Our Mission
We protect futures in their most fragile moments
Every year, thousands of HBCU students face unexpected hardships — a family emergency, a job loss, a travel need, a bill they didn’t see coming. For many, even a small setback can threaten their ability to stay enrolled.
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The Peets Organization for Wellbeing & Emergency Relief (POWER) stands as a lifeline for students facing unexpected financial crises by ensuring that these challenges do not derail the academic journeys of promising scholars.
70%
Over 70% of HBCU students
are eligible for Pell Grants, indicating a high level of financial need among the student population.
60%
Students who receive emergency financial assistance are 80% more likely to stay enrolled and graduate compared to those who do not receive support
$1K
The average amount needed to prevent a student from dropping out due to a financial crisis is often less than $1,000, showing that small interventions can make a big impact.
Together, these numbers reveal a simple truth: small financial barriers are derailing big futures. POWER provides fast, targeted support so students can stay enrolled, stay focused, and stay on track.
The Need
Our Programs
POWER exists to ensure financial setbacks never force students off their educational path. Each of our programs supports a critical moment in a student’s journey—whether stabilizing their finances or helping them return home during times that nurture emotional wellbeing. Together, these initiatives remove obstacles, reinforce confidence, and help students stay enrolled, stay connected, and stay on course to earn their degree.
P.O.W.E.R. extends emergency support to students after housing complex catches fire. ________________
P.O.W.E.R. sponsors students returning home for the holiday season.
P.O.W.E.R. extends emergency support to students after housing complex catches fire. ________________
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Home For The Holidays
A need-based program offering holiday travel assistance to HBCU students experiencing financial hardship. If getting home is uncertain, you can apply for support here.