Comfy for a Cause

Thank you for participating in the Comfy for a Cause Campaign, benefiting the School of Medicine & Dentistry Scholarship Fund! Your generosity plays a crucial role in supporting students pursuing a career in medical practice or research, allowing students with diverse interests and life experiences to benefit from the Rochester learning experience.

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 School of Medicine and Dentistry General Scholarship Fund:

The SMD Scholarship fund ensures that students meeting our admissions criteria are not deterred by financial constraints. Your support of this fund helps secure the future success of our students, allowing them to pursue their education without financial barriers.

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, Eastman School of Music, or School of Nursing ‘Comfy’ campaigns and view their items, click their links below:

River Campus campaign
Eastman School of Music campaign
School of Nursing campaign