Student Advocates for Essential Needs Security

Student Advocates for Essential Needs Security (SAENS) is a Registered Student Organization within Michigan State University. It is open to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines across the university.

Unfortunately, homelessness and the struggle to meet essential needs does not end once a student arrives at college. SAENS will work with MSU's on and off-campus resources to raise awareness and support the needs of students related to housing, food, and basic care items.

SAENS will advocate on behalf of students for the equitable distribution and practice of providing for the essential needs of students. Essential needs as it relates to this purpose are defined as affordable housing, access to healthy food options, and access to the hygiene and other resources that contribute to student success.

SAENS Resource Guide

The SAENS Resource Guide has tons of information regarding mental health, physical health, food and shelter resources as well as other helpful information.

Download the SAENS Resource Guide

Contact

Please contact advisors Monaca Eaton, eatonmon@msu.edu for more information.

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Vision

To raise awareness, incentivize the work and investment of stakeholders, and educate faculty, students, and community members about the prevalence of student homelessness and food insecurity for University students

Mission

To provide a resource fair, speakers panel, community champion award, and scholarships to students in the spirit of providing for students' basic needs.

Constitution

Download the Student Advocates for Essential Needs Security constitution.