13-04-2025
Students support 60+ homes in annual PSU volunteer day
PITTSBURG, Kans. — It was a big day in Pittsburg, as volunteers gave back to the community.
200 students started the day off early outside the Pittsburg State University Crossland Technology Center, Crossland College of Technology for 'The Big Event'.
Kitted out with trash bags, gloves, rakes, and everything else they needed, groups of students split up to serve more than 60 houses in the community.
Volunteers offered a helping hand raking leaves, cleaning gutters, planting gardens, and washing windows for Pittsburg residents who need a little assistance.
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'It's just like a fun, easy way just to be outside. And also, every year I've had every house we've gone to, all the people who've like, helped have been always super sweet. So. And also, I feel like we don't really get to meet people in the Pittsburg community that well. So this is also a great way to do that, too,' said Ali Fabrizius, PSU junior.
'This tradition just kind of keeps Pittsburg State in ties with community. We get good relationships with businesses because of this. We get good relationships with homeowners. There's some people who've been doing it for all 22 years, and really it connects the students to Pittsburg and makes sure that Pittsburg's town is in connection with its university,' said Darrel McLeod, PSU SGA Community Engagement Director.
The Student Government Association hosts The Big Event every year.
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