Jan and Bud Richter Center
Jan and Bud Richter Center
Explore the Richter Center
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.
News and Events
There are new service opportunities and events happening at the Richter Center. See some of our highlighted activities and opportunities below.
Save the Date: Community Service Opportunities Fair!
When: January 28, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: The Ballroom of the Resnick Student Union
When students partner with local community benefit organizations a unique opportunity arises for students to develop a better understanding of the comprehensive needs that exist in the community. These partnerships provide students with valuable learning experiences and community agencies with a valuable pool of potential volunteers, interns, and even employees.
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!
Volunteer with Us at Poverello House!
Volunteer with Us at Poverello House — Papa Mike’s Café
Join our Alternative Break Student Leaders for a one-day service event during Thanksgiving
Break at Papa Mike’s Café. Together, we’ll be serving meals and supporting the unhoused
community during this season of gratitude and giving.
Date: Monday, November 24
Shift Options: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lunch provided.