Up Front: Broncos Take Care

Care Center

A female student looks through racks of clothing at the Care Center.

Students seeking support may not always know where to start. The Care Center is changing that.

Established in 2023, the Care Center is a welcoming first stop for Cal Poly ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ students seeking to overcome challenges and meet their personal and academic goals. More than 15,400 students have been served since it opened.

“The Care Center is essential to fostering a campus culture grounded in compassion, equity and student success. It reflects our shared commitment to supporting the whole student,” says Director Marysol Mendoza-Maldonado.

Services Include:

  • Free professional clothing from the Clothes Closet 
  • Short-term emergency housing 
  • Resources for students facing food insecurity 
  • Basic needs grants 
  • Connections to campus and community resources, such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Disability Resource Center and Student Health Center 
  • Technology loans (laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots)
  • 1-1 coaching with Bronco Wellness health educators
For more information, including how to support the Care Center’s efforts, visit .