{"id":4589,"date":"2020-04-07T17:29:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T17:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/president\/?p=4589"},"modified":"2023-12-07T17:55:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T17:55:23","slug":"a-community-of-care-during-a-global-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.spcollege.edu\/president\/2020\/04\/07\/a-community-of-care-during-a-global-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"A Community of Care during a global pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Every day, the amazing work of the SPC family<\/a> AMAZES me. They support, not only each other but also our students, as we all face a global pandemic that rocks the very core of our existence and generates a great deal of uncertainty. From creating collaborative spaces and sharing resources on social media to making face shields and donating medical equipment to local hospitals, the college continues to embody a Community of Care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It fills my heart to see Titans coming together during a time of great need. Many of our students are struggling with financial hardships brought on by job loss, furloughs, or reductions in working hours that have led to a variety of economic hardships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look at some of the generous ways the SPC family is supporting the community during these challenging times: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPC St. Petersburg\/Gibbs Campus donated pounds of food to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic <\/a>
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The St. Petersburg College Health Education Center donated more than 26,000 medical supplies to local hospitals<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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SPC Adjunct Professor Susan Elftman has created masks using a 3D printer from her classroom and open-source files for healthcare professionals<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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St. Petersburg College Professor Jonathan Barnes has created face shields using a 3D printer<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Your\ngenerous gift will ensure that learning continues.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St. Petersburg College is working tirelessly to help remove barriers so all students can continue their education through the support of the SPC Student Emergency Fund<\/a>. Your gift of any amount will assist our students as they continue to pursue their academic dreams. Best of all, every generous dollar raised is matched up to $50,000.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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