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Gator Resource Center
University of Houston-Downtown
One Main Building, N210
Houston, TX 77002

713-226-5245
GRC@uhd.edu


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Welcome to the Gator Resource Center


The Gator Resource Center (GRC) serves as a centralized hub dedicated to supporting the holistic success and well-being of University of Houston–Downtown students. Our mission is to ensure that every Gator has access to essential resources that help remove barriers to persistence, retention, and academic achievement. By addressing students’ basic needs, we create pathways for stability, empowerment, and long-term success.

The GRC brings together a wide range of vital campus and community services in one welcoming location. Our center houses Gator Mart, UHD’s food pantry that provides free groceries to students; Gator Shoppe, which offers clothing and essential items; the Gator Lounge, a quiet and supportive space for academic focus and GRC centered events. The GRC works to connect students to resources, referrals, and support systems both on and off campus. Through these programs and partnerships, we aim to meet students where they are and respond to their needs with care and respect.

We offer support both in person and virtually, ensuring that all students, including online and working learners, can access help when they need it. Our knowledgeable and compassionate staff are committed to solution-focused guidance, assisting students with concerns related to food and housing insecurity, financial wellness, emergency support, and community referrals. At the Gator Resource Center, students are seen, heard, and supported.

Whether you are navigating a temporary challenge or seeking ongoing resources, the Gator Resource Center is here for you. If you or someone you know could benefit from our services, we encourage you to visit us and take advantage of the support available to help you thrive at UHD and beyond.

Our Mission

The Gator Resource Center is committed to fostering a compassionate campus community where every student has the tools, support, and connections needed to succeed.

Our Vision

A campus community where every Gator has the resources and support to achieve their academic and professional goals.


 

Our Staff

​​​​Hope Pacheco Teena Bland Richard Solomon Rashard Curtley

Hope Pacheco
Associate Dean of Students,
& Executive Director,
Gator Resource Center

713-226-5245
uhdbasicneeds@uhd.edu

Teena Bland
Coordinator
713-226-5263
blanda@uhd.edu

 

Richard Solomon
Coordinator
713-221-8546
solomonr@uhd.edu

 

Rashard Curtley
Coordinator
713-221-5003
curtleyr@uhd.edu