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Greek life organizations at the University of North Dakota are raising thousands of dollars for charity through creative philanthropy events that bring the entire campus together. From donation drives to all-you-can-eat fundraisers, these students are proving that giving back is at the heart of their mission.
Hundreds of Catholic school students in Montgomery County filled 1,500 bags with food and handwritten messages for families in need. The bags will support after-school programs helping local youth and families.
Hundreds of Catholic school students across Montgomery County came together to fill donation bags with food and handwritten notes of encouragement. The bags will support after-school programs helping local youth and families.
Nearly 230 students from Richmond area schools are breathing new life into Woodland Cemetery, a historic Black burial ground that earned National Register status this year. Their volunteer work honors a site designed to point north, recalling the direction enslaved people looked for freedom.
While most students relax during spring break, Kentucky teens are spending their time off bagging food for struggling neighbors. The Paducah Cooperative Ministry serves up to 900 households monthly, and these volunteers made sure the pantry stayed open.
South Texas College volunteers just wrapped their best tax season yet, offering free help to low-income families while earning real-world skills. Student volunteers processed thousands of returns for residents earning under $67,000, saving them hundreds in preparation fees.
More than 100 student volunteers transformed Brown University's Sayles Hall into a playground of brain science, where Rhode Island families watched neurons in action and guided nerve fibers through mazes. For over a decade, this free event has made complex neuroscience accessible to curious learners of all ages.
Every Monday during tax season, trained accounting students at Ossining High School help community members file their tax returns for free. These teenagers are among the youngest volunteers nationwide offering this crucial service through a federal program.
Trained student volunteers at Western Washington University are preparing tax returns for free, helping families claim thousands in refunds they might otherwise miss. The program runs through early April with evening appointments and Spanish-speaking volunteers available.
High schoolers in Imlay City turned a lettuce cooler into a meal-packing powerhouse, creating enough food to feed 276 children for an entire year. Their community raised over $30,000 and rallied nearly 500 volunteers to fight childhood hunger.
A Johns Hopkins medical student has dedicated seven years and 1,600 hours to supporting veterans through the American Red Cross, inspired by her grandfather's gratitude to Korean War soldiers. Her eCards for Heroes project helped thousands of isolated veterans stay connected during the pandemic.
A record number of student volunteers at Cal State LA are preparing tax returns for free through the university's IRS-certified VITA program. The service runs through April 12 for students and community members who need help filing their 2024 taxes.