GVSU now has its own chapter of Habitat for Humanity working with area chapters in Ottawa and Kent counties. In all, more than 30 area organizations benefit from the volunteer work of Grand Valley students. They come to us after 'Campus Life Night' and others come because their academic program or a particular class has a requirement that they do a service project. They benefit by learning about themselves, their academic program, and the community. There's a way to connect every academic major to involvement in the community.
Cooper adds that the spirit of community service continues even after graduation.
Several GVSU graduates are now employed full-time in west Michigan human service organizations where they previously served as volunteers during their student years. They may also help out with cleaning and office work.