The Dear Neighbor Fund was established in 2010 to support emergency financial needs of members of our community. The Dear Neighbor Fund is funded entirely through donations and fundraising from Regis community members and friends.

This fund is intended to support emergency expenses. Some examples of funded requests in the past include support for transportation, food, and books. Unfortunately, this fund cannot be used for tuition, room and board, or program fees.

Individuals who are in need of assistance should complete a short application, which will be reviewed by the Dear Neighbor Fund Committee.

  • Any member of the Regis community is eligible to apply. Unfortunately, submitting an application does not guarantee assistance.
  • Due to the high volume of requests and limited funding, we generally are not able to offer support more than one time during your time at Regis.
  • TIMING: Several times a year, the fund receives a heavy volume of requests (generally at the start of the semester). Applications are processed on a rolling basis. The committee does its best to respond to requests within two weeks of application (while school is in session), and the processing of awards may also take additional time.

Note: The information shared in the application will remain private and will only be used by the Dear Neighbor Fund Committee in an effort to distribute equitably the funds available.

With questions or particular concerns, please reach out to DearNeighborFund@regiscollege.edu.

Please also see this Resources for Dear Neighbor Fund First Stop document compiled by members of our community with other resources that may be helpful to you.

Apply for the Dear Neighbor Fund
Donate to the Dear Neighbor Fund

Created in the honor of former Vice President of Student Affairs Lynn Tripp Coleman '77, the Dear Neighbor Fund provides specialized support to Regis students in need through the following programs:

  • The Hospitality Center

    University members who struggle with food insecurity can receive help through this program that distributes healthy, non-perishable foods in a discrete, welcoming space.

    How Does It Work?

    Participants can choose from a variety of non-perishable foods and personal care products to help meet their needs. Participants may visit the Hospitality Center as many times as needed. We welcome participants to suggest items that they lack, we always do our best to stock the Hospitality Center with items suggested.

    If you would like to access the Hospitality Center, please contact Dan Leahy for more information.

    Location

    The center is located in a private room behind the Peace Room in Room 1 of St. Joseph Hall. It can be accessed from the quad at any time.

    How Can You Help?

    Food insecurity is a serious, ongoing issue for members of our university community, and for people worldwide. There will always be a need for donations and financial assistance so the center can maintain operations.

    Members of the university interested in helping can make a financial donation to the Dear Neighbor Fund or deliver non-perishable food and personal care items to the center by contacting the Center for Ministry and Service or visiting us in St. Joseph Hall Room 4.

    There are also bins at the following locations around campus: the university library, Student Affairs, and the Regis Children’s Center.

    Items welcomed for donation include: shower caps, toothbrushes and toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, shelf-stable, easy to cook foods (beans, rice, cereal), water and other bottled beverages.

  • The Housing Program

    At certain times during the year, particularly the holidays and summer break, Regis may offer conditional housing to students who are unable to go home for a variety of reasons.

    How Does It Work?

    Students who participate in this program complete a short application. As part of the application, the students explain how the housing will support them in their academic endeavors and allow them to continue to embrace the Regis mission. Students must also demonstrate that they have established a payment plan for their Regis tuition in order to be eligible for this program.

    How Can You Help?

    The program is supported by the Dear Neighbor Fund and participating students also find assistance through the Hospitality Center.

    Contact

    For more information and an application, please contact Dean of Student Affairs and Chief Conduct Officer Bridget Buoniconti.