Roo Angels Fund for ZipAssist
The Roo Angels Fund for ZipAssist was established by First Lady Georgia Nix Miller and Akron resident Coni Krim in 2020 in the spirit of an anonymous group of community members that quietly provides support for University of Akron students in need. Focusing on students who are homeless or have aged out of the foster care system, this special group, "Roo Angels," provides gift baskets, care packages, food, outerwear, self-care items and other supplies to these students out of genuine care and concern to help them in their lives.
Funds in The Roo Angels Fund for ZipAssist are allocated to assist students who are homeless, have aged out of the foster care system, and/or are otherwise categorized as independent students with their needs as determined by the Director of ZipAssist, or the designee of the Vice President for Student Affairs. ZipAssist will use these funds to help these young people rise up from difficult circumstances, which may cover a wide range of circumstances, including but not limited to providing back to school and holiday care packages, purchasing textbooks or supplies, food, hygiene products, clothing or other necessities that make the recipients lives easier.
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