Friars in the Community

Group at the track.

2018 NACDA Service Award

Awards on shelf

Providence College Athletics was runner-up in receiving the NACDA Community Service Award presented by the Fiesta Bowl.  The award honors Division I programs that make volunteerism and community service a way of life. The award consisted of a trophy and a $5,000 prize. PC donated $2,500 to Special Olympics Rhode Island and $2,500 to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Rhode Island.

2020-2021 Community Service Highlights

  • 350 Student-Athletes represented PC out in the community (in person and virtually)
  • Over 583 total hours of community service performed
  • Served 25 different organizations
  • Raised over $51,000 for various charitable organizations
Student-athletes participating in community service opportunities with St. Thomas Church Thanksgiving Food Drive, Team Impact, Swim Across America, Adopt a Family Christmas, and Hasbro Children's Hospital Easter Basket.