YSU business students mobilize for valleywide Day of Service

75 students, faculty and staff from the Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University stepped out of the classroom and into the community April 10 for the college’s annual “Dare to Care” Day of Service, a hands-on initiative supporting organizations across the Mahoning Valley.

The day began at 9 a.m. in the WCBA Atrium with a kickoff event and by 10 a.m., students and faculty were deployed to service sites throughout the region, where they worked alongside community partners until 2 p.m.

In total, participants contributed an estimated 225 hours of volunteer service, supporting a wide range of projects addressing community needs, from environmental efforts and educational support to nonprofit operations and historical preservation. Service sites included Boardman Park, the Butler Institute of American Art, Dorothy Day House, Habitat for Humanity ReStore, Inspiring Minds Youngstown, Junior Achievement of Eastern Ohio, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, the Rich Center for Autism, the Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor, and United Returning Citizens.

At each location, participants supported organizations that serve the region by assisting with landscaping and park maintenance, exhibit preparation, administrative support, outreach efforts and assisting with community programs.

The annual Day of Service reflects WCBA’s commitment to experiential learning and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to develop professional skills while making a meaningful impact across the Mahoning Valley.