Hoyas Give Baxa - Georgetown Alumni

Alaska Hoyas are partnering with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce for a citywide cleanup this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be helping pick up trash to beautify east Anchorage.

What to wear: Comfortable weather-appropriate clothing andclosed-toe shoes.
What to bring: Gloves if you have them.
When you arrive: Meet in the parking lot.
After the project’s completion, join local Hoyas for lunch at a nearby spot (TBD). Potentially Yak and Yeti.

For more information, contact Anchorage Hoyas, or check out the group’s LinkedIn.

California

Georgetown Club of Los Angeles
Community Urban Farming

Saturday, April 25 | 9 to 11:30 a.m. PT
Alma Farms
801 E Redondo Beach Blvd.
Compton, CA 90220

Join the Club of Los Angeles as they partner with the Alma farms Farms. Volunteers will help support an urban farm growing food for an underserved community.

Please note: Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register early!
What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toed shoes you don’t mind moving around in and getting dirty.
What to bring: Please bring a water bottle and wear sun protection. No gardening experience or tools needed—just a willingness to learn and work hard!

For more information, contact the Club of Los Angeles, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Northern California
For I was Hungry and you Gave me Food: Hoyas Serving Breakfast

Saturday, April 25 | 7 to 10 a.m. PT
Glide SF Memorial Kitchen
330 Ellis St.
San Francisco, CA 94102

Join the Club of Northern California as they partner with Glide SF Memorial Kitchen for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Participants will be plating food, greeting guests, bussing tables, cleaning up after service, making bag lunches, chopping vegetables, etc., but the value is far greater! The most important thing the group will do is to serve as a friendly and warm presence for our clients, living into the Cura Personalis instilled in us by the dear ol’ Blue and Grey.

Space is limited to 22 volunteers, so please register early!
What to wear: Please wear comfortable clothing. Each volunteer must wear closed-toe shoes and shirts with long or short sleeves (No tank tops).
What to bring: Gloves, an apron, and a hairnet will be provided for you. You can wear a hat or beanie if you have one. Wearing a mask is optional at GLIDE but are available to volunteers if needed.
When you arrive: GLIDE Staff will be available to greet you at the front desk of our 330 Ellis Street Entrance. Please arrive no more than 10 minutes before the start of your volunteer service for a brief check-in before being escorted to your shift.

Advanced registration is required by Monday, April 20. For more information, contact Arianna Nassiri with the Club of Northern California, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Northern California
Serving a Catholic Pastoral Garden

Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. PT
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish
3290 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94306

Join the Club of Northern California as they partner with St. Thomas Aquinas Parish for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Participants will engage in a variety of gardening tasks, such as pruning, weeding, relocating roses and other plants, sweeping, redesigning areas of the garden, repairing the Rosary stations, fixing gardening tools, moving planters, and other fulfilling gardening activities. The group will be supervised by the pastoral garden’s manager, Terry Acebo Davis, a Bay Area artist and Pediatric Critical Care transport nurse at Stanford University Medical Center.

Age requirement: Age limit is 13 years old and older.
What to wear: Volunteers should wear working clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes.
What to bring: Participants should bring/wear gardening gloves, pruning shears (if possible), hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion, and a water bottle.
When you arrive: Free parking is available at the parish. Please park and the Georgetown representatives (Deanna Wong and Tessa Berney) will be there to welcome everyone.
After the project’s completion, the club would like to have lunch (potluck) at the Parish patio from noon to 1 p.m. We can break from our gardening activities to enjoy a convivial lunch with everyone. Parish staff might join us.

For more information, contact Deanna Wong with the Club of Northern California, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Northern California
Guadalupe River Park Conservancy–Heritage Rose Garden Project

Saturday, April 25 | 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. PT
Heritage Rose Garden—San Jose
438 Coleman Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110

Join the Club of Northern California as they partner with the Guadalupe River Park Conservancy for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteer activities include planting, weeding, deadheading, mulching, and pruning among others.

What to wear: Volunteers should wear gardening attire that they don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes.
What to bring: A hat and gardening gloves.
When you arrive: Parking lot is located at 438 Coleman Ave., San Jose, CA 95110; From the parking lot, follow the paved path to the right of the Rotary PlayGarden, continue along the orchard fence line, make a short left followed by an immediate right onto the dirt path, and you will find the garden shed.

For more information, contact Joanne Rodrigues with the Club of Northern California, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Orange County
OC Hoyas at South County Outreach

Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. to noon PT
South County Outreach
7 Whatney
Suite B
Irvine, CA 92618

For this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa, the Georgetown Club of Orange County is partnering with South County Outreach! The tasks will mainly be sorting through food donations, organizing the food into categories, and possibly stocking the shelves at the food pantry.

Age requirement: All ages are welcome, but younger kids need to be supervised.
What to wear: This is in an indoor warehouse setting so comfortable work clothing and closed-toe shoes would be great.
When you arrive: Park in the parking lot and meet the group outside of the building near the food pantry.

For more information, contact the Club of Orange County, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Sacramento
Fun on the Farm!

Saturday, April 25 | 9 to 11 a.m. PT
The Table Farm
7320 Berna Way
Sacramento, CA 95823

The Club of Sacramento is partnering with The Table Farm for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Tasks will include measuring garden beds, cleaning out the greenhouse, and preparing flower beds.

What to wear: Volunteers are encouraged to wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and closed-toed shoes.
What to bring: A pair of gardening gloves (optional). You are also encouraged to bring a water bottle.
When you arrive: The Farm is located at Florin Creek Park.
Please note: A separate registration is required through the organization’s website. The link will be provided closer to the project date.
Join the group for lunch at La Soga Taqueria after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact Stephanie Gallo with the Club of Sacramento, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

Georgetown Club of San Diego
A College and Career Readiness Workshop with the GU Club of SD

Saturday, April 25 | 8:30 to 10 a.m. PT
Castle Park High School
1395 Hilltop Drive
Chula Vista, CA 91911

The Georgetown Club of San Diego is partnering with Castle Park High School for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! High school students will engage with the event schedule which includes, but is not limited to: a keynote speaker and stations designed to help participants build practical college and career based knowledge and skills, such as: resume building, interview preparation, networking, LinkedIn, personal finance, and more per their interest or request. Volunteers will be expected to lead or support these presentation shifts during the event.

What to wear: Participants should bring business casual attire.
When you arrive: Participants may park in the south parking lot, adjacent to the stadium and main entrance of the campus. Specific on-campus location and additional instructions will be shared closer to the time of the event. Please bring a valid government issued ID.
After the project’s completion, please join the club at The Empanada Spot (1223 3rd Ave., Suite C1, Chula Vista, CA 91911). Located in Anthony’s Plaza!

Advanced registration required by Friday, April 17. After April 17th, please email sandiegohoyas@georgetown.edu to register. For more information, contact the Club of San Diego, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram or webpage.

Colorado

Georgetown Club of Colorado
Meal Bag Decorating

Saturday, April 25 | 9 to 11 a.m. MT
Hope Tank
1434 East 22nd Ave.
Denver, CO 80205

The Club of Colorado is partnering with Project Angel Heart for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Project Angel Heart provides medically tailored nutrition and compassionate support to Coloradans living with severe illness while advancing the belief that food is medicine. Help bring cheer to Project Angel Heart clients by decorating meal bags! Have fun being creative with markers, colored pencils and crayons.

Space is limited to 15 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: All ages welcome including kids!
What to wear: Comfortable clothing.

For more information, contact the Club of Colorado, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Connecticut

Georgetown Club of Fairfield County
Toast to the Trees—Arbor Day Festival at Earthplace

Saturday, April 25 | 2:30 to 4 p.m. ET
Earthplace
10 Woodside Lane
Westport, CT 06880

Join the Club of Fairfield County as they partner with Earthplace for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help set-up the Arbor Day event. The event is a family-friendly celebration for Arbor Day, when friends gather to honor the trees in Earthplace’s 62-acre nature sanctuary.

Space is limited to 20 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: Volunteers should be at least 14 years old, but all ages are encouraged to join as younger children can enjoy the playground, hiking trails, mini-zoo, and other activities throughout the day with family members.
What to wear: No special gear or clothing required.
When you arrive: Ample parking available onsite. Volunteers should meet at the main entrance to Earthplace.
After set-up: Volunteers are welcome to enjoy the event (4–6 p.m.) with their kids, which will include live music, a self-guided trail walk, and access to the playground, mini-zoo, and birds of prey rescue! The event also includes beer tastings for adults. Kids can sip sparkling beverages and take part in various arts-and-crafts activities. The Beer Garden offers beers for purchase and features food trucks, lawn games, and a campfire for roasting s’mores. The event is free to all volunteers, and the club will provide a donation in the name of each participant with proceeds from the event benefitting nature education programs, scholarships, and community outreach.

For more information, contact Janice Davies with the Club of Fairfield County, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

District of Columbia

Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Washington, DC
DC Hoyas Staff Best Buddies 2026 Friendship Walk

Saturday, April 25 | 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
The National Mall
Madison Drive & 4 Street, NW
Washington, DC

The Club of Metro Washington, DC, will be volunteering with Best Buddies for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Best Buddies International is a nonprofit that creates opportunities for friendship, jobs, leadership, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Volunteers will be helping with walk route support, sponsor support, tear down, and more.

What to wear: Comfortable closed-toe walking shoes, Hoya t-shirts, and a Hoya baseball cap.
When you arrive: Please meet at the sculpture garden and the group will walk over together.
After the project’s completion, join the club for coffee at the Sculpture Garden Pavilion Café at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue.

For more information, contact Otubea Asare with the Club of Metro DC, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Florida

Georgetown Club of Fort Lauderdale
Ft. Lauderdale Hoyas Give Baxa Beach Clean Up

Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
Fort Lauderdale Beach (Las Olas & A1A)
300 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

The Club of Fort Lauderdale is partnering with Heal The Planet for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Participants will be cleaning up the beach, including picking up trash and debris.

What to wear: Comfortable clothes and shoes that are okay to walk in sand.
What to bring: Please bring a cap or hat to protect from the sun. Everything needed for this cleanup will be provided. Breakfast, gloves, trash bags, and trash reacher grabbers.
When you arrive: Park near Las Olas and A1A (Parking garage and street parking available). We plan to begin set-up at 8 a.m. and start the clean up at 9 a.m.
After the project’s completion, the club plans to host a lunch afterwards at Quarterdeck Fort Lauderdale Beach.

For more information, contact the Club of Fort Lauderdale, or check out the group’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Miami
The Caring Place: No One is Homeless

Saturday, April 25 | 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET
The Caring Place
2020 NW 1st Ave.
Miami, FL 33127

Join the Club of Miami as they partner with The Caring Place for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The Caring Place provides food, shelter, substance abuse treatment, education, computer literacy, job placement, healthcare, spiritual development, and housing with Christian love, compassion, and encouragement to those experiencing homelessness. Volunteers will be serving lunch to The Caring Place residents.

Please note: Space is limited to 22 participants, so please register early!
Age requirement: All volunteers must be 12 years or older.
What to wear: Volunteers should wear long pants, a t-shirt with at least short sleeves, and comfortable closed-toe non-slip shoes for kitchen work. Open-toe shoes, heels, shorts, mini-skirts, and revealing clothing are not allowed.
When you arrive: Upon arrival, please go to the lobby and inform the receptionist that you are volunteering in the kitchen.
Parking: Behind the building and next to the Marathon gas station, you will find an alleyway leading to our parking lot. Additional parking is available in front of the building (please be mindful of pay-by-phone signs where applicable).
After the project’s completion, the club has tentatively scheduled a post-community service casual meet-up at Novela Cafe Social, located at 2323 North Miami Avenue, walking distance (0.3 mile) from the Caring Place. We will determine the interest of those participating in the event.
Additionally, donations for The Caring Place from volunteers will be accepted. Please find the list of items being accepted here.

For more information, contact the Club of Miami, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or
Webpage.

Georgetown Club of Naples
Lowdermilk Beach and Park Clean Up

Saturday, April 25 | 9 to 10 a.m. ET
Lowdermilk Park & Beach
1301 Gulf Shore Blvd. North
Naples, FL 34102

The Club of Naples is partnering with the Lowdermilk Park and Beach for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Participants will be cleaning up the beach, including picking up trash and debris.

What to wear: Attire appropriate for sun exposure and walking in sand. Georgetown attire if able!
What to bring: Water, sunscreen, and gloves if you prefer.
When you arrive: Meet under the beach and parking pavilion.

For more information, contact John Paul Bratcher with the Club of Naples, or check out the club’s webpage.

Georgetown Club of Orlando
Conservation Cement Workshop

Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. to noon ET
Marine Discovery Center (MDC)
520 Barracuda Blvd.
New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Join the Club of Orlando as they partner with the Marine Discovery Center for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help measure, mix, pour, and mold cement-covered oyster shells into biodegradable ecosystems! Volunteers will get hands-on experience with this shoreline and oyster bed restoration technique and help in efforts to protect and restore the Indian River Lagoon. Activities in this workshop (POSH units) include shoveling oyster shell, rinsing buckets of shell, portioning out cement, and assisting with pouring the mixture into a mold.

Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register early!
Age requirement: This is open to participants 16 years or older. Participants under 18 need to be accompanied by a guardian.
What to wear: Volunteers should wear clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toed shoes.
What to bring: Sun protection and a reusable water bottle. Masks and eye protection are required (some particle masks are available but please bring your own if you can). Gloves will be provided.
When you arrive: Parking is at MDC Oyster/Seagrass
Please note—Additional registration is required through the Marine Discovery Center using this website. This is a requirement to participate in the project!
After the project’s completion, the club will hop over to River Deck Tiki Bar & Restaurant for lunch overlooking the intracoastal waterway. River Deck is located at 107 N Riverside Dr. New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168.

For more information, contact the Club of Orlando, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Palm Beach
Supporting Homeless Palm Beach County Children—Packing Event

Saturday, April 25 | 9:30 to 11 a.m. ET
Divosta Towers — South
3825 PGA Blvd. — 6th Floor
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Note: Elevator requires key access, contact Chris McDermott at 917-951-3381 with any issues gaining access.

The Club of Palm Beach is partnering with Living Hungry and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be packing hygiene kits for homeless Palm Beach county children, including a personal handwritten note.

Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register early!
Age requirement: Participants must be 12 and older.
What to wear: Please wear work appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes.
When you arrive: Park and enter through the main entrance.

For more information, contact Christopher S. McDermott with the Club of Palm Beach, or check out the club’s Instagram or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Tampa Bay
Volunteering at Metropolitan Ministries

Saturday, April 25 | 2 to 5 p.m. ET
Metropolitan Ministries
2002 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602

The Club of Tampa Bay is partnering with Metropolitan Ministries, an organization serving people experiencing or at risk of homelessness by providing compassionate support that promotes dignity and self-sufficiency in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Volunteers will be working in the donation processing center/thrift store and in the kitchen prepping dinner.

Space is limited to 11 participants, so please register early!
Age requirement: Kids age 8 to 11 can help in the thrift store, and participants must be 12 and older to work in the kitchen.
What to wear: Please wear closed-toed shoes, long pants with no holes, and shirts with sleeves.
When you arrive: Please check in at the Volunteer Engagement Center located at 120 E Ross Ave, Tampa, FL 33602.
Please note—Registration is required through a third party system. Please email the Club of Tampa Bay at Gtowncluboftampabay@gmail.com to confirm your registration as well.

For more information, contact the Club of Tampa Bay, or check out the club’s webpage.

Georgia

Georgetown Club of Metropolitan Atlanta
Volunteer Day at the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill

Saturday, April 25 | 9:30 a.m. to noon ET
Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill
2217 Browns Mill Rd SE
Atlanta, GA 30315

The Club of Metropolitan Atlanta is partnering with the Conservation Fund for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Participants will be helping with garden tasks like mulching, weeding, planting plants, and watering.

Please note: Space is limited to 16 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: Ages 10 and older are welcome.
What to wear: Please be sure to wear long sleeves to protect from bugs and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
What to bring: Please bring garden gloves and a water bottle. If you have garden tools, please bring those too (e.g., shovels, rakes).
When you arrive: There is parking available out front. You should see our group when you arrive. If you don’t, please contact Chase Miller at 202-256-5358.
After the project’s completion, the club plans to provide lunch, so please plan to stay and eat afterward.

For more information, contact Chase Miller with the Club of Metropolitan Atlanta, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, X, or webpage.

Hawaii

Georgetown Club of Hawaii
Hawaii Foodbank Senior Food Box Packing

Saturday, April 25 | 8 a.m. to noon HT (Check-in by 7:45 a.m.)
Hawai‘i Foodbank Warehouse
2611 Kilihau St.
Honolulu, HI 96819

Join the Club of Hawaii as they partner with the Hawaii Foodbank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be packing several thousand boxes to be distributed over the ensuing month. With food insecurity on the rise, Hawai‘i Foodbank relies on volunteers like you to serve over 175,000 people each month.

Please note: Space is limited to 20 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: Volunteers must be 16 years or older. Not suitable for those more than 5 months pregnant.
What to wear: Covered shoes (no Crocs/sandals), hair tied back, pants or mid-thigh length shorts, no skirts or sleeveless, midriff-baring, or low-cut tops.
What to bring: Work gloves (disposable gloves will be provided) and a reusable water bottle.
When you arrive: Limited on-site parking is available. Overflow parking is on Kilihau Street. Do not park at Goodwill, neighboring lots, or along the cul-de-sac curb.
Please note: The organization is requesting all volunteers review and sign their waiver beforehand to participate in the project.

For more information, contact the Club of Hawaii, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Idaho

Georgetown Club of Idaho
Foodbank Sorting and Repacking

Saturday, April 25 | 9 to 11 a.m. MT
Idaho Foodbank Main Warehouse
3630 E. Commercial Court
Meridian, ID 83642

Join the Club of Idaho as they partner with the Idaho Foodbank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The majority of volunteers will assist with sort or repack shifts. These shifts include activities such as sorting donations by nutritional category, repackaging bulk food into family-sized quantities, placing stickers on unlabeled cans and even building backpack inserts. The actual activity is based on highest community needs and current warehouse inventory.

Space is limited to 15 participants, so please register early!
Age requirement: Minimum age (with parent) is 8 years old.
What to wear: Closed shoes are required in the warehouse. Shoes should be sturdy and offer adequate protection (no canvas shoes, such as ballet flats). Sandals and offensive clothing are not permitted. Clothing should not restrict movement. **The warehouse is not temperature-controlled, so layers are recommended!
When you arrive: Please arrive by 9 a.m. Parking is available at the facility

For more information, contact Janelle Hofeditz, or check out the club’s Instagram or webpage.

Illinois

Georgetown Club of Chicago
Hoya Habitat Restoration: Volunteering at the Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary

Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT
Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary
3550 N Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60613

The Club of Chicago is partnering with the Bill Jarvis Migratory Bird Sanctuary for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Tasks will vary depending on the season, current conditions and immediate needs. Throughout the late autumn, winter, and early spring, we concentrate on removing and thinning out invasive and undesirable woody trees, shrubs, and other unwanted herbaceous plants. Various removal and control methods are used such as: removal of unwanted downed tree limbs (involves hand sawing and hauling away); seeding collection and dispersal (typically late autumn and early winter); footpath maintenance (laying down mulch or fence repair); planting bird-friendly native plants (mostly during early to late spring or early autumn); watering the newly planted (by hose or buckets, may be necessary throughout times of drought); and litter pickup.

Space is limited to 20 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian throughout the workday. The parent or legal guardian must also sign a youth liability waiver on behalf of their child. NO EXCEPTIONS. We may ask for an acceptable photo ID for age verification. Jarvis activities are NOT conducive for youth volunteers (those under age 18). We have NO tasks geared specifically toward children.
What to wear: Long sleeve shirts and pants that can get dirty made from material that plant matter, such as sticky seeds and spurs, can be removed to avoid knits and sturdy, closed-toe shoes which are water and slip proof for wet, muddy conditions.
What to bring: Leather work gloves. We do have a small supply of work gloves. You will need to protect your skin from prickly plants, thorns, and dirt. Consider bringing your hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent. We work throughout the year in rain, snow, or shine. Always dress appropriately for the weather.
Arrival options
- Bike or Walk: Enter at DuSable Lake Shore Dr. and Addison St. Use the underpass near the northbound CTA 146/151 stop, then head east on W. Addison Dr. (north of the totem pole). Bike parking is available inside the fenced shed area.
- Drive: Enter via Recreation Dr. → W. Addison Dr. → head east to the shed.
- Parking Notes: Paid parking gates are now active on W. Addison Dr. Your license plate is scanned on entry/exit and you’ll be charged via Metropolis Parking. If you pay, screenshot your receipt and email it to John Swarens (jwswarens@gmail.com) for reimbursement (timeline TBD).
- Free Parking (limited): Available on Recreation Dr. west of the Waveland Tennis Courts (currently free through May 29, 2026). Walk east along W. Addison Dr. to the shed.
- Meeting Location: We will meet at the work shed at the far east end of W. Addison Dr., near the lake. The shed is heated and has a restroom. Coffee is provided—bring a mug and water bottle.
Please note: The organization is requesting all volunteers review and sign their waiver beforehand to participate in the project. Please bring this signed waiver to the project.

For more information, contact the Club of Chicago, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Massachusetts

Georgetown Club of Boston
Charles River Cleanup

Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. to noon ET
Charles Eliot Memorial on the esplanade

Join the Club of Boston as they partner with the Esplanade Association for this year ’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The Esplanade Association is the non-profit dedicated to revitalizing, enhancing, programming, and maintaining the historic Charles River Esplanade in downtown Boston. Volunteers will be helping clean the Charles River Esplanade.

Age requirement: Children under the age of 14 need to be accompanied by an adult.
What to wear: Comfortable, weather appropriate clothes and closed-toe shoes for cleaning. Georgetown gear and previous Hoyas Give Baxa t-shirts are encouraged!
When you arrive: More details to come closer to the event.
Stay tuned for details on a post-project gathering!

For more information, contact the Club of Boston, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Michigan

Georgetown Club of Detroit
Detroit Spring Clean Up

Saturday, April 25 | 1 to 4 p.m. ET
Cass Community Social Services
11850 Woodrow Wilson St.
Detroit, MI 48206

Join the Club of Detroit as they partner with Cass Community Social Services for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will perform activities to support Cass Community Social Services’ mission of fighting poverty, creating opportunity, and building community. This will include helping with outdoor spring clean up activities around the local community.

Age requirement: Volunteers must be at least 12 years old.
What to wear: Participants are encouraged to wear outdoor appropriate clothes and shoes.
What to bring: Participants are welcome to bring work gloves if they have them.
When you arrive: Secure parking is available at the Cass properties. Details on parking code will be shared closer to the project day!

For more information, contact the Club of Detroit, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Missouri/Kansas

Georgetown Club of Kansas City
Georgetown Club of Kansas City at Harvesters

Saturday, April 25 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT
Harvesters Community Food Network
3801 Topping Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64129

Join the Club of Kansas City as they partner with Harvesters Community Food Network for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help with packing and sorting food for those in need.

Space is limited to 10 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: Volunteers must be 17 years or older.
What to wear: Comfortable work clothes. Closed-toe shoes are required.
When you arrive: Parking is available at the site. The group will meet in the lobby.
After the project’s completion, the club plans to host a lunch. More details will be provided closer to the event date!

For more information, contact the Club of Kansas City, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

New Jersey

Georgetown Club of Northern New Jersey
Hoyas Give Baxa at Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Saturday, April 25 | 1 to 3 p.m. ET
Reeves-Reed Arboretum
165 Hobart Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901

Join the Georgetown Club of Northern New Jersey as they partner with the Reeves-Reed Arboretum for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteer tasks include gardening, planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, etc.

Space is limited to 25 participants, so please register early!
Age requirement: Ages 14 years and older.
What to wear: Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes with long socks and long pants.
What to bring: If you have work or gardening gloves that you would like to bring from home please do. If not, Reeves-Reed will supply gloves as well as other tools and materials. Bring a refillable water bottle, a hat for sunny days, and rain gear if it drizzles.
When you arrive: The front gates open automatically as vehicles approach. To get to the parking area, proceed down the driveway, past the Wisner House. Unless otherwise instructed, volunteers meet at the barn, which is next to the parking lot.

Advanced registration is required by Tuesday, April 21. For more information, contact Catherine Pontoriero from the Club of Northern New Jersey, or check out the club’s Instagram, LinkedIn, or webpage.

New York

Georgetown Club of Central New York
Spring Spruce-up at Lorenzo State Historic Park

Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Lorenzo State Historic Site
17 Rippleton Road
Cazenovia, NY 13035

Join the Club of Central New York as they partner with Friends of Lorenzo for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Friends of Lorenzo is an organization that helps preserve and enhance the Lorenzo State Historic Site and promote it as both a celebration of Central New York’s history and a center of community life. Volunteers will help with spring clean-up of the historic Dark Aisle with light gardening.

What to wear: Volunteers are encouraged to wear working clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and durable closed-toed shoes.
What to bring: A hat if we have sun, gardening gloves (although some will be provided), and any hand tools you might like.
When you arrive: Assemble in the rear parking lot, it will be easy to notice. Coffee and sweets to get you cranking!

For more information, contact Jake Barrett with the Club of Central NY, or check out the club’s webpage.

Georgetown Club of Metro New York
Smile Train Dental Kits and Greeting Cards

Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. to Noon ET
The Cornell Club
6 East 44th Street
New York, NY 10017

Join the Club of Metro New York as they partner with Smile Train for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Smile Train is the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, with a sustainable and local model of supporting surgery and other forms of essential care. Volunteers will be assembling dental kits and making greeting cards for cleft palate pediatric patients.

Space is limited to 25 participants, so please register early!
Please note: More information on project location and timing coming soon.
After the project’s completion, the club plans to host a post community service gathering TBA.

For more information, contact Amanda Soler with the Club of Metro NY, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

North Carolina

Georgetown Club of the Research Triangle
Apex Brown Bag Ministries

Saturday, April 25 | 8:30 to 11 a.m. ET
St. Andrew Catholic Church
3008 Old Raleigh Rd.
Apex, NC 27502

Join the Club of the Research Triangle as they volunteer with Apex Brown Bag Ministries for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be making, packing, and distributing lunches to those in need.

Space is limited to 15 volunteers, so please register early!
What to wear: Comfortable working clothes.
When you arrive: TBD, the club will reach out closer to the event date.
After the project’s completion, the club plans to host a post community service gathering. Stay tuned for more details!
Additionally, donations from volunteers are accepted. Items include: Men’s long sleeved dress shirts, light colors; sunglasses; sunscreen; rice; and beans (any type)

For more information, email the Club of the Research Triangle, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Ohio

Georgetown Club of Cleveland
Volunteer at the Kids’ Book Bank

Saturday, April 25 | 9:30 to 11 a.m. ET
Kids’ Book Bank
13913 W Parkway Road
Cleveland, OH 44135

Join the Club of Cleveland as they partner with the Kids’ Book Bank for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! The Book Bank welcomes individuals ages 13 years or older (13-15 years old with an adult) to sort, sticker, and box books during scheduled shifts. Browse, batch, and box books for distribution to organizations serving children and families. You’ll enjoy reminiscing with other volunteers about your favorite childhood books as you dig through hundreds of books and prepare them for young readers to discover. Volunteers will be assigned tasks upon arrival and will work among other volunteers.

Space is limited to 40 participants, so please register early!
Age requirement: Ages 13 and older, 13-15 years old must be with an adult.
What to wear: Volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes and we suggest wearing clothes they don’t mind getting dust on.
What to bring: We ask for volunteers to bring reusable water bottles, as they can be refilled from our cold water cooler. If anyone wants to donate books and bring with them for the volunteer shift that would be fantastic! More information on donating books can be found on the donation site.
When you arrive: We ask for volunteers to not arrive earlier than 15 minutes before their scheduled shift. Parking is available on site.

For more information, contact Madeline McGrane, or check out the club’s webpage.

Oregon

Georgetown Club of Oregon
Helping Hands Lunch Pack

Saturday, April 25 | 1 to 2:30 p.m. PT
Ora et Labora Wine
3928 N Williams Ave
Portland, OR 97227

The Club of Oregon will be partnering with Transition Project: Oregon, an organization helping people transition from homelessness to housing, for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be making and packing sandwiches and sack lunches for those in need.

Space is limited to 30 volunteers, so please register early!
What to wear: Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes.
When you arrive: Street parking is available at the site.

For more information, contact Triston Dallas with the Club of Oregon, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

Pennsylvania

Georgetown Club of Philadelphia
Philly Hoyas Hoyas Give Baxa

Saturday, April 25 | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET
Habitat for Humanity Lansdale/North Wales ReStore
1200 Welsh Rd, Unit A1
North Wales, PA 19454

Join the Club of Philadelphia as they partner with Habitat for Humanity ReStore for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! ReStores are donation-based fundraising outlets that sell home furnishing and renovation materials at a discounted price. All proceeds stay within Habitat for Humanity and supports their mission to build homes, community, and hope. Projects we might work on include building shelving, painting walls, moving item displays, or unloading donations. Habitat needs tidy and organized volunteers to help them keep their store safe and accessible.

Space is limited to 20 participants, so please register early!
Age requirement: For volunteer safety, Habitat only accepts volunteers ages 14 and up. Volunteers ages 14-17 may only volunteer with chaperones present (1 adult for every 5 volunteers ages 14-17).
What to wear: Comfortable work clothing and closed-toe shoes.
When you arrive: Please arrive a few minutes early so we can be organized into groups and receive instructions.
After completing the project at ReStore, volunteers may choose to head to Ten7 Brewery to continue the day of service while enjoying food and drinks. At Ten7, the club will make cards for Cradles to Crayons to include in backpacks for the upcoming school year, as well as prepare peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to donate to St. Francis Inn. Both organizations have been part of previous Hoyas Give Baxa events. If you would like to participate in these additional service activities, please email Lindsay McDonnell at lmmcdonnell@gmail.com so the club can keep an accurate count.

For more information, email the Club of Philadelphia, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Puerto Rico

Georgetown Club of Puerto Rico
Club of Puerto Rico Fighting Food Insecurity

Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. AND 1 to 4 p.m. ET
El Comedor de la Kennedy
1075 Ave John F Kennedy
San Juan, PR 00920

Join the Club of Puerto Rico as they partner with El Comedor de la Kennedy, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating food insecurity, for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help prepare bags with canned foods for donations.

Important:There will be two project start times! Both shifts are limited to 20 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: All attendees 6 to 20 years will be asked to fill out an additional waiver. Please find the waiver here.
What to wear: Must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. No crocks or tank-tops.
When you arrive: Parking is available in the rear of the building complex.
Please note: Once registered, please complete the Adult Liability Waiver and Volunteer Application and return by April 15.

Advanced registration is required by Monday, April 13. After April 13th, please email fja3@georgetown.edu to register. For more information, contact Silvia Bonachea with the Club of Puerto Rico, or check out the club’s webpage.

Rhode Island

Georgetown Club of Rhode Island
Hoyas Give Baxa Rhode Island

Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. to Noon ET
McAuley Village
325 Niagara St.
Providence, RI 02907

Join the Club of Rhode Island as they partner with McAuley Village for a spring cleanup. Volunteers will help with light cleaning, painting, moving, and possible yard work.

Space is limited to 20 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: Ages 8 and older.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting dirty and closed-toe shoes.
When you arrive: Street parking is available. Please meet at the entrance of the building and check in at the entrance.
After the project’s completion, the club plans to have a lunch/happy hour.

For more information, contact the Club of Rhode Island, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or website.

Texas

Georgetown Club of Austin
Latinitas Day of Service

Saturday, April 25 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CT
Latinitas
1023 Springdale Rd
Building 2C
Austin, TX 78721

Join the Club of Austin as they partner with Latinitas, an organization that helps to empower girls and their communities through culturally relevant education, for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help with organizing, snack packing, and scrapbooking with program photos.

Space is limited to 20 volunteers, so please register early!
What to wear: Comfortable work clothes that can get dirty and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
What to bring: Comfortable working clothes and close-toes shoes.
When you arrive: Free parking is available at the complex.

For more information, contact the Club of Austin, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Dallas Ft. Worth
Catholic Charities Dallas—Joe’s Pantry Food Restocking

Saturday, April 25 | 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CT
Joe’s Pantry
8103 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy.
Dallas, TX 75251

The Club of Dallas Ft. Worth is partnering with Joe’s Pantry of Catholic Charities Dallas for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will help with restocking food items on shelves and bagging produce and other food items.

Space is limited to 15 volunteers, so please register early!
Age requirement: 14 is the minimum age. Volunteers 14-17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times and must submit their Minor Volunteer Waiver before the shift.
What to wear: Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals or flip flops). We recommend dressing in comfortable and casual clothes suitable for the season.
Please note—Registration is required through a third party system. Please email Alumni Clubs at alumniclubs@georgetown.edu to confirm your registration as well.

For more information, contact the Club of Dallas Ft. Worth, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Georgetown Club of Houston
IDD Elevate—Intelectual and Developmental Disabilities Community Professional Development Mentoring Event

Saturday, April 25 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT
The Center for Pursuit
2200 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Join the Club of Houston as they partner with the Down Syndrome Association of Houston for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Participants will help with professional development arts and crafts activities with children and adults with Down syndrome.

What to wear: Comfortable, appropriate clothing. A cowboy hat would be fun!
When you arrive: Park at the entrance of the Center for Pursuit and there will be a dedicated Board Member from the Club of Houston to guide them to the event. If there are any questions, you can reach out to Alberto Navarro at 202-652-5245.

For more information contact Alberto Navarro Alaez from the Club of Houston, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

Washington

Georgetown Club of Seattle
Planting Seeds of Recovery: Outdoor Beautification in SLU

Saturday, April 25 | 1 to 4 p.m. PT
Recovery Café
2022 Boren Ave.
Seattle, WA 98121

Join the Club of Seattle as they partner with the Recovery Caf é for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Join us for a day of outdoor beautification as we care for the Recovery Café space together. Volunteers will help with cleaning the grounds, pruning back trees and shrubs, removing moss, planting flowers, and spreading fresh mulch. This hands-on effort will refresh the outdoor areas and help create a more welcoming environment for the wonderful community led by David Coffey, 2025 Manresa Lecture Awardee.

What to wear: Closed-toe shoes and work clothes you’re comfortable with getting dirty. We will be working outside, so please dress for the weather.
What to bring: Volunteers are encouraged to bring gardening gloves and any outdoor tools they are able to share.
When you arrive: Street parking is available. Meet by the café awning on Boren Ave.
After the project’s completion, join the club at El Grito, just two blocks away! Everyone will order and pay individually.

For more information, contact Ashley Neville, or check out the club’s Facebook or webpage.

Wisconsin

Wisconsin Hoyas
Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool 23rd Annual Earth Day Cleanup

Saturday, April 25 | 8 a.m. to noon CT
Hales Corners Park & Pool
5765 S. New Berlin Rd.
Hales Corners, WI 53130

Join Wisconsin Hoyas as they partner with Friends of Hales Corners Park & Pool for a pool area cleanup. Volunteers will help with cleaning and picking up trash in the 33-acre Hales Corners Park & Pool.

Age requirement: Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
What to wear: Work clothes appropriate for the weather and closed-toe shoes.
What to bring: Please bring work gloves, rakes, and brooms if available.
When you arrive: Park in the parking lot on S. New Berlin Road and meet in front of the pool house.
Please note: Optional lunch will be served at noon after the project’s completion.

For more information, contact Donald G. Schwartz.

France

Georgetown Club of France
Supporting the Sandwich Ministry and Fellowship to Those in Need

Saturday, April 25 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. CET
American Cathedral in Paris
23 Avenue George V
Paris, France 75008

Join the Club of France as they partner with the American Cathedral in Paris. Volunteers will help pack and serve lunch for those in need and may also spend time talking with or listening to individuals who wish to share their experiences, offering compassion and encouragement as they work to rebuild resilience and move forward from hardship.

Age requirement: No specific requirement, but best for those 18 years or older.
What to wear: Comfortable but semi-formal clothes as this is at a church and closed-toe shoes.
When you arrive: Please meet in the main hall/reception area of the church. The leader (Kim) will then guide and assign tasks.

For more information, contact William Holmberg with the Club of France, or check out the club’s webpage.

Panama

Georgetown Club of Panama
Banco de Alimentos 2026

Saturday, April 25 | 9 to 11 a.m. EST
Banco de Alimentos
Calle Circunvalación Las Mañanitas
Tocumen, Panama

Join the Club of Panama as they partner with Banco de Alimentos for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be organizing, sorting, and providing logistical support at the food bank warehouse. In addition, a smaller group will assist with administrative tasks, including reviewing and updating agreements with beneficiaries and donors.

What to wear: Regular comfortable working clothes and closed-toe shoes are recommended.
When you arrive: Parking is available on site, and once volunteers arrive they can ask for the Georgetown HGB group at the entrance and they will be directed accordingly.
After the project’s completion, the club will have a brief informal gathering with light refreshments and small bites for participants to connect and reflect on the experience.

For more information, contact the Club of Panama, or check out the club’s Facebook, Instagram, or webpage.

Taiwan

Georgetown Club of Taiwan
Hoyas for Paws: Taiwan Animal Sanctuary Service Day

Saturday, April 25 | 2 to 4 p.m. China Standard Time
530108, 25.236329, 121
Sanzhi District
New Taipei City, Taiwan 252

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Join the Club of Taiwan as they partner with PACK Taiwan (People for Animal Care and Kindness) for this year’s Hoyas Give Baxa! Volunteers will be engaging in various activities such as: Educational Orientation—attending an English-guided briefing on Taiwan’s animal welfare landscape and the specific challenges of stray animal rescue; Dog Socialization—walking and interacting with rescued dogs to help them improve their social skills and trust in humans, which is crucial for their future adoption; Shelter Maintenance—assisting with basic cleaning of the sanctuary facilities, organizing storage, or performing minor environmental enrichment tasks (e.g., weeding or cleaning outdoor play areas); Grooming Support—helping with basic brushing and hygiene for the animals under the supervision of professional staff.

Please note: Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register early!
What to wear: Please wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a bit of dirt or dog hair on. Closed-toe, non-slip shoes (sneakers or hiking boots) are mandatory for safety when walking the dogs and moving around the sanctuary. School Spirit: We highly encourage all participants to wear Georgetown “Blue and Gray” gear or Hoya-themed apparel for our group photo! Optional: A change of clothes for after the service session if you have plans following the event.
What to bring: Weather Protection: Since the sanctuary is partially outdoors, please bring a hat and apply sunscreen. Personal Items: A reusable water bottle is highly recommended (there are refill stations on-site). You may also want to bring insect repellent, as the shelter environment can be buggy. Bring a raincoat, rain boots, a towel, and a spare change of clothes.
When you arrive: Parking: Please park your vehicles in the designated gravel area near the sanctuary entrance. To minimize our environmental footprint and ease parking, we highly encourage carpooling with fellow alumni. Meeting Point: Upon arrival, please proceed to the Main Reception and Briefing Area where the Georgetown Alumni Association (GUAA) Taiwan team will be stationed for check-in. Sign-in: All participants must sign the visitor log and a standard liability waiver provided by PACK Taiwan before the session begins. Quiet Zone: As we are entering a space with many rescued animals, please keep noise to a minimum near the kennels to avoid overexciting the dogs. Orientation: We will gather for a mandatory safety briefing and orientation led by the PACK staff promptly at the start time.

Advanced registration is required by Saturday, April 18. For more information, contact Fernando Chen with the Club of Taiwan, or check out the club’s Facebook, LinkedIn or webpage.

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