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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Jan 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Subject: Winter Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

Let’s Take Care of You 💥 Classes are back, calendars are filling up, and life is moving fast, but you don’t have to do it all alone. UCSB Basic Needs is here with resources, events, and support to help you stay nourished, grounded, and feeling your best all quarter long. Take what you need, show up as you are, and remember: support is always within reach 💫🌊 Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive  Save Student Services As part of your tuition fees, you pay specific dollar amounts to support various student services. From recreation to career services funding, these amounts are determined by a student vote every spring. Most of these fees have remained the same for the past one or two decades, which means past students have received a lot more money than we do today. We are asking for your help on this initiative on the spring ballot to help fees catch up to the costs of today. Doing so would help our service providers maintain and restore services that have been offered in the past. There is a provision for financial aid so the increases wouldn’t affect high need students. You have the opportunity to vote on this matter on the ballot with a yes or no each inflatory increase individually. You will be able to choose what you support!  The site will ask you to sign in with your net ID and password and you will then click sign petition again and click save student services and proceed to fill in your information to sign! 🌟 LAST DAY TO SIGN FEBRUARY 3 🌟 ✨ USS Spotlight ✨ Mind Munch 🌱✨ Relax, Refresh & Reconnect ✨🌱 Join CAPS & Undocumented Student Services (USS) for Mind Munch - a weekly confidential mental health workshop and community lunch space. ⭐️Tuesdays | 12:30 - 1:30 PM ⭐️Location shared upon sign-up Survey for Gift Card USS would love to hear from you!  Fill out the graduate school resources assessment survey to enter a chance to win a $15 gift card ❤️ 📧 Winners notified by email 📧 DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 I 5:00 PM UndocuSuccess Program Undocumented Success Program is now open! Winter 2026 is all about Entrepreneurship. 📈 This event is an opportunity to gain knowledge about your career after graduation. Through interactive workshops, you’ll explore different career paths, reflect on your personal goals, and hear firsthand from alumni and professionals who’ve been where you are now!  DUE: SUNDAY JANUARY 25th 2026 11:59 PM UndocuSTEM Scholarship The UndocuSTEM Scholarship seeks to financially support undocumented students majoring in STEM to help them achieve their personal, academic, and career goals. Eligible students can apply to be considered for a $500 scholarship. The deadline to apply is on Sunday, 1/25/202 at 11:59. Save The Reef Your signature keeps the tanks flowing and the marine organisms happy! 🦀🦈 Your support offers continued opportunities for REEFers, like Jenna Mejia, a REEF Artist who designed this poster! 🎨🐠 Sign The FREE Petition  Stress Less (Skills Practice) 🕖 Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30-pm (1/14/2026 - 2/18/2026) 📍 Main CAPS Building Do you notice more intense stress than usual at school, work, or in your relationships? Learn ways to understand your stress and reduce the intensity of your day-to-day discomfort. Practice physiological, visual, behavioral, emotional, and relational self care skills that you can use throughout college and in your life going forward. ☮️ 1/14: Sensation - Befriend your physiology. 1/21: Imagery - Use visualization to contain the overwhelm. 1/28: Behavior - Learn the no-fail activities to use when overwhelmed. 2/4: Affect & Emotions - Tune into feelings and address emotional needs. 2/11: Meaning - Share and connect. 2/18: Boundaries - Notice and express your needs. FAFSA & California Dream Act Don't miss out on state financial aid! Submit FAFSA or California Dream Act Application to be considered for grants. Tip: In order to be considered for any type of emergency funding during academic year most of time need FAFSA CADAA! 🌟 PRIORITY DEADLINE: March 2nd 2026 🌟 Internship Scholarship  The Internship Scholarship Program application drops:   🚨 Monday, March 23 2026 8:00 AM 🚨 The ISP offers financial awards for those who want to work in the non-profit sector or in industries that typically don't pay interns, allowing students to pursue their professional dreams regardless of financial challenges. 💼 Deadline: April 17 2026 Pop-Up Pantry Resource Fair  Join us the last Tuesday of every month: January 27th, February 24th, March 31st, April 28th, May 26th *tentative dates* for FREE produce 🥕 Also come to find out about community and basic needs resources! 😌 🕖 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 📍Estero Park (889 Camino del Sur) 🌟 Bring your own grocery bags 🌟 Thrive Basic Needs UCEN + SRB Advising Center Hours ❄️⏰  Open and ready to support you all winter quarter. Whether you have questions about food security, housing, or other basic needs resources, our team is here to help. 💙🥑 📍 SRB & UCEN Advising Centers 🗓️ Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🚫 Saturday - Sunday: Closed Stop by during the week to get connected with support and resources to help you thrive this quarter! Thrive Basic Needs UCEN + SRB + ONDAS Advising Center Hours ❄️⏰  Open and ready to support you all winter quarter. Whether you have questions about food security, housing, or other basic needs resources, our team is here to help. 💙🥑 📍 SRB & UCEN Advising Centers Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM   Saturday - Sunday: Closed 📍 1120 Kerr Hall, ONDAS Student Center ⭐ Monday Week 2 - Week 10: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM 📍 RCSGD Lounge  ⭐ Monday Week 2 - Week 10: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Miramar Pantry Winter Hours 🌨️ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 5:00PM - 8:00PM 📍 Sierra Madre Villages Drop by for free groceries like fresh produce, pantry supplies, and toiletries! Also partners with campus dining so you can have a dining hall meal for free which reduces waste and keeps you full. 😋 Bring your own bag 🎒 AS Food Bank Winter Quarter Hours 🕒❄️ Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 UCEN Stop by to access free groceries, we’re here for you all winter long! 💙🥫 Housing Navigator Hours ☃️🏡 📍 Promise Scholars Lounge Fridays Week 2 - Week 9: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Transfer Student Center Thursdays Week 2 - Week 10: 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM 📍 ONDAS Student Center Mondays Week 2 - Week 10: 12:30PM - 1:45PM ASK A QUESTION Want more information? We've got you covered – just reply to this email! TALK TO AN ADVOCATE The Basic Needs Advocates are available to connect you to more resources on campus and in the local community. Get in touch online or in-person! VISIT OUR WEBSITE: The basicneeds.ucsb.edu site acts as a central hub for all things relating to basic needs at UCSB. It is regularly updated with information on critical resources, and you can use our virtual chat feature to get one-on-one advising with a peer advocate

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Jan 29, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Subject: Winter Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

Head in to Midterms Supported 🫶 The quarter is officially picking up! Whether you are in the trenches studying or have some upcoming exams, Basic Needs is here for you! Below are some ways to boost your professional career, study spaces, leadership opportunities, fun events, and more.  Even with all the exam mayhem, we can help you thrive 🤩

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

Pardall Center You may have heard the Pardall Center has free bluebooks and scantrons, but what else do they offer? 📄 FREE Printing *bring own paper for cardstock* 📽️ FREE Event Space with canopies, tables, projectors, etc 🛜 FREE coffee maker, microwave, fridge, charging, wifi, energy drinks, snacks, desktop access, study space HOURS: Monday - Thursday I 9:00AM - 9:00 PM Friday I 9:00AM - 12:00AM Saturday/Sunday I CLOSED 📍6550 Pardall Road, Isla Vista, CA 93117 Check out what the Pardall Center has waiting for YOU! 💙

Gauchos For Recovery Winter 2025 Schedule, Open to ANYONE regardless of student or recovery status In Person & Hybrid📍Embarcadero Hall Room 1105 🌈 Rainbow Recovery Mondays - 7:30pm - In-Person Only  🪷 Morning Meditation  Tuesdays - 10am (30min) - Hybrid I 854 5185 7571 👭 Women's Recovery Tuesdays - 7:30pm - Hybrid I 836 0921 8073 😊 Make a Change? (open to all) Wednesdays - 6pm - Hybrid I 831 5266 9333 🫂 All-Recovery Wednesdays - 8:15pm - Hybrid I 867 6336 4717 🎓 Grad & Non-Trad Student Thursdays - 6pm - In-Person Only 🤝 Al Anon Family & Friends Thursdays - 6:30pm - Zoom Only I 805 234 3000 🌧️ Eye Of The Storm (open 12-step) Saturdays - 8pm - Hybrid I 827 4039 5097 ❤️ Sex & Love Addicts Anonymous Sundays - 7pm - Zoom Only I 827 5342 7621 - password: freedom Winter Networking Mixer Join UCSB Career Services for a low-pressure, high-value networking event where you can practice communication skills and ask real questions to employer representatives from a variety of industries. 🗣️🤝 Walk away with insider tips, practical tactics, and the confidence to shine in future career conversations.💼 ⭐ Thursday, January 29 I 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ⭐ 📍SRB - Multi Purpose Room COSWB Is Hiring  We will be interviewing and accepting applicants on a rolling basis for Spring Quarter!❤️ ⭐️ FINAL DEADLINE: Friday, February 6th 11:59pm ⭐️ We are recruiting for the following PAID positions: - Fitness Coordinator - Financial Coordinator - Nutrition Coordinator - External Coordinator - Culture & Inclusivity Coordinator Detailed description of each position found in application. Feminist Book Club Women's Center and UCSB Reads are partnering for Winter Quarter Feminist Book Club 📖 ✨ Crying in H-Mart by Michelle Zauner ✨ Book Club Meetings: January 29th I February 12th I February 26th 3:00pm - 4:00pm 📍Women's Center Community Room OPEN TO ALL Iris Photo Booth Are you in need of a professional headshot? Career Services has the perfect FREE solution for you! 📸 Check out the Iris Photo Booth  Monday - Friday I 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM  📍Career Resources Room - UCSB Career Services Pictures are free of charge and only take 5 minutes, then gets delivered straight to your email! Let's update that LinkedIn profile pic and start that professional journey now 🫵😆

Save Student Services As part of your tuition fees, you pay specific dollar amounts to support various student services. From recreation to career services funding, these amounts are determined by a student vote every spring. Most of these fees have remained the same for the past one or two decades, which means past students have received a lot more money than we do today. We are asking for your help on this initiative on the spring ballot to help fees catch up to the costs of today. Doing so would help our service providers maintain and restore services that have been offered in the past. There is a provision for financial aid so the increases wouldn’t affect high need students. You have the opportunity to vote on this matter on the ballot with a yes or no each inflatory increase individually. You will be able to choose what you support!  The site will ask you to sign in with your net ID and password and you will then click sign petition again and click save student services and proceed to fill in your information to sign! 🌟 LAST DAY TO SIGN FEBRUARY 3 🌟

Survey for Gift Card USS would love to hear from you!  Fill out the graduate school resources assessment survey to enter a chance to win a $15 gift card ❤️ 📧 Winners notified by email 📧 DEADLINE: JANUARY 30 I 5:00 PM

FAFSA & California Dream Act Don't miss out on state financial aid! Submit FAFSA or California Dream Act Application to be considered for grants. Tip: In order to be considered for any type of emergency funding during academic year most of time need FAFSA CADAA! 🌟 PRIORITY DEADLINE: March 2nd 2026 🌟

[Undergrad Advising Global Studies]

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Subject: Winter Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

Midterms Are Midterming 📚😵‍💫 Midterms have officially arrived, and we know this part of the quarter can feel like a blur of studying, deadlines, and caffeine. ☕ Whether you’re locked into focus mode or just trying to stay afloat, Basic Needs is here to support you. From fun events for destress to housing opportunities, we’ve got what you need to get through midterms and keep your balance along the way! 🤩

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

‼️ Rental Housing Fairs - One Today ‼️ Still looking for housing? Explore your options for living on Campus and in the Community for the upcoming academic year! February 5 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍Storke Plaza February 18: 5:00 PM -7:00 PM 📍Corwin Pavilion March 3: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 📍Storke Plaza. Immigration Family Preparedness Workshop Join USS and UCIMM for our first immigration workshop of the quarter! The workshop will discuss plans and strategies in case of emergency situations. 📢 When: Tuesday February 10, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: ZOOM Everyone is welcome! - Make sure to RSVP in order to get the zoom link Halal and Kosher Grocery Program Is Hiring Halal & Kosher Grocery Program Coordinator  Starting this Winter 2026!  Great mentorship, meaningful work, and hands-on experience with program logistics coordination. 😆 $17.15/hr I 10-12 hrs/week Deadline: 2/13/2026 Volunteer Trip Join CAB March 22nd - 27th  🫨 Location is surprise 🫨 Small group of students will be selected for this ALL EXPENSES PAID volunteer trip, get in some community service with a great group of people! Application Deadline: 2/13/2026 UCSB College Corps Fellow Earn $10,000 (in a stipend and educational award) to be a UCSB College Corps Fellow in Climate Action, Food Security, or K-12 Education! 🤝 Openings available for the 2026-2027 academic year, applications due this quarter Upcoming Information Sessions where you can learn more!  Tuesday, February 10th 11am-12pm, McCune Conference Room, 6th Floor HSSB RSVP here Friday, February 13th 4-5pm Student Resource Building, Multipurpose Room RSVP here Tuesday, February 24th 12-1pm Zoom RSVP here This program offers students, including DREAMers, up to $10,000 through a stipend and education award for completing 450 hours of community service in one year in areas of climate action, food insecurity, and K-12 education. 🤗 Grant period of January 2026 to June 2029. Approved to offer fellowships to 60 UCSB students annually who will work with local non-profits, government agencies, and community serving programs at higher education campuses. Fix-It-Fair Volunteering Mark your calendars and go to the Fix-It Fair on February 6th at the IVCC! Also looking for volunteers so if you need volunteer hours and want some FREE pizza sign up!  No experience needed! Looking for help with sewing, set up, clean up, technological repair, bike repair, etc. 🪡  What else will be at this event? FARMERS MARKET 🥕 • LIVE MUSIC 🎶 • FIX IT FAIR 🔧 $30 & UNDER VINTAGE CLOTHING 👕 • SMASH BURGERS 🍔 • MATCHA 🍵 • TOOTH GEMS ✨ • HENNA 🤍 • & SO. MUCH. MORE!!!

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Date: Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Subject: Winter Basic Needs Newsletter
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Long Weekend, Lots of Support 😍 Whether you are still studying for midterms or taking a break on this long weekend, Basic Needs LOVES to be there and support you! ❤️ Basic Needs is here to remind you that care comes in many forms. Loving yourself also means making sure you’re supported academically, emotionally, and practically especially as the quarter keeps moving. Make this time count, check out the following drop in hours, fun valentines events, and more! 💖🫂

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

FAFSFA & CADAA Workshops The "on time" deadline is MARCH 2ND 2026 for UCSB students to submit their Financial Aid Application for next year 2026-2027. 💸  If you need help filing out your application pop into one of these FREE workshops.  📍Some on campus, some virtual Winter Potluck Get ready for Feb 17th from 5:30-7pm! Winter potluck with the Isla Vista Co-op.  Bring a homemade dish and join the chat about food culture and campus sustainability. Invite friends and come hang out while meeting new people!🥕🥦🍎 ECP Block Party BLOCK PARTY AT WEST CAMPUS GARDEN 🎉 Come join us for free food and community building in this fun environment for all ages! 📆 Sunday, February 22 ⏰ 1:00 - 3:00 PM 📍West Campus Family Student Housing Garden Presidents' Day meal Hours 2/16 🍲 Carrillo/DLG/Portola Brunch 10am - 2pm I Dinner 5pm - 8:30pm  🍔 Takeout at Ortega  3pm - 8pm  *Sack Meals at Portola will be closed. Volunteering Near Campus Looking for volunteer opportunities on or near campus? Here are some opportunities to get involved!  🌿 ECP: Learn about gardening in the outdoors 🥕 AS Food Bank: Restock and support pop-up pantries 🍅 GHGP: Help gardeners, grow plants

Sexual Responsibility Fair Join us in celebrating the end of Sexual Responsibility week at our Sexual Responsibility Fair. 🌼  HIV/STI testing in collaboration with the Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic's Mobile Testing Unit. Goal is to reduce barriers to HIV prevention info/resources by providing PrEP information, HIV testing, and healthcare navigation assistance during the event.  We will also have campus and community orgs tabling with information/resources! Open to all community members, food will be provided. 😆

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>

Date: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Subject: Winter Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

Rainy Days, Real Support 🌧️💙 We hope you had a restful Presidents Day Weekend full of love and relaxation. In rain or shine, Basic Needs is still here for you. 😌  Whether you still are in midterms or getting a bit of a break, check out the following professional opportunities, drop in hours, fun events, and more to make this week count! ✨🖊️

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

UCSB College Corps Fellow Openings available for the 2026-2027 academic year, applications due this quarter!

Grant period of January 2026 to June 2029. Approved to offer fellowships to 60 UCSB students annually who will work with local non-profits, government agencies, and community serving programs at higher education campuses.

🌟 Must be available for Summer Session B 🌟 LAST Information Session where you can learn more!

Tuesday, February 24th 12-1pm Zoom RSVP here This program offers students, including DREAMers, up to $10,000 through a stipend and education award for completing 450 hours of community service in one year in areas of climate action, food insecurity, and K-12 education. 🤗

Housing Stability and Hacking Basic Needs Join the Rapid Rehousing Progam and CalFresh teams in an interactive workshop around housing and food security.  In this workshop, you will walk away with more knowledge and awarness around ghost listings, lease traps, and EBT skimming. 📍Career Services Conference Room (1109) ⏱️ Feb 23rd I 11AM - 12PM FAFSFA & CADAA Workshop 🚨 The "on time" deadline is MARCH 2ND 2026 for UCSB students to submit their Financial Aid Application for next year 2026-2027. 🚨

If you need help filing out your application pop into one of these FREE workshops.

OPEN TO ANYONE

📍Some on campus, some virtual

You can also go to Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to get help!  RESCHEDULED - Winter Potluck  Get ready for FEB 24th from 5:30-7pm!

Winter potluck with the Isla Vista Co-op.  Bring a homemade dish and join the chat about food culture and campus sustainability. Invite friends and come hang out while meeting new people!🥕🥦🍎

Missed CalFresh Interview? No need to worry... Here is a step by step guide on what to do! Check your benefitscal account and see if you can send a message to your case worker Provide availability to your caseworker so they know when best to call Have questions or can't send a message: meet with an advocate to reschedule (UCEN, SRB, OR VIRTUAL) Iris Booth Scholarship 📸 New scholarship for UCSB students We’ve been using Iris Booth to help you show up professionally. Now there’s a chance to pair your headshot with a US $2,500 scholarship for one student and a US $2,500 award for UCSB to support career development and student success. How to enter: Take a free headshot in the Iris Booth at UCSB Career Services  Follow @irisbooth on Instagram or Iris Booth on LinkedIn  Post your Iris Booth headshot with #IrisBoothScholar #GoUCSBCareer and tag @irisbooth by  DUE DATE: Apr 29th, 2026

ECP Block Party BLOCK PARTY AT WEST CAMPUS GARDEN 🎉 Come join us for free food and community building in this fun environment for all ages! 📆 Sunday, February 22 ⏰ 1:00 - 3:00 PM 📍West Campus Family Student Housing Garden

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From: Kendra Dolandescoteaux <dolande...@ucsb.edu>
Date: Thu, Feb 26, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Subject: Winter Basic Needs Newsletter
To: <basicne...@sa.ucsb.edu>

Surviving Week 8 (Together) 💪 Week 8 check-in! 📚☕ If your to-do list is growing faster than your sleep schedule, you’re not doing anything wrong. This part of the quarter is just a lot.  Basic Needs is here with resources to help you power through, from food and housing support to campus essentials that make busy weeks a little easier. You focus on finishing strong, we’ll help with the rest 🌟

Thrive - Basic Needs at UCSB @ucsbthrive

Community Emergency Response Team FREE, hands-on training to help individuals and communities prepare for, and respond to disasters. No experience required, open to all! Lunch and snacks provided. 😋 April 26th, May 2nd, May 3rd: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM UCSB Environmental Health & Safety, Building 565 ⭐ MUST sign up BY APRIL 20th ⭐ Health & Wellness Is Hiring Interested in a paid internship promoting campus well-being & increasing your knowledge in health and wellness?  Join us at the open house on Thursday, 2/26/26, 1-2 pm in SRB MPR  Learn more about health topics 💬, connect with current Health & Wellness advisors and interns 🤝, and get details about the application process 📄. Register for Hiring Information Sessions on Shoreline 🔗: https://shoreline.ucsb.edu/events?search_word=hiring&group_ids=29847 Clothing Drive Let’s help UCSB students dress for success! 👔 Donate professional clothing to help students take the next steps in their careers.  Your contributions can open doors and help build futures ⭐️ UNTIL MARCH 12TH AS Main Office/ Multi Cultural Center 3-for-Free & Hygiene Donation Drive  Free clothes at Little Acorn Park this Saturday, February 28th from 11-2! 👗👚👙 Grab up to 3 free items and, if you’re able, bring a small hygiene item to give back! 📦 Project CARE is collecting new, unopened essentials like: pads & tampons, liners, travel-size shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, toothbrushes & toothpaste, body wash, wipes, etc Totally optional to donate 💖👏

UCSB College Corps Fellow Openings available for the 2026-2027 academic year, applications due this quarter! Grant period of January 2026 to June 2029. Approved to offer fellowships to 60 UCSB students annually who will work with local non-profits, government agencies, and community serving programs at higher education campuses. 🌟 Must be available for Summer Session B 🌟

This program offers students, including DREAMers, up to $10,000 through a stipend and education award for completing 450 hours of community service in one year in areas of climate action, food insecurity, and K-12 education. 🤗

FAFSFA & CADAA Workshop

🚨 The "on time" deadline is MARCH 2ND 2026 for UCSB students to submit their Financial Aid Application for next year 2026-2027. 🚨  If you need help filing out your application pop into one of these FREE workshops.  OPEN TO ANYONE  📍Some on campus, some virtual You can also go to Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships to get help!

Iris Booth Scholarship 📸 New scholarship for UCSB students We’ve been using Iris Booth to help you show up professionally. Now there’s a chance to pair your headshot with a US $2,500 scholarship for one student and a US $2,500 award for UCSB to support career development and student success. How to enter: Take a free headshot in the Iris Booth at UCSB Career Services  Follow @irisbooth on Instagram or Iris Booth on LinkedIn  Post your Iris Booth headshot with #IrisBoothScholar #GoUCSBCareer and tag @irisbooth by  DUE DATE: Apr 29th, 2026