In keeping with service, one of the four cornerstones of APU, freshmen and transfer students are required to participate in City Links, a one-day service opportunity that emphasizes community service.
The Center for Student Action program coordinator for local ministries Jacob Arzaga described what he saw for the future of this ministry as well as what he expects students to get out of this experience.
“We are moving in the direction of, yes, this is a service requirement piece, but this is an opportunity to show God’s love and extend his grace and be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community,” Arzaga said. “Not to keep this [work] here at APU or when we go on mission trips to Mexico or around the world, but really right down the street of people you walk by on a daily basis.”
According to the Center for Student Action, students have the opportunity to volunteer at locations such as Foothill Vista Homes, Valleydale Elementary School, New Onto Others thrift store and Foothill Community Church.
Last weekend, MyThirdPlace had students at its location for decorating and remodeling of rooms. Adrian Greer, founder of the organization, uploaded photos to Instagram to share some memorable times with the Alpha Group that served.
“[City Links] reminded me of how fulfilling it is to do things without expecting anything back and what it means to work hard,” said freshman liberal studies major Ciara Berry.
This semester City Links projects took place Sept. 20 and 27. The last project will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4.
For more information about City Links and how to get involved contact the Center for Student Action Office at (626) 815-6000, Ext. 3027 or by email at cfsa@apu.edu.