Students, Faculty, and Staff Give Back to the Communit by Supporting 58 Regional Organizations

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky., – (Oct. 28, 2026) On Oct. 13, 2026, Thomas More University celebrated its seventh Saints Serve Day – a tradition that unites the University community through service and connection.

Established in 2021, Saints Serve saw more than 1,100 Thomas More students, faculty, staff, alumni, and trustees who opted to take the “day on, rather than a day off” to give back to 58 community nonprofits and civic organizations across Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. Normal campus activities were suspended so all traditional students and employees could participate.  

“Service and stewardship are two of our four Characteristics of a Saint. Along with hospitality and humility, they reflect the values at the heart of who we are as a University and, more importantly, who we strive to become, “said Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., president of Thomas More University. “When we serve we discover that even small acts of kindness can make a lasting difference, and I hope that Saints Serve becomes more than a day on the calendar—I hope it becomes a habit of the heart.”

THE IMPACT OF SERVICE

Participants signed up for activities across a wide variety of organizations including: 1N5, Be Concerned, Best Point Education and Behavioral Health, Boone County Conservation District, Brighton Center, Carmel Manor, Center for Great Neighborhoods, Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society, Cincinnati Nature Center, Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, City of Crestview Hills, Civic Garden Center, Easterseals Disability and Community Services, Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, Empower Youth, Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy, Freestore Food Bank, Gorman Heritage Farm, Great Parks of Hamilton County, Habitat for Humanity, Historic Linden Grove Cemetery, Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky, Kenton County Conservation District, Kenton County Library, La Soupe, Lydia’s House, Madonna House of Northern Kentucky, Madonna Manor, Master Provisions, Matthew 25 Ministries, Meals on Wheels, Milestones Inc., New Hope Center, New Life Furniture Bank, Parish Kitchen, Project Linus, Rooms with Love, Rose Garden Home Mission, Santa Maria Community Services, Shelterhouse, Sisters of Divine Providence, SPCA Cincinnati, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Walburg Monastery, and Wasson Way.

“Once again, it was great to see our University come together to make a meaningful difference in our community,” said Kelly French, DPA, senior vice president and University dean. “Saints Serve reflects our commitment to Catholic social teaching and our shared responsibility to care for others.”

High-resolution photos from the Fall 2026 Saints Serve are available here.

The next Saints Serve Day is scheduled for Tues., Apr. 13, 2027. To learn more or become a partner site for the next Saints Serve, please visit tmuky.us/serve. 

About Thomas More University

Founded in 1921, Thomas More University stands as a beacon of academic excellence and innovation, challenging students to Make It More. Deeply rooted in the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, this timeless foundation supports a transformative educational experience as students looking to Be More are guided in the pursuit of knowledge, ethical leadership, and the integration of faith and reason. Through the high-quality, liberal arts education provided at Thomas More, students examine the ultimate meaning of life, their place in the world, and their responsibility to others which leads to the ability to think critically and contribute meaningfully to the world. Serving more than 2,400 students, Thomas More takes its place as the premier Catholic university in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region, being named one of the 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. by the Wall Street Journal. For more, visit thomasmore.edu.