Family Home Projects St. Anne, Illinois “Twenty-two of our students assisted the brother of an Illinois State Police trooper. The man is paraplegic and needed assistance around his home, including painting his wheelchair ramp, a garage and a shed, and building porch steps for his family. “It was such an awesome experience to have a large number of students not only give of their time but to do so in such joyful manner. When we were done, the father of the man we were helping chatted with us. He expressed how grateful he was for our help and walked away wiping tears from his eyes. It is such a blessing to know that our students are willing to love others through their acts of service. It is so important for our students to learn to invest in the lives of others with compassion and integrity, and, in order to do this, we encourage them to exemplify our motto of ‘Live, Learn, Lead.’” –Dr. Shelly Stroud, professor in the Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work
“I loved painting and getting to know other students whom I hadn't talked to before. What impacted me most was the humility of the man we served and how grateful he was for the work we did. I remember him telling me, ‘Thank you! Thank you so much! You guys are such a blessing. May you be blessed more than any preacher can bless you!’ I was so humbled to hear these words. Serve Day was one of the best highlights of my semester and of my time here at Olivet.” –Timothy Hodges, senior Spanish and criminal justice major
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