Volunteers gather at the amphitheater Sept. 10, for Step Forward Day. Students sat with their project leaders and groups. Photo by Tanya Yarian During Pepperdine’s annual Step Forward Day on Sept. 10, students went beyond the Malibu campus to give back across Los Angeles. While they were in L.A., other students served on campus. In total, around 640 people took part in this day … [Read more...] about Pepperdine’s 34th Step Forward Day Serves Various Communities
Hand in Hand
Hand in Hand Program Continues Building Bridges
Photos by Isaac Randel For five years, Pepperdine students and young adults with special needs have worked hand in hand to foster a sense of community in Malibu. The Pepperdine Volunteer Center joined with local Malibu charity Hand in Hand last Thursday and kicked off its first meeting of the school year at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue. The program, which aims … [Read more...] about Hand in Hand Program Continues Building Bridges
Staff Editorial: Step Forward For More Than One Day A Year
Art by Peau Porotesano More than 1,000 students gave their time to assist the community during Step Forward Day, but students should continue to serve others beyond just one day. The thought of consistently volunteering can be daunting, since Pepperdine students often lead busy lives, but helping others positively benefits both the volunteer and the recipient. Many … [Read more...] about Staff Editorial: Step Forward For More Than One Day A Year
Hand in Hand Program Connects Students, Disabled Youth
Photos courtesy of Janet Ettenger The Pepperdine Volunteer Center is entering its fourth year of active involvement with the Hand in Hand program at the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue. The program pairs youth with mental and physical disabilities with college or high school students their age to promote friendship and inclusion, according to the Hand in Hand … [Read more...] about Hand in Hand Program Connects Students, Disabled Youth
PVC Programs Invest in Local Youth
Photo courtesy of Pepperdine Volunteer CenterGeorge Pepperdine imagined an immense body of alumni “who would feel the moral imperative to serve others sacrificially,” according to Pepperdine’s website. Even in the Caf, “Freely ye received, freely give” (Matthew 10:8) is found on the wall where students pass by with their plates of food. Service … [Read more...] about PVC Programs Invest in Local Youth
