Team Up 4 Community is proud to highlight Boston College Athletics, which was recently named a Top 10 Finalist for the 2025 NACDA Community Service Award. This national recognition celebrated college athletic programs making a meaningful difference through service—and Boston College stood out in a powerful way.
Over the past year, BC student-athletes completed more than 24,000 hours of community service, contributing an estimated $833,482 in economic impact. Their efforts spanned a wide range of impactful initiatives that reflected the university’s Jesuit mission of serving others.
This year, their collective efforts made a measurable impact. At the Allston/Brighton Food Pantry, BC helped move and organize more than 100,000 pounds of food through monthly volunteering and assisting with community meal preparation. They supported Cradles to Crayons by organizing essential toiletries for individuals in need and provided over 3,642 Thanksgiving meals to families facing food insecurity. Through the Adopt-a-Child Holiday Program, BC donated gifts to more than 120 children, helping to bring joy during the holiday season.
Boston College’s focus on health and wellness was equally strong. Student-athletes participated in the Red Bandanna 5K to raise funds for youth sports programs and hosted the Project Life event to add over 500 individuals to the national bone marrow registry. They also led a “Be the Match” drive focused on increasing the number of donors of color in the national blood registry. In celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, BC introduced over 400 girls to 16 different sports. The department also took part in the St. Columbkille Race to Educate, raising funds for academic scholarships.
Boston College continued making a mark on the environment. Teams participated in a local cleanup at Chandler Pond, removed waste from surrounding parklands, and took part in an Arbor Day tree-planting event in support of campus environmental efforts.
Mentorship remained a cornerstone of their service. BC welcomed students from Mothers for Justice and Equality for campus tours and student-athlete panels, fostering dialogue and inspiration. Through a Pen Pal mentorship program with Boston middle schools, they built lasting relationships through regular correspondence. Their outreach continued through strong partnerships with the BC Campus School, Best Buddies, Team Impact, and Special Olympics—organizations that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They also worked with Boston Catholic Charities to mentor youth and assist individuals reintegrating from marginalized backgrounds. In partnership with the Read Aloud literacy initiative, BC student-athletes visited a local middle school twice a month to promote literacy and share the joy of reading.
Erik Moses, Fiesta Bowl Executive Director & CEO, shared, “Boston College’s 700+ student-athletes used their platform to raise the spirits and enhance the lives of youth, adults and seniors across their community’s population. Through all of the rapid changes in collegiate athletics, we hope that universities and their athletic departments continue to value and provide opportunities for student-athletes to serve the community.”
Boston College’s unwavering commitment to service and leadership off the field exemplified the true spirit of student-athlete engagement. Their dedication inspired those around them and left a lasting impact on the community.
Congratulations to Boston College Athletics on this well-earned recognition. We were honored to share their incredible work as part of the Team Up 4 Community platform.
Read the full story here: https://bceagles.com/news/2025/6/10/boston-college-athletics-bc-athletics-named-finalist-for-2025-community-service-award
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