Comfy for a Cause

Thank you for participating in the Comfy for a Cause Campaign, benefiting the School of Nursing Scholarship Fund! Your generosity plays a crucial role in supporting the next generation of health care leaders. Thanks for making a difference for SON students with your purchase.

Love your comfy item? Post a photo and tag #URComfyForACause in any social posts! You can also submit your photo to AnnualFunds@rochester.edu

More information on the Nursing Alumni Scholarship Fund:

The School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship Fund provides essential financial support to tomorrow’s health care leaders. Your gift helps SON attract the brightest students, strengthens research, and provides exceptional learning opportunities for the next generation of nurse leaders.

About the Comfy for a Cause campaign:

The ‘Comfy for a Cause’ campaign first launched in the fall of 2019 to support the newly established Student Emergency Fund, aimed at providing critical financial assistance to students in need. Little did we anticipate how crucial this fund would become when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. The $2,300 raised during the inaugural campaign was quickly put to use, offering immediate relief to students facing unexpected challenges such as medical expenses, emergency housing, and travel costs for returning home.

Since 2020, the Basic Needs Hub on the River Campus has received over 550 emergency assistance requests annually from students, highlighting the growing need for support and the importance of replenishing the funds in real-time. Thanks to the generosity of the University of Rochester community, the ‘Comfy for a Cause’ campaign has now raised over $40,000 since its inception, directly benefiting students through the Student Emergency Fund.

To learn about the River Campus, School of Medicine, or Eastman School of Music ‘Comfy’ campaigns and view their items, click their links below:

River Campus campaign
School of Medicine & Dentistry campaign
Eastman School of Music campaign