Woods for Others

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

Woods for Others Events

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.

Meal kit preparation at Catholic Charities of Boston

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

Manresa Retreats

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

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.

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.

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.

Register for an Event

Welcome to our Woods for Others Community

Woods for others members during a day of service

Get involved!

Fill out the form below to get all the information you need. If you have any questions, please contact Sister Jeanne Gribaudo at gribaudo@bc.edu.

Woods for Others Interest Form

Student Advisory Board

The Woods for Others Student Advisory Board is a leadership opportunity offered to Woods students passionate about service and seeking community within Woods College. Board members organize and create experiences for Woods students to be "men and women for and with others." All members have a voice in implementing virtual and in-person opportunities for student engagement in service, reflection, and community building.