May 22 marks a Day of Kindness in Pennsylvania, but at Shippensburg University kindness is more than a day, it’s the Raider Way. Each year the campus community records over 50,000 hours of service, spreading kindness and compassion as part of #ShipServes. While some members of the campus community have personal causes they champion, the university also offers volunteer opportunities through long-standing relationships with several service organizations in the region including:

Today we reflect on moments of kindness and hope they inspire you to share an act of kindness.

  • Students raise money for Shippensburg Community Resource Coalition with car wash.
  • ROTC cadets spend a day in service at the Bolder Crest Veterans Retreat.
  • The 2020 Homecoming Court raised over $10,000 for Shippensburg Produce Outreach.
  • Students prepare to head to the Gleaning Project to pick produce.
  • Ship's annual community Halloween fair is made possible by student volunteers and organizations.
  • Graduate students sort produce at Katie's Place in Shippensburg.
  • Students paint and clean around Shippensburg Station during Ship's annual day of service.
  • Rachael Rudis receives the Department of the Army's Commander Award for Public Service for her student organization Ship Stands with America's Military.
  • Ship alumni volunteering at the Central PA Food Bank.
  • Students and alumni volunteer at King's Kettle Food Pantry during homecoming.
  • Ship Alumni volunteering at Berks County Food Bank.
  • The Student Veterans of American and ROTC Cadets placed flags in the quad in honor of lives lost on September 11, 2001
  • William Lamont made face shields with his 3D printer and donated them to healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Students and staff volunteering at the Central PA Food Bank.
  • Students walk in annual community Halloween parade and hand out treats to children.
  • Ship students participate in community holiday parade and hand out treats to children.
  • Alumni Board of Directors volunteering at Central PA Food Bank.

Looking for a way to spread kindness today? Contact one of the organizations listed above or consider donating to the Hound Packs program. They are currently seeking cleaning supplies and personal items for the packs. The items needed are:

  • bar soap
  • shampoo/conditioner
  • paper towels
  • disinfecting wipes
  • hand sanitizer
  • disinfecting spray
  • dish washing soap
  • disposable gloves