Communities across Kentucky are facing devastating losses due to recent flooding. As part of the University of Kentucky family, we come together in times of crisis to support those in need. Whether through financial assistance, essential supplies or direct support for students, employees, clinics and our partners across the state, your generosity can make an immediate impact. Explore the ways you can help below.
Ways to Give
Support UK Students
The Basic Needs and Persistence Fund ensures that UK students facing financial hardship — including those impacted by the flooding — can stay on track with their education. Your gift provides emergency aid for housing, food, and other essentials.
Support UK Employees
The CRISIS Program provides direct financial assistance to UK employees facing unexpected hardships, including those affected by natural disasters. Your support helps colleagues recover and rebuild.
Support Kentucky Communities
The Team Kentucky Storm Relief Fund aids families and communities across the state in recovery efforts, providing critical resources to those affected by the flooding.
Resources for our Kentucky Communities
The University of Kentucky continues to monitor impacts from the devastating floods across the state as we provide support and resources for our students, faculty and staff, and to Kentucky communities who have been impacted.
Our Entire Kentucky Community:
If you have an emergency or life-threatening situation, please dial 911 for immediate assistance in your area.
If you or someone else has immediate needs, please fill out the Kentucky Rapid Needs Assessment Form. Completion of the form does not serve as a guarantee of assistance or a visit from first responders. https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/aebe49078b9d484bb4db7a11254b60dd
Warming shelter locations provided by Kentucky Division of Emergency Management:
https://kyem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/9e254709334940f0af27fb1f304f2480
University of Kentucky Students:
Emergency resources for students, including mental health support, can be found here: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/get-help
Students can also request support by filling out the Get Help form: http://go.uky.edu/StudentHelp.
University of Kentucky Employees:
The CRISIS Program helps UK employees who are experiencing personal hardship and provides temporary financial assistance: https://staffsenate.uky.edu/crisis
Mental Health Resources for UK Employees can be found: https://hr.uky.edu/work-life-and-well-being/mental-health