Local Companies Offer Matching Grants to Support COVID-19 Student Relief

Ron Brown, Director of Financial Aid, says that he has heard from dozens of students who are, for financial reasons, reconsidering whether to enroll or return to UMHB. Their families are facing business closures, lost jobs, and reduced wages.

“Those families are having to make some tough decisions about how they are going to pay for school in August,” Brown said. “This is a great time to show them that we love and support them, that we understand what they are going through, and that we want to help.”

For Britt Williams, the decision to support UMHB students was not a difficult one.

"Being a local business that is owned and operated by alumni, it was a no brainer,” Williams said. “We hope the community will also step up and help bridge the gap for students at UMHB during these unprecedented times."

Beronio was excited to be a part of making this matching grant happen.

“It is an honor to help the students of UMHB,” Beronio said. “We want to encourage others to support the work that faculty and staff are doing to provide an excellent educational experience in a Christian environment.”

“Not everyone feels like they can help in a significant way,” said Rebecca O’Banion, Vice President of Development. “This matching grant can help encourage people to give a gift of any size, knowing that it is being doubled by these two companies.”

Those interested in learning more about the COVID-19 Student Relief Fund can visit its website at UMHB Student Relief.