Social Action & Service Student Groups

  1. Cards are created to uplift people in need.

    Cards for a Cause

    This club meets weekly to create homemade cards for nursing homes, children's hospitals, deployed soldiers and others in need of a pick-me-up.

  2. Image of Cru logo with a grey background

    Cru

    The mission of Cru is to give students the opportunity to meet Jesus as a source of hope and peace for their lives.

  3. Engineer lays groundwork for building bridge.

    Engineers Without Borders

    Manhattan University's Engineers Without Borders student chapter consists of a group of dedicated and passionate Lasallian engineering students.

  4. Students hold climate change poster.

    Green Club

    The Green Club is dedicated to sustainability at the University, in the community and throughout the world.

  5. A sign for peace.

    JustPeace

    JustPeace is a platform for students to discuss social issues and take part in community service projects, based on the principles of our founder, Saint John Baptist de La Salle.

  6. College student engages with baby in underserved country.

    L.O.V.E.: Service Immersion Experiences

    The Lasallian Outreach Volunteer Experience (LOVE) is Manhattan University's flagship service-immersion program for students. Each LOVE trip offers a different social justice experience.

  7. Lasallian Collegians present a poster advertising the organization.

    Lasallian Collegians

    Lasallian Collegians combine their love of Manhattan University with a drive to engage in faith, service and community. Members can attend various retreats that strategize ways to embody our Lasallian heritage, and organize events year-round.

  8. LOCo members team up with the food waste-reducing organization, CityHarvest.

    LOCo: Lasallian Outreach Collaborative

    The Lasallian Outreach Collaborative (LOCo) is a weekly community service program that partners student volunteers with local community-based organizations in the Bronx and greater New York City area.

  9. University students play basketball with special needs children.

    Manhattan University Games

    Manhattan University Games is an annual day of activities for people with special needs.

  10. Relay for Life graphic

    Relay for Life

    Relay for Life at Manhattan University is held each spring in solidarity with the American Cancer Society's mission to support cancer survivors, raise money for a cure and eradicate cancer altogether.

  11. SPORT graphic

    Saturday Program of Recreation and Teaching (SPORT)

    The Saturday Program of Recreation and Teaching (SPORT) is a 25-year-old Saturday recreation program for individuals with disabilities held at Manhattan Univeristy.

  12. Sports Media MU

    Sports Media MU

    Sports Media MC is Manhattan University's student-run sports media club that looks behind the scenes of sports broadcasting.

  13. VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

    VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

    Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS-sponsored program that provides training and certification classes to volunteers who wish to help prepare tax returns for low-income individuals.