Family Empowerment Center on South Campus
We want you and your family to succeed.
The Family Empowerment Center (FEC) on South Campus helps you get into and complete college—even if economic or other barriers have been holding you back.
We partner with community organizations to connect you with helpful resources.
Our Goals
To support our community, we work with our community partners to:
- Reduce and eliminate barriers to attending and completing college
- Promote economic stability through education
- Support quality of life through initiatives such as nutrition, physical fitness and workforce re-entry
Our Activities
The Family Empowerment Center is a resource hub connecting students and community members to financial, nutrition/food, health, housing, transportation, and legal resources.
Below are some examples of how we can help you.
Free Services
Income Tax Preparation Services (January-April)
Campus and Community Referrals
- Legal services
- Financial literacy
- Childcare resources
- Housing support resources
- Transportation resources
Nutrition
- Toro's Fresh Market (monthly)
- Toro's Food Pantry (current students only)
Educational Workshops
- Financial coaching
- Health and wellness
- Immigrant services
- Employment
Special FEC Features
Training Room
A space where we and our community partners hold educational sessions and meetings
for up to 14 participants. We also use this space to host live demonstrations to teach
you about nutrition, preparing food and eating healthy.
For more information, please contact us!
Contact
The Family Empowerment Center is open for in-person services. Contact us for more information.
Updated February 27, 2024