Woods for Others

Founded in 2021,听 Woods for Others is a service learning program designed to enhance student engagement through community building, service, and reflection through听In-person and virtual events open to all Woods students, alumni, faculty, and staff interested in service and community.

Woods for Others event

Service and Engagement Events


Students sorting clothing

Days of Service at Cradles to Crayons

Hands-on processing of the donated goods to ultimately be distributed to the children Cradles to Crayons serves.

Students sorting food

Meal kit preparation at Catholic Charities of Boston

Help pack food for distribution to families Catholic Charities of Boston serves.

Student smiling during retreat

Manresa Retreats

Open to Woods College students only,听two retreats are hosted during the Academic Year.听Retreats are an opportunity to have real conversations with other students about 铿乶ding and pursuing passions,听relax, and discover meaning and purpose in your life.听Learn about the upcoming retreat!

Student holding a pizza slice

Grab and go pizza parties before class

Students are invited to join classmates to grab a slice of pizza before class at the end of each semester at the Woods College offices.

Sun reflection on ocean waves

Reflections on Zoom

Open to all Woods College students, these 30-minute sessions are conducted by Sister Jeanne Gribaudo; this is a space to take time away from our super busy life for reflection. Time to just be.

Collection Bin

Drives for Cradles to Crayons

Collection of school and art supplies, toiletries, and socks takes place during the academic year. All donations are distributed to the community Cradles to Crayons serves.

Make a Difference from Anywhere


Whether on campus or studying remotely, you can participate in our Jesuit Catholic Mission of being
听鈥渋ndividuals for and with others.鈥

Gift Drive

Join us in bringing joy to children at the Catholic Charities Inn. Ninety-one children in the shelter would love to receive a small gift for Christmas and their birthdays.

A toy, a book, or a piece of clothing can bring a smile to a child鈥檚 face.听Every gift you give makes a huge difference.

Ways of giving:

  1. Shop on Amazon: Choose gifts from our
  2. Send your gifts to us.听Feel free to get creative, but remember to keep it small鈥攆amilies have limited space at the shelter.听听

Sister Jeanne Gribaudo, CSJ
Boston College, Woods College of Advancing Studies
St. Mary's Hall South, Ground Floor
140 Commonwealth Avenue
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

The gift of giving banner
Student and boy smiling

Let鈥檚 come together to make this holidays and birtdays special for these children. Your generosity can light up their lives!听

Get Involved


Are you passionate about service and community, and would you like to become a member of the Woods for Others Program?

Volunteer for Woods for Others

Open to the 情色空间 Community, this opportunity allows you to collaborate on service, reflection, and community-building opportunities. Fill out the form to get the information you need.

Join the Student Advisory Board

Board members create and implement virtual and in-person opportunities for student engagement in service. They must be Woods College students, attend a once-a-month meeting (academic year), and participate in as many events as possible.

Contact

For any questions about the program, please contact our Coordinator, Sister Jeanne Gribaudo, CSJ, at jeanmarie.gribaudo@bc.edu.

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