Dear Scripps Community,
As shared by Board Chair Laura Hockett ’85 and President Amy Marcus-Newhall on January 14, the College established the Scripps College Emergency Fund to provide dedicated financial assistance to students, faculty, and staff facing unexpected costs due to disasters such as these devastating wildfires. We are deeply grateful to the Board of Trustees for their generous initial contributions and to all who have helped make this resource possible.
We acknowledge the wildfires that have impacted members of our community during this past year. In response, the College has expanded eligibility for the Scripps College Emergency Fund to support faculty, staff, and students affected by these events during the 2024-25 academic year.
- Temporary housing or rent
- Food and clothing
- Medical expenses not covered by insurance
- Repairs and renovations of a primary residence
- Replacement of a vehicle lost in the fire
- Smoke damage mitigation, including air filters
As a reminder, the College launched a $10,000 loan program to support faculty and staff who lost their homes or had significant damage by the fires. If you previously applied for and received the one-time emergency loan, you are also eligible to apply for these additional one-time funds.
We are here to support you. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to us:
1030 N. Columbia Avenue, Vita Nova 120
Claremont, CA 91711
ScrippsHR@scrippscollege.edu
(909) 607-7976
Office of Human Resources