Art by Madeline DuvallSpring break is coming up, and with it arrives Project Serve, a volunteer ministry that Pepperdine offers every year. Over the course of the spring break, groups of students serve those in need all over the country. Some groups will be ministering internationally in Costa Rica and Guatemala. However, the broad reach of these volunteer groups focuses on the … [Read more...] about Project Serve: Stay Local
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Devote Some Time to Peace, Hope and Justice
Art by Madeline DuvallWelcome back to the controlled chaos of a new year, new classes and new resolutions. As Pepperdine’s many hills and staircases teem again with student life, many might be feeling compelled to somehow make 2018 a better year than the one we just left behind. The good news: Pepperdine students have a chance to do that. Before this sentiment fades into … [Read more...] about Devote Some Time to Peace, Hope and Justice
Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Locations Open
Photo courtesy of Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan's Purse that collects shoe box gifts filled with all kinds of items like school supplies, hygiene items and toys and delivers them to children in need around the world. The closest drop-off location to Malibu is Gateway Church in Agoura Hills. Shoeboxes can be dropped-off from Monday, Nov. … [Read more...] about Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Locations Open
Malibu United Methodist Church feeds the homeless
A hand up, not a hand out - Malibu volunteer organizations are doing their part in providing for the local homeless. NewsWaves 32 anchor Jennevieve Fong shares more about the weekly dinners offered to those in need. … [Read more...] about Malibu United Methodist Church feeds the homeless
Continuing to Step Forward
Photos by Kaelin MendezPepperdine Volunteer Center is encouraging efforts toward recent events through specific volunteer opportunities to help the people of the 50 counties affected in Houston by Hurricane Harvey. The Volunteer Center helps students give back to victims of recent hurricanes and mass shootings by raising awareness, setting up a blood drive with the Red Cross, … [Read more...] about Continuing to Step Forward