Service Engagement

MLK Week

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for other?’ -Martin Luther King

In January, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., the Offices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Student Leadership and Service Engagement organized a series of events to commemorate Dr. King's legacy and inspire meaningful reflection and action within the Soka community. These events provided opportunities for students and staff to engage in volunteer service, participate in a documentary screening that explored both the remarkable achievements and challenges of Dr. King's life as a pivotal leader of the Civil Rights Movement, and join dialogue sessions focused on social justice, leadership, and civic responsibility.

Through these activities, participants were encouraged to reflect on Dr. King's enduring message of equality, courage, and nonviolence, while considering how they can create positive change in their own communities. The events emphasized that meaningful contributions to humanity begin with individual action and demonstrated how leadership rooted in compassion and service can make a lasting impact.

Volunteer initiative at OC food bank

For the past 4 years, students and staff turned a day-off into a day-on at the OC Food Bank in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to volunteer side-by-side to assemble and pack food for distribution to low-income children, families, seniors, and veterans in Orange County and surrounding areas.

For the past 4 years, students, faculty, and staff have turned a day off into a day of service by volunteering at the OC Food Bank in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This annual tradition brings the Soka community together to celebrate Dr. King's legacy through meaningful action and service to others.

Working side by side, participants help assemble and pack food for distribution to low-income children, families, seniors, and veterans throughout Orange County and the surrounding communities. The event not only addresses a vital community need but also reinforces the values of compassion, civic engagement, and social responsibility, inspiring participants to embody Dr. King's vision of serving humanity.

Women's History Month

In honor of Women's History Month, students, staff, and faculty are invited to participate in a volunteer opportunity supporting Laura's House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter, advocacy, and support services for individuals and families affected by domestic violence.

During this service activity, volunteers help sort, organize, and prepare donated clothing for individuals and families rebuilding their lives. Beyond meeting an immediate community need, the experience encourages participants to reflect on the importance of compassion, dignity, and empowerment. By supporting Laura's House, the Soka community honors the resilience and strength of women while demonstrating a shared commitment to creating safer, more supportive communities through service and collective action.

Laura's House Volunteering

Laura House provides domestic violence shelter, support, and resources by helping survivors find safety, healing, and a path to rebuilding their lives. SUA students have the opportunity to volunteer with Laura House throughout the academic year, contributing their time and compassion to support this vital community initiative. Whether assisting with day-to-day operations or lending a helping hand in meaningful ways, student volunteers play an important role in advancing Laura House's mission and embodying SUA's commitment to humanistic service.