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Tri Counties Bank Launches Basic Needs Drive Supporting California Community College Students
CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tri Counties Bank announced today the launch of its Community Cares Basic Needs Drive, in partnership with the Foundation
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[{"type":"text","content":" CHICO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nTri Counties Bank announced today the launch of its Community Cares Basic Needs Drive, in partnership with the Foundation for California Community Colleges. The Community Cares Basic Needs Drive – which will help provide basic needs supplies to community college students – runs now through September 30, 2024, at Tri Counties Bank locations throughout California.\n\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240801785539/en/\nA recent study found that two out of three California community college students grapple with meeting at least one basic need. Fortunately, campuses are finding new ways to address these challenges – as of the 2022-2023 academic year, all California community colleges now host a Basic Needs Center, where students have access to food and hygiene supplies, public benefit information and application assistance, mental and health services, and more. Programs like the California Community Colleges Student Ambassador Program are also crucial in raising awareness of these resources to ensure students can meet their needs and focus on their educational and career goals.\n\n\n“We were surprised to learn of the devastating challenges faced by many community college students in California,” said Rick Smith, President and CEO for Tri Counties Bank. “Donating essential items helps students save on everyday expenses, enabling them to allocate more funds towards food, housing, and other necessities.”\n\n\nDonations can be dropped off at any Tri Counties Bank branch or purchased through an Amazon Wishlist. Monetary donations can be made online at TriCountiesBank.com/50 which go directly to the Foundation for California Community Colleges’ Student Ambassador Program.\n\n\nThe Community Cares Basic Needs Drive is collecting donations of the following (unopened) items:\n\n\n\nBaby wipes\n\n\n\nDiapers for children (all ages)\n\n\n\nTampons and sanitary pads\n\n\n\nUnscented or neutral scented bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, and deodorant\n\n\n\nDisposable razors\n\n\n\nToothbrushes, toothpaste, and mouthwash\n\n\n\n“Our California community colleges and their Basic Needs Centers are doing important work across our campuses to remove barriers to student success,” said Keetha Mills, President and CEO of the Foundation for Califor...