Young men and women help clean up around a building

In photos: Augusta University’s Days of Service makes an impact in the community

Avatar photoKevin Faigle2 min readNovember 30, 2023

Augusta University’s annual Days of Service campaign has once again made a large impact in the surrounding area.

Collectively more than 850 volunteer hours supported more than 30 unique service projects. The estimated economic impact totaled over $20,000 in 20 days.

The volunteers for the various service projects helped make the community a cleaner, happier and healthier place to live in as our community partners have benefited greatly from the efforts.

“I am immensely grateful for the opportunity to have participated in the AU Days of Service. Our project, focused on a donation drive for paper products to support families in our programs, showcased the incredible generosity and commitment of our volunteers. The enthusiasm and eagerness of our volunteers were truly heartening. Their readiness to contribute, often earlier than planned, speaks volumes about their dedication to community service,” said Baylee Ready of Hope House Inc.

“Having a team of trained advocates who can share our message, support our events, and provide feedback will be pivotal as we work toward becoming an NCI designated Cancer Center in our state. Many of the members of our first group of volunteers are student athletes who have become engaged with us as part of the “Here to Win” partnership between GCC and AU Athletics,” added Angela Maskey of the Georgia Cancer Center

Young men and women help clean up around a building
Students, faculty and staff help clean up the area around the Lucy C. Craft Museum as part of the Days of Service.
Young men and women help clean up around a building
Students, faculty and staff help clean up the area around the Lucy C. Craft Museum as part of the Days of Service.
Two ladies carry a plank to help rebuild a boardwalk
Students, faculty and staff help replace boards at the Phinizy Center for Water Sciences. Photo by Michael Holahan
Young men and women help replace boards on a boardwalk
Students, faculty and staff help replace boards at the Phinizy Center for Water Sciences. Photo by Michael Holahan
Several people work to fix a boardwallk
Students, faculty and staff help replace boards at the Phinizy Center for Water Sciences. Photo by Michael Holahan
Young men and women pose for a picture with books in their hands
Students, faculty and staff take part in Days of Service at Oaks Ministries.
Two young women work to clean up around a pathway
Students, faculty and staff help clean up around the Burn Foundation of America as part of Days of Service.
Men and women help clean up and spruce up the outside of a building
Students, faculty and staff help clean up around the Burn Foundation of America as part of Days of Service.
a group of more than 20 men and women pose in front of a screen with the words Cancer Crusader Orientation behind them with information on the screen about the program
Students, faculty and staff take part in Days of Service at the Georgia Cancer Center.
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Kevin Faigle is Media Relations Specialist at Augusta University. Contact him to schedule an interview on this topic or with one of our experts at kfaigle@augusta.edu.

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