The purpose of Yascom is to raise awareness and encourage support for alumni activities and to cultivate a spirit of philanthropy or “giving back” among students and young alumni. Students, alumni and staff can all participate in this initiative. Yascom is requesting any non-perishable food, toiletries and small change so that they can buy extra groceries for students in need. All these items can be donated on Tuesday 8 September in the Piazza. Yascom said, “So let’s all stand together and make the circle bigger to help our UP students have a greater chance to make their academic dreams come true.”