joe mertz center

Huntington University's Joe Mertz Center for Volunteer Service is a student-directed organization that mobilizes the campus community for Christian service. The Joe Mertz Center involves students in the local community, instills a lifelong tendency toward service, and promotes the idea that one person can make a difference. You can get involved with the JMC by either signing up at the beginning of fall term, or by calling the JMC office (located in the upper level of the HUB) anytime throughout the year at 260-358-3696.

Founded in 1992, the Joe Mertz Center has become and integral part of Huntington University campus life. Many students, faculty and staff give generously of their time and talents to serve God and His people. More than 70% of resident students are involved in some form of volunteer service, and more than 10,000 hours of labor are contributed by the campus community each year.

Our Mission:

Involve students in meeting the specific needs of the community.
Instill a tendency towards service, realizing one person can make a difference.
Inspire a lifelong commitment to unselfish acts.

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Call us at 260-358-3696

Or email us at jmc@huntington.edu

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Impact on India Continues

The sari and tunic-clad students screened footage of the Vacation Bible School activities they organized for the girls in the Home of Love, and shared personal testimonies of how they fell in love with the children and the mission the Home supports. It led the team to present their new commitment to help raise $20,000 to build a dormitory for the 70 girls that live in the Home, and ask the Huntington community for support.

Two HU students recognized with the 2012 PACE Servant Leadership Award

This year, Liz Smith, a junior psychology and sociology major from Berne, Ind., and Jessica Krause, a junior psychology major from Waseca, Minn., were recognized with the PACE Servant Leadership Award.

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