Jan and Bud Richter Center
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There are new service opportunities and events happening at the Richter Center. See some of our highlighted activities and opportunities below.
Make a Difference at the Emerging Leaders Retreat!
As part of Fresno State’s Emerging Leaders Retreat, the Richter Center Student Leaders are hosting three one-day service events on Saturday, November 15!
The Emerging Leaders Retreat is a weekend packed with connection, exploration, and fun — a chance to build leadership skills, form new friendships, and give back through meaningful community service, networking, and engaging activities.
Ready to grow, serve, and lead?
Learn more and sign up below!
Jan & Bud Richter Week of Service
Our center was established on November 13, 2007, thanks to the Richters’ generous $3.5 million pledge. Fittingly, November 13 is also World Kindness Day, a reflection of the guiding principle by which the Richters lived their lives: “Do unto others as you would have done unto you.”
We invite you to take part in the fifth annual Richter Week of Service, a week-long celebration of giving back and continuing the Richters’ extraordinary legacy of kindness and community engagement. Several service opportunities will be held throughout the week—join us in honoring Jan and Bud through service.
When: November 15 - November 22, 2025
Where: Various sites and opportunities!
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:
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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.