Fort Schuyler Magazine Spring 2020

Maritime’s Response to COVID-19

Extend One-Hand Today To Help Fort Schuyler Graduates of Tomorrow COVID-19 has sent the world economy into turmoil, and with it, the hopes and dreams of today’s students. • Students and families suddenly find themselves unemployed • Unexpected financial shortfalls threaten students’ ability to complete their education • Back-to-back semesters and Sea Terms will eliminate the opportunity for summer and part time employment #ONEHAND The SUNYMaritime Foundation launched the One Hand Student Relief Fund to cover expenses that threaten students’ ability to stay in school. These include: • Tuition, room and board • Sea Term expenses • Books, labs, and others fees • Emergency funding to respond to family crises EXTEND YOUR HAND TODAY • The recovery will be slow – consider a monthly pledge over the next 24 months. • Be generous – know that your pledge can be adjusted if your situation changes. • Demonstrate leadership – your gift demonstrates the value you place on your own Fort Schuyler education and strengthens the bond that has held alumni together close to150 years.

GIVE TODAY — Tomorrow’s alumni are in need today. Extend the hand they need.

Online: www.sunymaritime.edu/makeagift

Mail: use the enclosed envelope or call:

Aimee Bernstein Doug Hasbrouck Executive Director, SUNY Maritime Foundation Interim VP, Institutional Advancement 718-409-5475 718-409-3938 abernstein@sunymaritime.edu dhasbrouck@sunymaritime.edu

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