Jan and Bud Richter Center

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21,674 21,674 Fresno State community members were involved in service during the 23-24 academic year.

1,439,065 1,439,065 hours were provided to the community in the 23-24 academic year.

$57.2 There was an estimated $57.2 million in total economic impact on the community in the 23-24 academic year.

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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.

Spring Into Service Opportunities!

The Richter Center has two amazing one-day service opportunities coming up, and we’d love for you to be a part of them. Whether you’re passionate about helping animals or enjoy working with kids, there’s a meaningful way for you to give back and make a real impact in our Fresno community! There are two service projects to choose from.

🐶 Friday, May 2 | 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Valley Animal Center
Help out at the animal shelter and show some love to our furry friends. It’s a great way to give back and get your puppy fix.

🏀 Saturday, May 3 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.at the Hidalgo Elementary School
Join Every Neighborhood Partnership for Saturday Sports! You’ll spend the morning playing games, making crafts, and creating fun memories with elementary school kids.

Follow the link below to learn more on our events page and sign up today!Learn More!

Upcoming Blood Drive!

Benefiting the Central California Blood Center

The Blood Drives will be on campus in the following locations on each of the below dates: RSU 107, Memorial Gardens and the Free Speech Area.

April 29th: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
April 30th: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
May 1st: 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

To donate blood you must:

be in good general health,
weigh a minimum of 110 pounds,
and be at least 17 years old.

A photo ID is required at donor registration. Please eat a good meal and drink plenty of fluids four hours prior to donation. Donating blood is not painful and takes less than an hour. YOUR donation could save up to three lives!Schedule Today!

Recruitment Fair Coming Soon!

The Richter Center is hosting a recruitment event for all Fresno State students. Come explore leadership and volunteer opportunities, gift card giveaways, activities and more!

Where: USU Balcony
When: Wednesday, March 12th and Tuesday, April 22nd
Time: 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

We look forward to seeing you at the Recruitment Fair!

Learn More Here

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