A Hillel + TEN Learning Cohort
Foundations for Belonging
A pilot cohort helping Hillels strengthen food security and basic needs support on campus.
Why now
Many Jewish college students worry about affording basic needs like food, housing and medicine, and many struggle to find paid jobs.
With intentional, strategic planning and robust support, economic vulnerability among Jewish college students is a challenge Hillels can play a key role in solving. Hillel International and TEN: Together Ending Need are proud to announce a cohort built to help.
of Jewish college students are financially vulnerable
worry about affording food, rent and medicine
struggle to find paid work or internships
Data: Hillel International
What your Hillel receives
$10,000 to strengthen food access on your campus
Plus the chance to receive a $50,000+ grant to support student basic needs.
Technical assistance
Models and strategies to meet student needs
Live training
Five webinars, January to June 2027
Collaborative network
Peer learning with other Hillels
Campus assessment
Develop a baseline and set goals
Who should apply
Is your Hillel a fit?
- Hillels ready to step up their work supporting basic needs
- Campuses with notable student needs
Key dates
Timeline
- NowApplications open
- October 26Webinar on the data behind student financial vulnerability
- November 10Applications due
- Jan–Jun 2027Cohort trainings
Applications are open now
Apply today, and join TEN on Monday, October 26 for an in-depth look at what the data says about financial vulnerability among college students.