More than 350 Evangel University students, faculty and staff gathered on campus Wednesday, April 16, for Valor Volunteer Day, a collaborative service event hosted in partnership with Convoy of Hope.
Held in the university’s central quad, volunteers packed more than 5,000 individual grocery bags that will be distributed to families in need across the Southwest Missouri region through partnerships with over 30 local organizations. The event was coordinated by Evangel’s Student Ministries Community Engagement team.
“Valor Volunteer Day reminds us that a few hours of service can have a profound impact,” said Meghan Galindo, an Evangel student who serves as the Impact Ministries Executive within Student Ministries. “Every bag of groceries packed is going to meet real needs in our community. I hope this event inspires students to continue finding ways to serve.”
This marks the fourth year Evangel has partnered with Convoy of Hope to host a large-scale volunteer event providing grocery assistance for Southwest Missouri families.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities with Convoy of Hope, visit convoyofhope.org.
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Evangel University, with its embedded Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (AGTS), is a comprehensive Spirit-led Christian university located in Springfield, Missouri. It is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Under the leadership of Dr. Mike Rakes, EU is committed to excellence in educating and equipping students to serve the Church and society globally and becoming compassionate innovators in their chosen vocations. EU offers more than 70 degree programs, including cutting-edge majors, pre-professional programs, and affordable and flexible online degree options.
EU is highly regarded and has been ranked:
- US News & World Report Best Colleges Top Performer in Social Mobility
- Colleges of Distinction Best Christian University
- Top 10 Best Universities by AcademicInfluence.com
- Third Most Beautiful Campus in the Midwest by Christian Colleges & Universities
- Top 10 Best Colleges in Missouri by BestColleges.com
With additional accreditations in business, counseling, music, social work, and theology and certification as an Excellence in Giving university, EU is focused on providing students with hands-on experience and real-world training for today’s professional careers. Learn more about the university at evangel.edu.