When you give to ASU's Area of Greatest Need fund, you enable the university to prioritize and meet the most pressing needs of its students, faculty and staff — whether it be an unforseen difficulty, an emerging opportunity, a need for financial aid or other pressing issue. The Area of Greatest Need fund is critical to the university's success. With your generosity, the university will be able to continue to adhere to the values stated in its charter: to be a comprehensive public research university committed to accessibility, research of public value, and responsibility to the health of our communities.