In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Rowan College of South Jersey (RCSJ) will host RCSJ Serves, bringing together students, staff, faculty, and nonprofit partners for a unified Week of Service across the RCSJ Gloucester and Cumberland campuses. Every act of service—big or small—helps strengthen our communities while honoring a legacy that continues to inspire us.
Week of Service is now being held Tuesday, September 8 through Friday, September 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
• RCSJ Cumberland Campus Student and Enrollment Services Center, 3322 College Drive, Vineland, NJ 08360
• RCSJ Gloucester Campus, Eugene J. McCaffrey College Center, 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080
Throughout RCSJ Serves, participants will engage in hands-on volunteer opportunities, community engagement activities, reflection experiences, collection drives, and large-scale service initiatives to support both campus and surrounding South Jersey communities. Week of Service projects in collaboration with nonprofit partners include:
• Food Drive Collection – Campus Care (VCSJ)
• Hygiene Project Kit Packing – Hygiene Project
• Flower Power Rock Painting – Flower Power, Inc.
• Wellness Wall & Pantry Project – The Pantry at CWS
• Community Hero Cards – Project Appreciation (VCSJ)
• Veterans Freedom Blankets – New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland
• Crochet a Scarf for those in Need – Crocheting for a Cause (VCSJ)
• BookSmiles Book Bin Painting – BookSmiles
Each campus will also have a nonprofit exhibition to meet individuals who want to learn more about their organization and opportunities to get involved.
Nonprofit organizations at the Cumberland campus include:
• Bay Atlantic Federal Credit Union
• Bestwork Industries for the Blind
• CU Maurice River
• Trinity First Hope Center
Nonprofit organizations at the Gloucester campus include:
• Bestwork Industries for the Blind
• Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence
• BookSmiles
• CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
• Center for Family Services Services Empowering Rights of Victims (SERV)
• Glassboro Child Development Center
• LUCY Outreach
• Nonprofit Development Center of Southern NJ
• Share My Meals
• TOPSports
RCSJ Serves is a collaboration between RCSJ, RCSJ Foundation, Volunteer Centers of South Jersey, Jersey Cares, AmeriCorps, and supported by a grant from 9/11 Day.
