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Service to the surrounding community is one of AOP’s fundamental objectives. The organization currently engages with the community through the following projects.

Current Initiatives

Letters Against Isolation

Join us in our summer community service project: Letters Against Isolation. This initiative will have us write warm, conversational letters to be sent to isolated seniors across the globe. For more info, contact mary.e.simmons@usm.edu.

community service projects

Past Community Service Projects

• The Big Event (April) (Annual USM Community Service Day)
  • AOP volunteered at YMCA in 2025 Big Event with USM students
  • AOP volunteered at YMCA in 2026 Big Event with USM students
• Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program 
  • AOP volunteered in Long Beach, MS in 2025 beach clean up project
• Cards of Caring (Annual Initiative)
  • AOP distributed holiday cards to local nursing homes and assisted living communities
• Embracing Our Elderly (Reoccurring Initiative)
  • AOP collected hygiene items and snacks for distribution to local nursing homes and assisted living communities
• Snacks for Support (Reoccurring Initiative)
  • AOP collected snacks and drinks for Forrest General Hospital's Cancer Center
• Make Your Mark
  • AOP partnered with Edwards Street Fellowship to decorate shopping bags for their food pantry
• Homebaked for Holidays
• Cans for Collegiates Campaign
• Blessings in a Backpack
• McCarty Scholars' Drive
• Coats for Comfort

Resources for Finding Volunteer Opportunities

• Center for Community Engagement
• Volunteer Match
• Volunteer USM

Need Our Help?

If you have a community service event you would like our committee to help staff or need help publicizing your community service, let%20us%20know.  We are here to help each other.