Owls Nest Basic Needs Center

Owls Nest

Welcome to 17�Թ�'s Community Resource Center

Our Services

Are you stressed and struggling to secure the daily essentials of food and housing? At 17�Թ�, we care about your health and wellness and are here to help.

For assistance navigating our resources, please reach out to Sonia Sanchez, our Owls Nest Community Resource Center coordinator, at 650.949.7618 or sanchezsantoyosonia@fhda.edu.

17�Թ�'s Owls Nest Community Resource Center provides access to these daily essential needs.

On-Campus Food Pantry

Housing Insecurity Resources

Hours & Location

View Owls Nest Office Hours

Location

Building 2100, Room 2152

Our office is located in the Campus Center, Lower Level Plaza, near other students services, including:

BIPOC Multicultural Center
Student Health Services
Mental Health & Wellness Center (formerly Psych Services)
The Bookstore
Welcome Center (Owl Card, Printing Services and Movie Ticket Discounts)

students stepping onto bus

Assistance with Other Basic Services

Transportation — Pick up your VTA Transit SmartPass
Health Services — Free and low-cost medical services
Dental Hygiene — Our onsite campus clinic provides free cleanings
Menstrual Products — See on-campus locations to access for free
Student-Parents — Resources if you have dependent children

Get Help Paying for College

17�Թ� Promise for first-time, full-time students — Apply for two years free tuition
Financial Aid — Apply for scholarships, loans and more
Student Employment — Work on campus while taking classes
Owls Financial Literacy Series — Live and recorded workshops

Meet Owl's Nest Coordinator Sonya Sanchez

Our Owl's Nest Mission & Vision

Mission

The Owls Nest Center at 17�Թ� is dedicated to providing a centralized location for students, a supportive and nurturing environment, offering free resources on campus and in the community to address holistic student needs. These resources include food, housing, transportation, financial wellness, personal hygiene, and academic supplies.

Vision

We aspire towards a society where every student can access essential resources for their basic needs and financial stability, fostering a sense of belonging and contributing to academic successs.