On Saturday, August 21, 2018, students, their families, faculty, staff and alumni participated in the 10th Annual Law Community Service Day hosted by Regent Law’s Career and Alumni Services and the Center for Ethical Formation and Legal Education Reform.
After a humorous welcome by Judge West, a few encouraging words from Dean Gantt and an inspiring send-off prayer by Prof. Jeff Brauch, the group of 140 broke into separate teams to tackle tasks for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, The Union Mission, and The Bridge Christian Fellowship Church.
Rebecca Garcia ('19), participates in Law Community Service Day every year, yet this was her first year serving at the Union Mission: "was so impressed by all the programs offered, and by how the organization not only reveals God's love to the homeless but helps them get back up on their feet," said Rebecca. "It's so important for students to serve because a couple of hours from our day can accomplish several days’ worth of work for organizations like Union Mission. I am blessed to have played a role in giving back to the community."
Here are a few photos from Union Mission:
Nathan Hernandez ('20) is part of Regent Law's Making the Pledge program, which asks students to complete at least 50 hours of public service starting with the second semester of 1L year and continuing through the completion of their studies at Regent Law, lead a team at the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia.
"I attended Regent Law's Community Service Day not only because it provides a great opportunity to fulfill my required community service hours, but also because it is a time where law students, faculty, alumni, and others can come together to make a difference in the local community," said Nathan. "One of the most rewarding things about Community Service Day is that it makes you realize how just a few hours of volunteer work can go a long way."
The staff supervisor at the Foodbank shared that just a few hours of bagging carrots would contribute to around 1,000 meals for families in the community. Talk about small things making a big difference!
Here are a few photos from the Foodbank:
The Bridge Fellowship Church “Clothing Swap” Team:
And of course, the pizza party afterward!
Students interested in “Making the Pledge” can find forms at http://www.regent.edu/makingthepledge.
See you at the next Law Community Service Day.
After a humorous welcome by Judge West, a few encouraging words from Dean Gantt and an inspiring send-off prayer by Prof. Jeff Brauch, the group of 140 broke into separate teams to tackle tasks for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia, The Union Mission, and The Bridge Christian Fellowship Church.
Rebecca Garcia ('19), participates in Law Community Service Day every year, yet this was her first year serving at the Union Mission: "was so impressed by all the programs offered, and by how the organization not only reveals God's love to the homeless but helps them get back up on their feet," said Rebecca. "It's so important for students to serve because a couple of hours from our day can accomplish several days’ worth of work for organizations like Union Mission. I am blessed to have played a role in giving back to the community."
Here are a few photos from Union Mission:
Nathan Hernandez ('20) is part of Regent Law's Making the Pledge program, which asks students to complete at least 50 hours of public service starting with the second semester of 1L year and continuing through the completion of their studies at Regent Law, lead a team at the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia.
"I attended Regent Law's Community Service Day not only because it provides a great opportunity to fulfill my required community service hours, but also because it is a time where law students, faculty, alumni, and others can come together to make a difference in the local community," said Nathan. "One of the most rewarding things about Community Service Day is that it makes you realize how just a few hours of volunteer work can go a long way."
The staff supervisor at the Foodbank shared that just a few hours of bagging carrots would contribute to around 1,000 meals for families in the community. Talk about small things making a big difference!
Here are a few photos from the Foodbank:
The Bridge Fellowship Church “Clothing Swap” Team:
And of course, the pizza party afterward!
Students interested in “Making the Pledge” can find forms at http://www.regent.edu/makingthepledge.
See you at the next Law Community Service Day.
