FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Day for Saint Leo Returns April 9 with Expanded Focus on Service, Community Impact
New volunteer opportunities invite the community to give back during the 24-hour giving campaign
ST. LEO, Fla. (March 27, 2026) – Day for Saint Leo, the university’s annual 24-hour giving campaign, returns April 9 with an expanded emphasis on service. For the first time, the university is opening its volunteer projects to the broader community, inviting members of the public to give back alongside students, alumni, faculty, and staff in support of Saint Leo’s mission of service.
The new volunteer opportunities are designed to make a meaningful impact both on and off campus during Day for Saint Leo. Flexible shifts of at least one hour are available, and volunteers can sign up online at grasshoppersignup.com/respond/168a888f-f58e-46bb-ba81-395af33a00f8.
“Day for Saint Leo is more than a fundraiser. It’s a reflection of our commitment to service and the shared responsibility we have to uplift others,” said Stephen Kubasek, vice president of university advancement. “Whether through giving or volunteering, every act of generosity helps expand opportunities for our students and strengthens the communities we serve.”
Student volunteers will receive a $10 credit to donate to the Day for Saint Leo cause of their choice, reinforcing the university’s commitment to service as a core value. In addition, the top ten university organizations with the most unique donors by the close of the 24-hour giving campaign will receive a portion of a $25,000 challenge gift.
Beginning April 9, donations can be made throughout the 24-hour event at giving.saintleo.edu to support more than 40 programs, including scholarships, academic programs, and student life experiences.
The 2025 giving campaign generated more than 1,000 contributions in just 24 hours, becoming the most successful giving effort in the university’s history. Organizers aim to build on that success this year by increasing engagement and expanding service participation across the Saint Leo community.
Learn more about Day for Saint Leo and how you can take part at giving.saintleo.edu.
About Saint Leo University:
Founded in 1889, Saint Leo University is a leading Catholic Benedictine institution serving learners of all backgrounds and ages with a commitment to excellence, community, and respect. The nonprofit university is known for providing a values-based education in the liberal arts tradition and a community of belonging for those who seek a greater purpose in life. Saint Leo University is regionally accredited and offers a campus in the Tampa Bay area of Florida, regional education centers, and online programs. Learn more at saintleo.edu.
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Saint Leo University students during a 2025 service event.
Media Contacts:
Caroline Jorgensen, director of external communications and social media, caroline.jorgensen@saintleo.edu or (352) 588-7859.
Audra Butler, communications manager, audra.butler@saintleo.edu or (352) 588-7713.
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Audra Butler
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Saint Leo University
33701 County Road 52
St. Leo, FL 33574
saintleo.edu |
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p. (352) 588-7713 c. (813) 690-0690
e. audra.butler@saintleo.edu |
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