Service Programs

At St. Edward's University, service to others and to communities, near and far, underscores our mission and Holy Cross heritage. Through service, you will gain self-understanding as you clarify your personal values and goals and embrace a sense of shared responsibility for creating a better world.

Like Campus Ministry, the office of Student Life provides a number of ways for you to get involved in service. A sample of organizations and far-ranging service opportunities includes:

Social Justice and Service Outreach

The Social Justice and Service Outreach organization provides educational programming and resources to raise awareness on social justice issues, increase exposure to nonprofit organizations and provide service opportunities for students.

The BIG Event

Held each April and sponsored by the Student Government Association, this super-sized community service project benefits our most immediate neighbors and neighborhoods. You will join other students, faculty and staff members in helping clean, paint and mend homes, churches, parks and schools in the community surrounding St. Edward's University. Multiple sites host more than 200 volunteers each year.

Founders Day Service Project

Every October, the St. Edward's University community celebrates Founders Day to honor our Holy Cross founders and French heritage. A central part of the event is the Founders Day Service Project, which invites you to roll up your sleeves and assist multiple organizations throughout the region.

Hilltopper Days — MLK Service Project

Each January, you can join the Social Justice and Service Outreach and members of the Austin community by volunteering at the annual MLK Day of Service at Huston-Tillotson University, one of the nation's historically black universities.