Looking for a way to help students finish the semester successfully? Know of a student who has a current need? UW–Madison’s Basic Needs Team within Office of Student Financial Aid partners with Purposity to bridge the gap between interested donors and students. Purposity’s mission is simple yet powerful: to make it easy for anyone to help those facing challenges by fulfilling their needs directly. Students submit a need to the Basic Needs Team (like bed sheets, box fans, laundry detergent, or a winter coat) and generous followers purchase these necessities directly for the student.
If you are able, please consider providing a donation to a UW-Madison student in need. If you know of a student who has a need, such as hygiene products, clothing, or food, please encourage them to submit a request.
How to donate:
- Visit https://www.purposity.com/ or download the Purposity App. Create a free account.
- “Follow” the University of Wisconsin-Madison organization to see current student needs.
- Make a donation to fulfill a need that speaks to your heart.
Online or through the app, you can quickly decide which needs you are able to meet and within a few days, the requested item will be provided directly to the student in need. It takes one notification, under a minute, and a few clicks to make a difference for a UW–Madison student.
How to submit a request:
- Students simply need to complete this form, which allows The Basic Needs Team to ensure the request can be posted for others to see on the Purposity App. Once a student’s need is posted, members of our community will be able to consider meeting the student’s request.
- Once the request is met by a community member, the student is notified by the Office of Student Financial Aid and their item will be shipped. Students may also indicate where they would like to receive the item: Office of Student Financial Aid (333 East Campus Mall) or shipped directly to their campus address.
To join the movement in helping our UW–Madison student community, visit the Purposity website or download the Purposity app from the App Store or Google Play, and be sure to follow the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Reach out to the Basic Needs Team with any questions or to help a student get connected at basic.needs@finaid.wisc.edu.