Donations for Ukraine
All are invited to assist the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth USA, Inc. and the Sisters of St. Basil the Great in collecting items for Ukraine.
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Campus Ministry Event Prepares 500+ Sandwiches to Feed the Needy
On Monday, September 20, the Holy Family University community came together in the Campus Center to participate in a service project with Campus Ministry to support the Blessed Sarnelli Community in Philadelphia, an organization dedicated to providing for people in need. The volunteers worked together to prepare 510 sandwiches for distribution to the homeless.
Holy Family University Participates in 8th Police District National Night Out
On August 3, Director of Student Conduct and Advocacy Sister Marcella Binkowski CSFN and International Student Affairs Assistant Sister Julianna Tran CSFN represented Holy Family University at the 8th Police District National Night Out event.
Holy Family University Co-sponsors Drive-By Collection of Medical Supply Donations
Holy Family University and the Frankford-Northeast Philadelphia Rotary Club teamed up for a Drive-By Collection of medical supplies that was held on the University campus on Thursday, June 17.
Drive-By Collection Medical Supplies for Project C.U.R.E.
This event is sponsored by the Frankford Northeast Philadelphia Rotary Club and Holy Family University
Holy Family University’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Association Hosts Successful Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
On April 17, Holy Family University’s Social and Behavioral Sciences Association (SBSA) hosted the Out of the Darkness Campus Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), to raise awareness of suicide and mental health issues.
Holy Family University Exhibits its Mission Core Values of Service with Canvases on Campus
As one of the Mission Core Values of Holy Family University, Service is a principle of significant importance to the University community. Recently, the University has spotlighted the service of the Holy Family University community by affixing canvases in buildings on both the Philadelphia and Newtown campuses featuring photos of students, staff, and faculty engaging in service projects.
Holy Family University Students Unite for Suicide Awareness with AFSP Out of the Darkness Campus Walk
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people. AFSP is working to change that.
5,000 Books on a Bus: How a Holy Family University Student’s Family Helped Create a Library
Last year, Holy Family University doctorate student Jack Mills, M.Ed. visited One Bright Ray Community Adult High School on the campus of Strawberry Mansion High School in North Philadelphia to meet about a potential graduate research assistantship on the recommendation of School of Education faculty Janet McNellis, Ph.D., associate dean and Roger W. Gee, Ph.D., professor.
Students, Faculty and Staff Volunteer for Virtual MLK Day of Service
On Monday, January 18, 2021, Holy Family University continued its annual tradition of the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday being a "Day On" for the University community with the MLK Day of Service.
Annual Coat Collection/Book Collection Drive-by Day
Please bring coats and books as part of our drive-up collection day to help those in need.
Holy Family University Students Head to Spokane, WA, to Build Homes for Habitat for Humanity–and Build Character
While many collegians across the United States look forward to relaxing over spring break, students at Holy Family University are instead preparing for a week dedicated to community service.
Alternative Spring Break Sends Students to Oklahoma City With Habitat for Humanity
For the 10th year in a row, Holy Family University students looking for a twist on the traditional spring break experience will travel to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to participate in a Habitat for Humanity building event.
Holy Family University to Participate in March for Life
Holy Family University will once again participate in the March for Life event, a demonstration in Washington D.C. recognizing “the more than 55 million Americans who have been lost to abortion,” according to the organizations' website.
Alternative Spring Break Habitat Follow-Up
Last week, two of our amazing Habitaters--Jackie Hagan and Jamie Keba--traveled to Summerville, SC, for the second time this year.
Holy Family University Students Serve "Empty Plates" and Full Hearts
Holy Family University's Student Government Association (SGA) not only prides themselves in providing campus unity through their student run activities and events, but they are also constantly on the lookout for outside service opportunities.
Students Host "Learn. Build. Love." for Habitat for Humanity
Students from Holy Family University will host students from the University of Pennsylvania for “Learn. Build. Love.” – a day-long event dedicated to Habitat for Humanity.
Students Create Inspirational T-Shirts for Patients at St. Christopher’s
Thirty-two students from Holy Family University presented original handmade t-shirts to representatives from St. Christopher's Hospital for Children on Tuesday, April 9.
Students to Build Homes on Spring Break
Students from Holy Family University’s Habitat for Humanity chapter will build and renovate houses in New Mexico during Alternative Spring Break this year March 4 through 8.