Join us on June 9th at @GatherFoodHall in Philadelphia for An Evening of Recognition & Gratitude. We'll celebrate college graduation and affirm that every student deserves someone in their corner who believes in them! For tickets or donations, click the link below: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

Success is a team effort! #NationalGraduationTasselDay is a reminder of the resilience it takes to keep going and of the support systems that help students reach graduation. Believe in Students is committed to removing barriers to completion! #NationalGraduationTasselDay #BelieveInStudents

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Teachers are essential partners in the ecosystem of student success. We’re proud to work alongside educators to address basic needs insecurity and ensure every student has the stability they need to graduate! #BelieveInStudents #TeacherAppreciationWeek @AFT

A quick note from BIS: we've been navigating a cyberattack over the past few months, part of a broader rise impacting nonprofits nationwide. With support from @Imaginable Futures and @RipRap Security, our systems are stable and secure. Grateful for your patience and support. Exciting updates soon!

It’s National Volunteer Week! We’re celebrating the people who give their time and care to support their communities. We’re grateful for the service of our FAST Fund leaders who show up for students daily when it matters most. Thank you! #BelieveInStudents #FASTFund #NationalVolunteerWeek

Support does more than meet a student’s needs; it helps them believe in themselves again. Join us tomorrow for #FillTheFunds. Let’s ensure every student has the resources they need to stay on track and graduate! Donation link: believeinstudents.org #BelieveStudents #SupportStudents #HigherEd

 Why do students leave college when they're so close? Often, it's not academics, but a moment of being stretched thin. ICYMI: Mandy Flanagan’s AFT Voices piece shows how the FAST Fund responds quickly when students need it most. #FillTheFunds on April 15 helps us do just that! Link in comments.

It’s often unexpected costs, not just tuition, that put a degree at risk. The FAST Fund (Faculty And Students Together) provides rapid support to help students stay enrolled and move toward graduation. Help us keep these resources available on April 15th during #FillTheFunds! #BelieveStudents

Two classes from graduation should mean the finish line is near. But for one student, a medical emergency changed everything. The FAST Fund stepped in, helping him stay the course. Join us April 15th for #FillTheFunds to keep this student support available! #FillTheFunds #BelieveStudents #HigherEd

Students shouldn't have to choose between a safe place to sleep and school fees. But every day, they do. The FAST Fund steps in before temporary setbacks become permanent stops. On April 15th, your support of #FillTheFunds ensures that support. Link in bio. #FillTheFunds #BelieveStudents #HigherEd

The FAST Fund means: 1️⃣ Rapid support (often in <48 hrs) ⚡️ 2️⃣ Faculty And Students Together 🤝 A small hurdle shouldn't stop a student's progress. #FillTheFunds is coming soon! Get ready to help us keep our campus community moving forward. #FillTheFunds #BelieveStudents #SupportStudents #HigherEd

Happy Trans Day of Visibility! 🏳️‍⚧️ To the trans & non-binary community: your truth is your own, and your journey is a masterpiece of your own making. Visibility is the freedom to exist as you are, without compromise or apology. #TDOV2026

Live from #GenHOPE26 with the incredible Gracie Armstrong! Gracie is leading the way in our new #RealCollege Curriculum for parenting students, and we’re so proud to be here with her. Let’s build the "Pedagogies of Care" that 4M+ student parents deserve!

How do we help students stay in school when life gets in the way? By supporting the educators who see their potential every day. 🤝Gretchen Ellefson, FAST Fund Leader at SUU, reminds us in this @stgeorgenews.bsky.social feature that "Every dollar helps prevent a small crisis from deferring a dream."

The wait is over: the Wayne Academic Union has officially joined our national FAST Fund network, bringing rapid emergency aid to Wayne State's college community! @WAU6076 is teaming up with Believe in Students to ensure that no student has to choose between their education and their basic needs.

Women’s history is more than a list of "firsts." It’s a collective movement toward agency. Inclusion means recognizing that the students most likely to be sidelined by a financial crisis are those who have historically been kept out of the room. Let's help them finish the story. #WomensHistoryMonth

“It’s about more than the money; it’s letting a student know someone believes in them.” Mandy Flanagan, FAST Fund lead at @stonybrooku.bsky.social, shares a “beautiful relief” when dreams are back on track. With a 92% retention rate, students' “impossible” days become graduation days. Link in bio!

Real social justice starts when everyone's needs are met. You can’t focus on a degree if you’re worried about your next meal or a place to sleep. We’re working to bridge the gap so students stay in school. Let's stand firmly in our commitment to equity and dignity. #WorldDayOfSocialJustice #HigherEd

BIS had a great time at the 16th Annual Inclusive Leadership Conference hosted by @CampusPhilly, @TempleUniv, and @DrexelUniv! 🎓 We presented on: ✅Basic needs insecurity ✅The impact of the #FASTFund, our emergency aid program ✅Campus coalition building ✅Our partnership with @SBNC_USA

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring a legacy of vision and leadership that has shaped our past and future in pursuit of justice. We all carry a piece of this work, starting right where we are, to champion equity today. What are you committing to this month? Tell us below! #BHM #LivingLegacy

Can a food hall change lives? Gather Food Hall says YES. When you eat here, you’re supporting local culinary dreamers AND helping us tackle college food insecurity in Philly. A win-win for the community. 🤝 Dining with a mission > everything else! Check it out:

Check out this deep dive from @PhillyCitizen on how @GatherFoodHall and @BelieveInStudents are addressing food insecurity with dignity and choice. We’re proud to offer college students a seamless way to access meals and a vibrant community space. thephiladelphiacitizen.org/gather-food-....

"We must never let up in our determination to remove every vestige of discrimination... but we shall not in the process relinquish our privilege to love." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Justice is the goal. Love is the way. Today, we honor the legacy by recommitting to both. #MLKDay #FASTFUND

2025 is almost in the rear view, but there is still time to create big change for students in the year ahead! Even a small year-end gift helps Believe in Students show up when unexpected challenges arise and students need steadier ground: believeinstudents.org/donate #SupportStudents #HappyNewYear

2025 is almost in the rear view, but there is still time to create big change for students in the year ahead! Even a small year-end gift helps Believe in Students show up when unexpected challenges arise and students need steadier ground: believeinstudents.org/donate #SupportStudents #HappyNewYear

This student shared they wouldn’t have succeeded without the FAST Fund. When food, transportation, and other basic necessities were out of reach, the FAST Fund stepped in, and that support changed everything. This end-of-year giving season, you can be the reason a student succeeds! Link in comments.

There is still time to create big change for college students. Even a small gift today helps the future feel less fragile when unexpected challenges pile up. Through Believe in Students, that support reaches students when they need it most: believeinstudents.org/donate #SupportStudents #HigherEd

Sometimes, the greatest gift we can give a student is the knowledge that their community cares about their success. The FAST Fund provides fast, dignified support to students facing difficult times, ensuring they feel seen and valued while they work toward their degrees.

"The FAST Fund lifted me at a time when I felt everything slipping from my hands." From a $350 textbook to a failing car, the FAST Fund provides fast, dignified aid so students can focus on passing their classes rather than surviving their crises. Help us fuel student success! Link in Bio to donate.

Small actions create big change. Through Believe in Students, your small gift flows locally through college partners who know their students best. Even modest giving can turn care into action for students where they study, work, and call home: believeinstudents.org/donate #HigherEd #SupportStudents

Collective care strengthens impact. Giving Tuesday sparked momentum that we can keep going with your help. Small gifts turn into grocery cards, emergency aid, and childcare support for students who need it most. Give today. Link in comments! #SmallActionsRealImpact #CollectiveCare #StudentSuccess

Small acts. Real impact. Your #GivingTuesday gift can help a student stay enrolled, meet a basic need, or move through a tough moment. Your small actions matters! #SmallActsBigImpact #SupportStudents believeinstudents.org/donate/

Impact doesn't start with grand gestures. It begins with small acts of care. As the season of giving unfolds, consider how your small act can ripple outward for students in need. Even a small donation, multiplied across a community, creates real change. #HHAW #CommunityCare #CollectiveImpact

All students deserve food and a safe place to sleep, yet one in four faces food insecurity. During Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, take a moment to notice the need and act. Volunteer, share info, or donate (Gather Food Hall is a great option). #HHWeek #SmallActsBigImpact

This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we honor the strength, culture, and contributions of Native communities. At @BelieveStudents, we’re committed to ensuring no student has to choose between basic needs and education.

Today, tomorrow, and every day, we celebrate the incredible students who are among the first in their families to take the step into higher education. To every first-gen student, graduate, and supporter: we see you, we’re inspired by you, and we’re celebrating you today. 💪🎉#CelebrateFirstGen

IT’S HAPPENING 🚨 This weekend, join us for the grand opening of Gather Food Hall! 🍽️ This space has been months in the making, built with the heart of our community (and our local college students!) in mind.

"What even is a food hall? A deep dive on two new spots hitting Philly with diverging philosophies" "Gather and Wonder food halls are both looking to make an impact in Philadelphia, but have distinctly different visions for how to do it. We asked the head of Reading Terminal Market to weigh in."

PHILLY — IT’S TIME TO GATHER. This Friday, @GatherFoodHall opens across from 30th St Station — a food hall built on community, culture & change. Come hungry, leave inspired. 🍴 #GatherPhilly #FoodWithPurpose #PhillyEats

This article does a ✨ terrific ✨ job describing the social mission of Gather Food Hall and our role in it- getting meals to students who need them. 💪 #PhillyEats #PhillyLocal #PhillyFoodies #HigherEdSky #SupportStudents billypenn.com/2025/10/23/f...

🤔 Wait a minute...that's us!! 👇 A brand new food hall coming to Philadelphia. "Believe in Students ... will work with campuses in the city and local organizations to give out gift cards that can be redeemed for meals at Gather Food Hall." #PhillyEats #HigherEd www.phillyvoice.com/gather-food-...

For #ParentingWeek we celebrate the incredible student parents who balance coursework, caregiving, jobs, and countless other responsibilities in pursuit of their education and their families’ futures. To every student parent working toward your goals: we celebrate you. 💪✨

It’s almost time to dig in! 🍴 We’re thrilled to invite you to the grand opening of Gather Food Hall. 🎉 Join us as we celebrate this community milestone with delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to addressing college student hunger. 🤝 #PhillyEats

As we observe Indigenous People’s Day, we recommit to advancing an educational landscape where belonging is the norm, justice is centered, and every student has the foundation they need to thrive!

⚠️ Security Alert: Our official domain is believeinstudents.org. We have recently become aware of fraudulent websites using different domains or name variants and sending messages in our name. Do not enter any personal information on those sites.

ICYMI: We recently released data on our FAST Fund Impact for the '24-'25 academic year. 🧑‍🏫📈

Yesterday, today, and every day, we celebrate those whose care and commitment are advancing a vision of education where belonging and opportunity are within reach for all students. Happy #WorldTeachersDay 🧑‍🏫

We'll be at the Campus Philly College Fest in Philadelphia on Saturday! We can't wait to help welcome new and returning students to Philly, and tell them about Gather Food Hall. 🎉🎓 🔗 To learn more, check out the event page here: campusphilly.org/collegefest-...

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of Hispanic and Latino communities, while also recognizing the ongoing challenges many of these communities face. Together, we continue working toward a more just and equitable future. ❤️

Thank you so much to the Skokie branch of First Bank Chicago for featuring us on their community art wall. If you live in the area, stop by and take a look! While you're there, you can add your own #RealCollege story to the board and stand in solidarity with the college students of today. ✍️