more!
Registration Link:
https://bit.ly/ERCTSDSUIV
Housing Webinar: Understanding Homelessness (Virtual)
Thursday, November 18th, 2021
1 pm - 2:30 pm
Join this housing workshop to gain more awareness about housing insecurity among students and the resources available to them. Featured guest speakers from different housing resources will be present as well.
Registration link:
bit.ly/ecrthousingworkshop
CalFresh Day
Tuesday, November 16th, 2021
10 am - 2 pm
CalFresh is a federally provided financial assistance program that helps families and individuals purchase nutritious foods.
Students can meet with a CalFresh representative to find out their eligibility for CalFresh. Stop by the Basic Needs Resource Fair for additional available food resources!
A.S. Food Pantry & Mobi Cooking Demo
Wednesday, November 17th, 2021
Meet us at in front of the Calpulli Center
- 12 pm: Walk to A.S. Food Pantry
- 1 pm : Mobi Cooking Demo
Meet us at in front of the Calpulli Center
Meet up with ECRT team members and walk to the A.S. Food Pantry to pick up free food,
be sure to bring your student Red ID! Then, engage in a cooking demonstration provided
by the Mobile Demonstration Kitchen (Mobi) using common A.S. Food Pantry ingredients.
You can come to one or both parts of the event!
Registration link:
bit.ly/ASfoodandmobi
ECRT Advocate Training (Virtual)
Friday, November 19th, 2021
9 am - 11:30 am
Virtual, link provided with registration.
Participate in the ECRT Advocate Training to be informed on the resources available for students regarding their food, housing, financial, and technology needs.
This is a 2.5 hour training that provides trainees certificates of Advocate Training completion. All students, staff and faculty are welcome!
Registration Link:
bit.ly/ecrtadvocatereg
- Did something unexpected happen causing you to need food or housing immediately?
- Are you only eating once a day because you don't have enough money to buy food?
- Are you struggling to find a safe, stable place to sleep?
We want to help you find the assistance you need!
The Economic Crisis Response Team can help any SDSU student connect with resources, both on and off campus, to help get you through your immediate food, housing, or financial crisis. Students can request assistance from ECRT using the form button below. or by emailing [email protected].
After you submit the form, you will receive an email from ECRT with resources and next steps for assistance. Within 72 business hours, an ECRT staff member will be in contact with you regarding your specific situation and the information you provided on the assistance form. If possible, please add the coordinator’s emails below to your contact list, or frequently check your spam folder.
- Chelsea Payne, Associate Director, ECRT, [email protected]
- Keiara Allen, ECRT Housing Stability Coordinator, [email protected]
- Evie Baez, ECRT Coordinator, [email protected]
- Dustin Adkins, ECRT Resource Coordination Assistant, [email protected]
Please click on the button below to request assistance for an immediate food, housing, or other financial crisis.
We also encourage you to explore the resources included on this site. Please note that we cannot guarantee the timeliness or type of response a student may receive from any outside source being referenced on this site.
Resources for Students in
Economic Crisis
Become an ECRT Advocate!
This 2.5 hour virtual training teaches faculty, staff, and students:
- How to be an advocate for students' basic needs
- A working understanding of basic needs and basic needs services at SDSU
- What ECRT does and how students can access it
Register for ECRT Advocate Training
Want an ECRT Presentation?
Request an ECRT presentation for your class, campus group, or department to learn more about our services.
During the academic year, the A.S. Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays in the Aztec Student Union. Please visit the A.S. Food Pantry website for hours and additional information. See a list of more Food Resources available to support students.
CalFresh is a program that provides monthly food benefits to assist low-income households in purchasing the food they need to maintain adequate nutritional levels. Full-time and part-time students can connect with a representative who can answer questions and walk students through the pre-screening eligibility process. Click the link above to learn more about this program and to see if you qualify.
This General Resources Document is intended to help students. Our resources reflect a diverse community need. ECRT staff are updating this document daily. Click on the link above to view general community resources.
OUR MISSION
SDSU’s Economic Crisis Response Team (ECRT) aims to bridge the gap in resources for students experiencing immediate food, housing, or unforeseen financial crises that impact student success. Using a holistic approach to well-being, ECRT supports students through crisis by leveraging a campus-wide collaboration that utilizes on and off-campus partnerships and provides direct referrals based on each student’s unique circumstances. ECRT empowers students to identify and access short- and long-term, sustainable solutions in an effort to successfully graduate from SDSU. Read about SDSU Expanding Efforts to Meet Students' Basic Needs.
ECRT Partners
- Financial Aid and Scholarships
- Business and Financial Affairs
- Counseling & Psychological Services
- Student Life and Leadership
- Housing Administration
- Well-being and Health Promotion
- Educational Opportunity Programs and Ethnic Affairs
- Aztec Shops
- Career Services
- Associated Students
- Student Affairs Communication Services
- International Student Center
- College of Health and Human Services
- SDSU Library
Meet Our Staff
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Chelsea Payne, MSW
Keiara Allen, MSW
Evie Baez, MSW
Dustin Adkins