CENTER FOR THE COMMON GOOD

Recognizing the dignity of all creation, the St. Thomas of Villanova Center for the Common Good works with students, alumni, community partners and campus collaborators to promote the formation of justice-oriented people who serve with our local and global partners and who advocate for systems that advance the Common Good.
Center-Sponsored Opportunities
UNIVERSITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
The St. Thomas of Villanova Center for the Common Good is located in St. Rita Hall, First FloorÂ
“Love, when it is true, is always directed away from oneself. It is transcendent. The two-fold commandment of love, therefore, translates into working for the common good, [and] working for the common good is service.â€Â –The Augustine Way
NEWS AND EVENTS
Sign up for an SJE this Fall!
Make your Fall break meaningful and memorable by serving alongside one of six community partners and connecting with fellow Villanovans along the way. MORE...
Earth Day of Service
In celebration of Earth Week, the Office for Sustainability partnered with Martha’s Community Farm, one of our valued community partners, for a Day of Service. Students and staff came together to volunteer at Martha’s Farm — the largest and most visited food pantry in Montgomery County. Founded in 1996 and transformed into a 'Choice Model' pantry in 2015, Martha’s prioritizes guest health and dignity while providing critical resources to the community. MORE...
2025 Day of Service
Saturday, September 20, 2025: Join the Villanova community for the annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service, honoring our patron saint’s legacy of charity and love. Each year, over 5,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni and families come together to serve with local partners across Greater Philadelphia—living out our Augustinian values through meaningful action. MORE...