Community Engagement

Holy Cross Students visit Rice Square School in Worcester to assist them in making Tape Art animals representing their cultural heritage on April 3rd, 2025

Building a Stronger Community, Together

Holy Cross is a part of Worcester. Here's how we partner with our neighbors, how you can get involved and how we dedicate ourselves to the city we call home.

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Holy Cross Psychology Professor Florence Angorra works with Holy Cross students Isabella Ruel ’25 and Angel Collazo ’26 as they conduct research with Worcester students at the Eco Terium in Worcester, Massachusetts

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Carnegie Foundation Elective Classifications

Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

Holy Cross has been recognized with the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (CE), an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

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Partner With Holy Cross

Holy Cross has had success in developing lasting relationships with our community partners. Here are a few ways perspective community partners can engage with the College.

Contact Us

If you're looking for volunteers, interns, or general support for your organization, tell us more about your interests, and a member of our team will follow up.
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Host an Internship

Inquire about establishing an internship through the Center for Career Development.
Contact Center for Career Development
Participate in Community-Based Learning

Determine if your organization may be able to partner with the Donelan Office of Community-Based Learning, Teaching, and Engaged Scholarship to bring scholarly and service work together for students.
Contact Donelan Office
Request Volunteers

Student Programs for Urban Development (SPUD) is a community service organization sponsored by the Chaplains' Office. The largest student organization at Holy Cross, SPUD facilitates service experiences in the Worcester community.
Contact Chaplains Office
Participate in a Federal Work-Study Community Service Program

The office of Government and Community Relations (GCR) coordinates placements of Community Service Work-Study students with eligible Worcester nonprofits and community partners. Learn more about hosting a student and current opportunities through the Federal Work-Study's Community Service program.
Contact Government & Community Relations
Host an Event on Campus

Holy Cross offers a variety of events and hospitality services, including event planning and catering, on-campus dining, and facilities for conferences and other special occasions.
Contact Hospitality Services
Attend a Campus Event

From art exhibits to athletics events, we have a variety of ways for the Worcester community to engage with Holy Cross.
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Visit Holy Cross

Experience special events and programs, such as lectures, concerts and performances, our art gallery, athletic competitions, and more.

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The Cantor Art Gallery

Exhibitions at The Cantor are always free and open to the public. Additionally, most programs are also open to the public, and the collection is available for viewing by request.
Cantor Art Gallery
Artist Residencies

Through a Scholarship in Action grant, Holy Cross and the Worcester Cultural Coalition host residencies at The Prior for local artists.
HC x WCC Grant Program
Performances at The Prior

Worcester families gathered in the Luth Concert Hall during The Prior Performing Arts Center's past season for the Worcester Public Schools All-Elementary Orchestra and Band concert.
Prior Performances
Worcester Public Schools at Holy Cross

We host over 3,000 Worcester students each year for various athletics events.
Community Partner Appreciation

The College hosts an annual reception for community partners that acknowledges the various schools, offices and nonprofits that engage our students.
Lectures, Panels & Discussions

We frequently host public academic lectures, panels and discussions on a variety of topics.
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Get Involved In Worcester

Holy Cross students completed 50,000 volunteer hours in 2024-2025 thanks to academic placement, community service work-study, internships, service and pre-professional roles. Explore ways you can get involved.