Your Support of DCC CARES Helps Students Overcome Challenges and Shape Their Future!

DCC CARES (Campus Assessment, Response, Evaluation and Support) provides emergency grants to students facing financial hardship – so that a sudden illness, housing crisis, or loss of income doesn’t derail their education. With your support, we help students turn obstacles into opportunities and stay on the path toward their dreams.

For students balancing work, family, and school, even one setback can mean the difference between continuing their studies or giving up entirely. DCC CARES steps in with the right support at the right time, helping students meet basic needs, stabilize their lives, and keep moving forward—shaping the future not just for themselves, but for our communities.

The results speak for themselves: more than 80% of participants return to college the following semester. Every gift makes that possible. Every dollar goes directly to helping students succeed, creating immediate and lasting impact.

How DCC CARES Makes a Difference:

• The Pantry: Nutritious food and personal care items for students and their families in a welcoming, judgment-free space. Meals for children in DCC’s Childcare Center are included.
• Stable Housing: Resources and partnerships help students secure safe housing so they can focus on school.
• Additional Support: Grants of up to $2,000 for full-time students (and support for part-time students) cover essentials like child care, utilities, transportation, and medical expenses.

Your generosity helps students persevere today—and shape a brighter tomorrow.

Make your gift to DCC CARES today. Together, we’re shaping the future.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at dccf@sunydutchess.edu or (845) 431-8400. 

Many thanks, 

The DCC Foundation