Do good = feel good. ❤️
Special ‘thank you’ to Kathee Tyo `99N, `05N (MS), Cory Tylenda ’99, Alvin Lomibao `09, `13 (MS), Brian Magee `09, `19W (EdD), John Martinez `19, Courtney Thomas Jr. `20, Damian Rantshabeng `24, Brianna Jones `24, Kate Hidalgo `25, Matthew Tierney `25, Rufaro Gamariel `25, Marla Litsky `25, Jason Lin `25, Earl Bumagat `26, and Alin Sung `26 for being this year’s Comfy for a Cause models!
Thank You for getting Comfy for a Cause
Do good = feel good. ❤️
Special ‘thank you’ to Kathee Tyo `99N, `05N (MS), Cory Tylenda ’99, Alvin Lomibao `09, `13 (MS), Brian Magee `09, `19W (EdD), John Martinez `19, Courtney Thomas Jr. `20, Damian Rantshabeng `24, Brianna Jones `24, Kate Hidalgo `25, Matthew Tierney `25, Rufaro Gamariel `25, Marla Litsky `25, Jason Lin `25, Earl Bumagat `26, and Alin Sung `26 for being this year’s Comfy for a Cause models!
Comfy for a Cause
Thank you for participating in the Comfy for a Cause Campaign, benefiting the Student Emergency Fund! Your generosity plays a crucial role in ensuring that students facing unexpected challenges have access to the vital support they need, from emergency housing to essential academic tools.
This year over $13,000 was raised for the Student Emergency Fund! We are deeply grateful for your commitment to helping our students thrive, no matter the circumstances.
We can’t wait to see you back in Fall 2025 for our 7th annual Comfy for a Cause Campaign!
Love your comfy item? Post a photo and tag us @uofralumni and #URComfyForACause in any social posts! You can also submit your photo to AnnualFunds@rochester.edu
$35 Crewneck
$45 Hoodie
$55 Quarter-Zip
$45 Blanket
Each purchase supports students and members of our community with the help and financial resources they need
“I had emergency surgery during the academic year which caused me to miss over a month of work at my job and left me with a hefty medical bill I couldn’t afford. The Basic Needs Hub covered my medical bill which allowed me to focus on my schoolwork during my challenging recovery. As a low-income student, I am especially grateful for the support because I had nowhere else to turn.”
-University of Rochester Student
More information on the Student Emergency Fund:
The Student Emergency Fund provides emergency financial assistance to students in any situation where there is a demonstrated need, providing support for things such as an emergency flight home, unforeseen medical expenses, clothing needs, academic tools (laptop or books), and more.
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.
6th Annual Comfy for a Cause
Coming Soon!
Questions?
Please contact Anna Booth, Assistant Director of Student and Young Alumni Giving at anna.booth@rochester.edu.