COMMUNITY SERVICE
At New Jersey Institute of Technology, the athletic department prides itself on giving back to the local community. Student-athletes, coaches and other members of the athletic staff participate in a variety of activities throughout the year.
Below is a listing of activities where the NJIT athletic teams have been involved in community service projects during the 2008-2009 school year.
Men's Soccer
October 21, 2007 -- Players and coaches of the NJIT men's soccer team performed community service on Sunday, October 21, spending all afternoon in Metuchen, NJ, assisting the Women Helping Women organization by moving heavy furniture. Press Release
April 13, 2008 -- Coaches and student-athletes from the NJIT men's soccer team volunteered their time on April 13 to assist "New Eyes for the Needy", a charitable organization that purchases new prescription glasses for poor people in the United States and recycles glasses for distribution to indigent people overseas.
Press Release
Newsletter
Women's Soccer
-- Apr. 19, 2010 -- The members of the NJIT Women's Soccer team partnered with FISH, Inc. to collect and provide clothing to those in need. On April 18th, the team volunteered its time by sorting through clothing apparel and other accessories for qualified families of the non profit organization located in the Dunellen, NJ area. Full Release
-- Dec. 6, 2008 -- Coaches and student-athletes from the NJIT women's soccer team volunteered their time on December 6 to assist in Painting at Valley Settlement House, a non-profit social service agency servicing in West Orange, South Orange, East Orange and Orange. Press Release/Photo Gallery
-- May 8, 2008 -- Women's Soccer team was in attendance at the 10th Annual Jersey Care Day on May 8, assisting in cleaning up parks and planting trees around the city and its public parks. Press Release
Women's Volleyball
May 8, 2008 -- Women's Volleyball team was in attendance at the 10th Annual Jersey Care Day on May 8, assisting in cleaning up parks and planting trees around the city and its public parks. Press Release
Women's Basketball
January 18, 2008 -- The NJIT women's basketball team helped out at the Good Will Rescue Mission in Newark, NJ organizing men's and women's clothing.
Men's Basketball
January 22, 2008 -- The NJIT men's basketball team took advantage of the free time afforded by Winter Break to undertake several community service projects. Press Release
Men's Volleyball
October 28, 2009 -- The NJIT Men's Volleyball team participated in a community service project for "NJIT Make a Difference Day." Press Release
May 8, 2008 -- Men's Volleyball team was in attendance at the 10th Annual Jersey Care Day on May 8, assisting in cleaning up parks and planting trees around the city and its public parks. Press Release
Track & Field
January 16, 2009 -- NJIT’s track & field team has extended their arms toward helping the homeless, sick children, and even hospitals. However, on January 16, 2009, they felt the urge to lengthen their strides toward helping women specifically. Full Release
Photo Gallery
Running in a 5k race is easy; it’s working one that’s difficult. However, despite all the hard work involved in making this event happen, the NJIT track and field team found this to be a rewarding and worthwhile experience.
Full Release
Men's and Women's Tennis
February 4 -- Coaches and student-athletes from the NJIT men's and women’s tennis teams volunteered their time on February 4 to assist the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, in helping to assemble fundraising mailings. Full Release