September 22, 2023/12a 

Erie Pa— As always, Give Day starts off with a prep rally, and this year there was a record breaking 1,400 Gannon University volunteers were registered to serve the Gannon and Erie community.  

Gannon Universities only service sorority on campus, Gamma Sigma Sigma, was given the opportunity to volunteer at the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants agricultural training gardens.  

Gamma Sigma Sigma was given the task of weeding in the agricultural training gardens.  

The agricultural training gardens is a place for refugees and immigrants to plant fruits and vegetables that they may be missing from where they are originally from.  

Junior Biology major, Victoria Holmes serves as the Treasurer and Zebrahood Chair in Gamma Sigma Sigma. When asked what service meant to her, she said: 

“Service means choosing to spend my time giving back and reflecting on all the things I must be grateful for. It’s just an overall good way to reflect and take a step back.” 

When discussing what Give Day means to Holmes, and what her favorite part of Give Day is, Holmes expresses:  

“[Give Day] exposes me to organizations and things I wouldn’t otherwise be a part of. I am grateful for the opportunity Give Day affords me to continue to grow and learn as a person. My favorite part of Give Day is getting to connect with new people and learn more about the community Gannon is a part of through service.”  

Give Day is a perfect opportunity to allow students, alumni, faculty, and staff to give back to the Gannon and Erie community. Over 45 sites in Erie and Ruskin were serviced this year for Give Day.  

For those who missed Give Day, and do not want to wait until next Fall, fret not, there is Day of Caring in the Spring that students, faculty, and staff can register for.