YSU alumni serve communities nationwide during National Volunteer Week

Youngstown State University alumni across the country proved that Penguin Pride is synonymous with service during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25. Dedicated to giving back to their communities, YSU alumni and friends from various regions volunteered and demonstrated their commitment through service projects that made a positive impact.

The Cleveland YSU Alumni Chapter partnered with the Cleveland Food Bank. Alumni volunteers spent an afternoon sorting food donations to help ensure local families have access to nutritious meals. Similarly, the Columbus YSU Alumni Chapter dedicated its time to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective in Grove City, Ohio. This year marked the eighth consecutive year the Columbus chapter has supported the organization in its mission to eliminate food insecurity.

In the southern region, the Orlando YSU Alumni Chapter volunteered at the Sharing Center, a local organization dedicated to providing clothing and other essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or poverty. Volunteers assisted in the distribution center by sorting clothing and organizing merchandise. Their efforts played a crucial role in supporting vulnerable members of the Orlando community.

Also in Florida, the Naples/Fort Myers YSU Alumni Chapter gathered at the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Volunteers assisted in the warehouse, helping sort and pack supplemental food kits that provide critical nutrition to seniors and families across five counties in southwest Florida.

Meanwhile, in Texas, the Dallas/Fort Worth YSU Alumni Chapter supported its local community with a donation drive benefiting Metrocrest Services. The chapter collected and donated diapers, nonperishable food items and other essential supplies to support those in need.

Through these volunteer activities, YSU alumni across the country embodied the spirit of National Volunteer Week. Their dedication to serving their communities not only benefited those in need but also demonstrated YSU’s commitment to service nationwide.

For more information about alumni chapters, visit Chapters - Youngstown State University Alumni.