About Us
Meet the Basic Needs Team
The UHD Basic Needs Center strives to strengthen and empower students by connecting them with on-campus and community resources such as housing, food, clothing, transportation, and financial assistance. The center specializes in solution-based resources and support specifically for students currently attending the University of Houston-Downtown. Please stop by the Basic Needs Center if you or anyone you know is in need of assistance or seeking resources!
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Michele Holt, MS Basic Needs Coordinator OMB N210 holtm@uhd.edu |
Eugene Bernard, M.A. Director of Basic Needs OMB N210 bernarde@uhd.edu |
Michael Simmons, MPH Basic Needs Coordinator OMB N210 simmonsmic@uhd.edu |