Youngstown State University’s Office of Alumni Engagement is looking for alumni and friends to help in our recruiting, community service, and outreach efforts. Join Pete’s Pride with the link below.
Penguin alumni provide necessary campus support with event logistics and ensure positive experiences for visitors through Pete’s Pride. The enthusiasm of these valued ambassadors conveys that YSU is a fantastic place to be!
View upcoming volunteer opportunities and events on Penguin Pulse, YSU’s volunteer portal for students, alumni, and community members.
Pete’s Pride Members at the Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley April 20th.
Orlando Alumni Chapter members at the Sharing Center on April 27th.
Las Vegas Alumni Chapter collected donations for a local charity at their dinner April 25th.
Youngstown State University alumni chapters across the nation actively participated in National Volunteer Week, held from April 20th to 27th, 2024. Dedicated to giving back to their communities, YSU alumni and friends from various regions rolled up their sleeves and showcased their Penguin pride through various service projects that made a positive impact.
In Cleveland, the local YSU alumni chapter partnered with the Cleveland Food Bank. Alumni volunteers spent a productive evening sorting through food donations, ensuring a steady supply for those in need. Similarly, the Columbus chapter dedicated their time to the Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC), located in Grove City, Ohio. The MOFC is another vital organization addressing food insecurity.
Down south, the Orlando YSU alumni chapter lent a helping hand at the Sharing Center, a local organization dedicated to providing food, clothing, and other essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or poverty. Their efforts played a crucial role in supporting vulnerable members of the Orlando community.
Westward in Las Vegas, the YSU alumni chapter took a different approach. Recognizing the dedication of a fellow YSU graduate who manages a local Las Vegas charity, the chapter members rallied to collect donations of essential items and canned food at their chapter dinner at Claim Jumper. Their generosity will provide much-needed resources to the charity’s clients.
Finally, closer to home, Youngstown’s local Pete’s Pride members focused their efforts on serving dinner at the Rescue Mission in Youngstown. This act of kindness brought a warm meal and a sense of community for those facing challenging circumstances in the Mahoning Valley.
Through their diverse volunteer activities, YSU alumni across the country embodied the spirit of National Volunteer Week. Their dedication to serving their communities not only benefitted those in need, but demonstrated the University’s commitment to service nationwide
For more information about the alumni chapters, including finding your nearest chapter, please visit alumni.ysu.edu/chapters
Thank you to the incredible Pete’s Pride volunteers who helped out during Streetscape’s beautification efforts on June 1, 2024! Volunteers gathered for breakfast and lunch at Penguin City, with a busy morning of clean-up, mulching and planting flowers in between.
Pete’s Pride members living in Columbus provided necessary logistical support to ensure that the tailgate for over 400 guests ran smoothly.
