California's Housing Crisis: Impact on College Students & Reimagining Housing Solutions

On any given day, one in 32 Wildcats experiences housing insecurity. They may be crashing with friends, living in their vehicles, or residing in a shelter. Despite facing challenges, these students are determined to graduate from college, and Chico State is helping them achieve that goal.
The University's Basic Needs Rapid Re-housing Program is a leader in the California State University system for its comprehensive support of students in need of safe housing. Since 2016, the program, in partnership with two local nonprofits, has provided personalized care to help students who are facing homelessness, potential eviction, and other housing crises.
Join our conversation to learn about Chico State's dedication to removing obstacles and supporting all students in their pursuit of higher education.
Learn more about Chico State's Basic Needs Project: www.csuchico.edu/basic-needs/
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Episode Guests:
Joe Picard
Program Director, Chico State Basic Needs
Emma Jewett (Social Work, ’18; MSW, ’24)
Case Manager, Chico State Basic Needs
Nicole Drummond (Child Development, ’01)
Executive Director, Chico Housing Action Team
Taylor Bunch (MSW, ’19)
Executive Director, True North Housing Alliance
Host:
Almendra Lawrence (Journalism, '11)
Content Producer, Chico State