Recurring Events
Upcoming Events
World Refugee Day
20 June 2022
World Day Against Human Trafficking
30 July 2022
International Youth Day
12 August 2022
STC Day of Courage in Action
18 September 2022
World Homeless Day
10 October 2022
World Kindness Day
13 November 2022
World Volunteer Day
5 December 2022
Stories from Global Volunteer Day 2022
Global Volunteer Day 2022 was celebrated on 14 May across cities, countries, and continents with a variety of projects. To learn more about the special experiences from this day, we caught up [...]
Event: Caring in the Midst of the Ukraine/Russia Conflict
We’ve seen stories of hope and of horror as the Ukraine/Russia conflict continues. This is why you’re invited to join a special online Family session where we will share updates on how STC cities [...]
Staying Informed
During this time, it is important that we keep ourselves well informed about the events occurring within Ukraine. This requires a dual responsibility of seeking true information and staying away [...]
Stories From the Ground
With the importance that we place in sharing the stories of others, we would be remiss if we did not do the same during this period. If you would like to share your story or experience over the [...]
How You Can Help Ukraine: Three Ways to Give
Dear friends, We are all in shock, and we are afraid. We are united in our concern as lives are threatened, and new pages of history are being written before our eyes. We feel compelled to act, [...]
Storytelling
by Peter DeWit What would you say is the best way to change perspectives and paradigms? May I suggest to you that it is through storytelling? As we tell our stories something happens inside of [...]
New EU-funded ‘EYES’ Project Helps Youth Get Back on their Feet
by Sara Tchaparian Good news! The EU-funded “EYES” project is to be launched by STC this spring, promising to reinforce our mission to underpin neighbourhood and community support to help those [...]
Looking Ahead to 2022
The Help-Files: The Truth Is Here Vol03: Iss01 – Looking Ahead to 2022 2021 is now in the rear-view mirror and our sights are now looking to 2022 and what it has to offer. For Serve the City’s [...]
Remember These Resources?
The Help-Files: The Truth Is Here Vol02: Iss07 – Remember These Resources? During one of the workshops at the recent Serve the City International Forum it became apparent that everyone [...]
City in Focus: Serve the City Detroit
On the 29th of October, Kim and Andy Baligian of Serve the City Detroit were in for a big surprise! During what they thought was an introductory call with representatives from the National [...]
Kindness Breeding Kindness: STC Peninsula Big Volunteer Week
STC Peninsula’s 5th Big Volunteer Week, themed Kindness breeding Kindness, took place from July 13 through July 17. Dave Hahne of STC Peninsula shares some inspiring stories, numbers and quotes [...]
Haircuts, Pancakes and Painting: Big Volunteer Day with STC Amsterdam
On the 26th of June, Serve the City Amsterdam had its Big Volunteer Day. This event included painting, gardening, haircuts, making pancakes for the homeless, and much more. The volunteers [...]
The Habit of Small Kindness
by Peter DeWit (Peter is the volunteer programs and events director of Serve the City Paris. As a unique and dynamic community, Serve the City International is excited to share the independent [...]
To Serve A City
by Mary McColley, Serve the City Paris The sky wears a grey mantle of clouds and the sidewalk is tracked with the black aftermath of rain as I walk towards la Caféothèque, rue de l’Hôtel de [...]
The Honour of Leading Volunteers
Written by Peter DeWit of Serve the City Paris One of the best parts of leading a Serve the City initiative is seeing volunteers enthusiastically join in. It’s been almost three years that [...]