Below are student organizations at Allegheny whose primary focus is community service and building bridges between the college and Crawford County.
Allegheny Service Network (ASN): A student-run umbrella organization focused on bringing service leaders together to meet real community needs. The organization seeks representatives from all groups on campus that are involved in service programs and events; all student groups doing service are encouraged to have a voice. ASN adds organization to the service movement by providing a place where students can ask for help with service projects and can bring up concerns. For more information, contact Arwen Lavengood at lavenga@allegheny.edu.
Alpha Phi Omega (APO): A national co-ed service fraternity, APO is committed to the principles of leadership, fellowship, and service. APO's chapter has served the Allegheny and Meadville community for 35 years. The organization hosts blood drives, an annual holiday party for Big Brothers and Sisters, and does many other service projects during the school year. For more information, contact Ryan DeCort at decortr@allegheny.edu.
Circle K: The local college chapter of an International service organization affiliated with Kiwanis International. Their motto is, "Help yourself through helping others!" For more information, contact Rachel Pileggi at pileggr@allegheny.edu.
Habitat for Humanity: A student organization that works closely with the affiliate in Meadville to provide decent housing for those in need. Allegheny volunteers build access ramps, paint homes, and do other repair projects most Saturdays. This group has been fundraising for a Habitat house to be built for a family right here in Meadville, a long-term project that may lead to construction beginning in 2003. No construction skills are necessary to volunteer. For more information, contact Eric Knaus, habitat@allegheny.edu.
