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Jan and Bud Richter Center

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16,370 16,370 Fresno State community members were involved in service during the 24-25 academic year.
1,608,427 1,608,427 hours were provided to the community in the 24-25 academic year.
$66.5 There was an estimated $66.5 million in total economic impact on the community in the 24-25 academic year.

 

About Us

About Us

Our Programs

Our Programs

What's New?

What's New?

News and Events

There are new service opportunities and events happening at the Richter Center. See some of our highlighted activities and opportunities below.

Fresno State 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive
Sponsored by LEAD California
Hosted by the Richter Center in partnership with the Central California Blood Center

Join students, faculty, staff, and community members for a four-day campus blood drive held in remembrance of 9/11. Give the gift of life while honoring those who lost their lives and the heroes who served.

When & Where:

Monday,  9/15 from 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Mobile unit by the Speakers Platform
Incentive: Dutch Bros voucher (redeemable Tue or Wed)

Tuesday & Wednesday, 9/16 & 9/17 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Resnick Student Union 106 and mobile units at Speakers Platform & Memorial Gardens
Incentive: Dutch Bros voucher (redeemable Tue or Wed)

Thursday, 9/18 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Resnick Student Union 106 and mobile units at Speakers Platform & Memorial Gardens
Incentive: Vintage Central California Blood Center T-shirtLearn More!

Become a Blood Center Ambassador

We’re looking for dedicated students, staff, and faculty to help us spread the word. This is a meaningful, low-commitment volunteer opportunity that works with your schedule.
What Ambassadors Do:
  • Forward pre-drafted emails to your networks
  • Share social media content created by the Blood Center and Richter Center
  • Help distribute flyers and promote the drives
  • Volunteer if you're available
Want to get creative or more hands-on? Students can also:
  • Design posters and social media graphics
  • Create chalk art around campus
  • Volunteer during blood drives
Learn More and Sign Up Here

Commuter Connections: Get Involved!

The Richter Center is launching Commuter Connections, a bi-semester e-newsletter specifically designed for the commuter student population.

The newsletter aims to connect students who commute to campus with meaningful volunteer opportunities and nonprofit organizations throughout Tulare, Kings, Madera, and Mariposa Counties. Our goal is to help commuter students stay informed, feel engaged, and get involved in their communities.

How you can help grow our connections:

  • Connect us with local nonprofits: If you’re aware of nonprofit organizations in the counties mentioned above, please encourage them to submit their information via this form so we can feature them in future newsletters:
    Nonprofit Submission Form

  • Sign up for the newsletter below.
Commuter Connections Newsletter

Get Plugged-In to Service!

Connect with us to learn more about Fresno State's service efforts. Tag @richtercenter or use #FresnoStateServes to share your service experiences with us.