Save the Day with PBJ!

The PBJ Springfield movement has evolved to over 2,000 PBJ sandwiches made by community groups and individuals each week!  Be a part of the PBJ movement by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for local homeless shelters and community organizations. This event is open to all - with special credit being awarded to Springfest participants!
 
It’s an easy way to give back, have fun, and make a big difference in just an hour. Grab a friend and come spread some kindness (and peanut butter)!
 

Save the Day with PBJ!

The PBJ Springfield movement has evolved to over 2,000 PBJ sandwiches made by community groups and individuals each week!  Be a part of the PBJ movement by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for local homeless shelters and community organizations. This event is open to all - with special credit being awarded to Springfest participants!
 
It’s an easy way to give back, have fun, and make a big difference in just an hour. Grab a friend and come spread some kindness (and peanut butter)!
 

Save the Day with PBJ!

The PBJ Springfield movement has evolved to over 2,000 PBJ sandwiches made by community groups and individuals each week!  Be a part of the PBJ movement by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for local homeless shelters and community organizations. This event is open to all - with special credit being awarded to Springfest participants!
 
It’s an easy way to give back, have fun, and make a big difference in just an hour. Grab a friend and come spread some kindness (and peanut butter)!
 

Campus Spring Clean Up

Spring cleaning for Earth Week! Let’s pick up some garbage and help green our community. Do you have 10 minutes, 30 minutes or more? Stop by for supplies and help green campus. Come out as an office, a Springfest team, an organization or by yourself.

National Volunteer Month Tabling

Celebrate National Volunteer Month with us! Stop by our table to discover meaningful ways to get involved—from addressing food insecurity and supporting the UIS community garden to campus clean-ups, care kit assembly, blood drives, and more. Join us throughout the month, and don’t miss our end-of-month celebration where we’ll recognize volunteers and give away prizes as a thank-you for serving.

United Way Day of Action

Join us for United Way Day of Action, a community-wide event where volunteers come together to make a real difference. On this special day, individuals, families, businesses, and organizations unite to serve local nonprofits and community partners through hands-on volunteer projects. From preparing supplies and organizing spaces to helping with outdoor projects and community outreach, every act of service helps strengthen our community.

Care Kit Assembly

Help make a difference in the community at our Care Kit Assembly! Join the Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center in collaboration with Aspiring Educators as we put together snack packages and hygiene kits to support local individuals in need. This is a hands-on, fun, and rewarding opportunity to give back and connect with others.

All materials will be provided. 

Care Kit Assembly

Help make a difference in the community at our Care Kit Assembly! Join the Volunteer and Civic Engagement Center in collaboration with Aspiring Educators as we put together snack packages and hygiene kits to support local individuals in need. This is a hands-on, fun, and rewarding opportunity to give back and connect with others.

All materials will be provided. 

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