CENTER FOR THE COMMON GOOD

Recognizing the dignity of all creation, the St. Thomas of °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Center for the Common Good works with students, alumni, community partners and campus collaborators to promote the formation of justice-oriented people who serve with our local and global partners and who advocate for systems that advance the Common Good.
Service Opportunities
UNIVERSITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
The St. Thomas of °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Center for the Common Good is located in St. Rita Hall, First FloorÂ
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
“Love, when it is true, is always directed away from oneself. It is transcendent. The two-fold commandment of love, therefore, translates into working for the common good, [and] working for the common good is service.â€Â –The Augustine Way
NEWS AND EVENTS
Postgraduate Service Fair
Interested in a year of service after graduation? Meet more than 30+ postgraduate service organizations at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµâ€™s Postgrad Service Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5–7 p.m. in the °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Room, Connelly Center. Snacks and raffle prizes will be available for attendees! MORE...
Thanksgiving Outreach 2025!
Turkey Drive 2025 is here! This year's goal is to collect 260 meal boxes and 115 ShopRite gift cards. In total, the °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Community will be supporting 375 families in the greater Philadelphia region this Thanksgiving. Please consider donating as an individual or with other members of your department/team. Click More Info to pledge your donations! MORE...
2025 Day of Service
The °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ community had its annual St. Thomas of °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Day of Service on September 20th, honoring our patron saint’s legacy of charity and love. Each year, over 5,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni and families come together to serve with local partners across Greater Philadelphia—living out our Augustinian values through meaningful action. MORE...
