Together, we do more
Emory Cares brings to life the university’s mission to serve humanity. Every year, members of the Emory community work together on service projects and initiatives to build thriving, resilient, and caring communities. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, family, and friends can take part in this tradition regardless of location.
Questions about Emory Cares? Contact Gloria Grevas, Associate Director of Alumni and Constituent Programs.
Lead the way through Emory Cares.
Celebrate Emory Cares International Day of Service on November 9 by leading a project—in person or online. Assemble hygiene kits for your unhoused neighbors. Organize a blood drive. Spend time with sheltered pets. Or let us know if you have a project in mind! Bonus: Projects don’t have to be on November 9 to qualify for Emory Cares.
Registration for Emory Cares projects opens September 26
Check back to sign up for an Emory Cares project this fall. You can choose from projects that are in person or online. Or you can volunteer on your own and still be a part of Emory Cares!
Do you want to be notified about future Emory Cares opportunities in your area?
Emory Morsberger 77C
A self-proclaimed history buff and avid traveler, Emory wanted to help the people of Ukraine. He founded a nonprofit to raise money for medical and humanitarian supplies.
Events
Emory Cares All Year
Giving back to your community is a year-round pursuit—so why shouldn’t Emory Cares be one? We are expanding the scope of Emory Cares beyond the traditional day of service to encourage volunteerism throughout the year.
- Emory Cares Day: Saturday, November 9, 2024
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day/Week: Monday, January 20, 2025
- National Volunteer Week: Sunday, April 20, to Saturday, April 26, 2025
While we celebrate service especially during the times listed above, Emory Cares projects can take place year-round through regional alumni networks. If you’re interested in organizing a project during another time of the year, please email regionalnetworks@emory.edu
The origins of Emory Cares
In 2003, former Emory Alumni Board president, Renelda Mack 83C, envisioned a meaningful Emory community service tradition that spanned the nation. Mack imagined students working alongside administrators at a local foodbank, while other alumni volunteered in Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles.
In 2008, Emory Cares was awarded the Presidential Award for General Community Service, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering and civic engagement.
