Hundreds of students from Indiana University of Pennsylvania will provide service to seven Indiana County organizations and agencies through the spring Into the Streets event on April 18.
In addition, IUP’s Student Government Association will lead two projects: a highway cleanup at the SGA section of the highway around the Co-op Park, and a cleanup of invasive barberry plants in the SGA area of White’s Woods.
Into the Streets is the university’s biannual event providing students with an opportunity to serve community nonprofit agencies and organizations. During this day of service, IUP students are invited to become involved in the community by helping various nonprofit and/or human service agencies; it is an opportunity for local organizations to finish projects that may have been postponed due to lack of time or resources.
Past Into the Streets projects include tree planting and landscaping, clean-up efforts, painting, and services to the aged or physically challenged. The projects are determined by the agencies involved.
Romeo’s Pizzeria and Mediterranean Kitchen is a sponsor for the event, donating pizzas for participating students.
Students will be working for these organizations:
- Friends of Whites Woods, 10:00 a.m. to noon. — Removing invasive barberry plants which are limiting the development of native plants in White’s Woods Nature Center, and planting native plant seeds and native tree seedlings.
- Historical and Genealogical Society of Indiana County, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. — Students will be cleaning up around the property.
- Indiana Community Garden, 10:00 a.m. to noon — Filling newly built raised beds, weeding and mulching.
- Indiana Theater, 9:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. — Cleaning and painting the interior of the theater, removal of scrap materials in the basement, and renovating the basement area to extend the usable space for arts events.
- The Salvation Army, 9:00 a.m. to noon — Arts and crafts planning and organizing.
- Tiny Disciples Art & Play Studio — Organizing the storage warehouse.
- Whole Unity Inc. — Building props and décor for an upcoming concert
Into the Streets is sponsored and organized by the Office of Student Leadership in the Division of Student Affairs. Both individual students and student teams and organizations will be participating in the program.
Organizations interested in being part of future Into the Streets events should contact Donovan Daniel in the Office of Student Leadership at ddaniel@iup.edu.
Since its founding in 1875, IUP has evolved from a teacher-training institution into a doctoral research university recognized for its commitment to student success and achievement. As IUP celebrates its 150th anniversary during the 2025–26 academic year and through the Impact 150 comprehensive campaign, the university honors a legacy of educational excellence while looking to its next 150 years of student success, innovation, leadership in healthcare education, and public service.