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An array of service groups exist on the College Park campus to assist with local community needs and worldwide efforts. Causes include: the homeless, the Red Cross, housing for low-income families, those with intellectual disabilities, inner-city youth, children in hospitals, etc.

  • Best Buddies  - Nonprofit organization aiming to empower people with intellectual disabilities through friendship and integrated employment opportunities.
  • Beyond These Walls  - Local outreach and service organization of students. Primarily engages in building meaningful relationships between academic campuses and communities.
  • Circle K  - Presenting the University of Maryland chapter of the largest collegiate service organization in the world. Information on activities and membership provided.
  • College Park Environmental Group  - Advocacy organization helps promote environmental activism and appreciation by means of community service, education, and recreation.
  • Colleges Against Cancer  - Advocacy and service group designed to help eliminate cancer. Engages in fundraising activities, cancer control and prevention programs, and survivorship.
  • DC Outfitters  - Student-run nonprofit organization with an advocacy to help the homeless communities in the DC area.
  • Donors for Life  - Collaborative effort with the American Red Cross emphasizing the importance of blood donation.
  • Habitat for Humanity  - Service organization raises money to build decent homes for low income families and help eliminate poverty housing.
  • Martha's Table  - Student organization promoting the academic and social development of underprivileged inner-city youth.
  • Maryland Images  - Official organization of tour guides at the University of Maryland.
  • MaryPIRG  - Environmental and service group composed and run by university students. Serves as a watchdog group focusing on current threats to the environment.
  • Potomac Valley Search and Rescue Group  - Volunteer ground search and rescue team operating under the Appalachian Search and Rescue Conference (ASRC).
  • Project Sunshine  - Nonprofit organization promoting the welfare of children in local hospitals.
  • Silver Wings  - Co-ed professional organization aims to recruit and train outstanding airmen and civilian leaders who understand the aerospace industry.
  • Students In Free Enterprise  - Program under the Robert Smith Business School enables opportunities for students to help make a difference in advancing the ideals of free enterprise.
  • Tau Beta Sigma  - National honorary sorority created to provide service to collegiate bands and encourage women's participation in the band profession.
  • Tzedek Hillel  - Recognized SGA group aims to create new models of community service and advocacy for Jewish students.
  • W3EAX  - Site of the amateur radio association at the University of Maryland. Posts announcements and presents information on activities as well as technical particulars.
 
 
 
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