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Founders Week Argos Day of Service

Join the Alumni Association for the annual Day of Service, part of UWF Founder's Week.


Founder's Week Day of Service logo

Be part of something bigger during the University of West Florida’s Founders Week! Join the Alumni Association for our annual Day of Service and celebrate Argo Spirit while giving back to the community. Spend part of your Wednesday making a difference alongside fellow alumni and friends. As a thank-you for volunteering, participants will receive a Founders Week Day of Service t-shirt while supplies last!

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Pensacola-Area Projects

Two alumnae stand with canned items at Manna Food Bank during the 2025 Founders Week Argos Day of Service.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Manna Food Bank

Shifts from 9 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m.

Alumni who register to help at Manna Food Bank will be sorting food and packing boxes for those in need. Day of Service t-shirts will be available while supplies last!

Register for Morning Shift

Register for Afternoon Shift

Cleanup at the Graffiti Bridge

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Join us at the Graffiti Bridge to pick up trash and beautify our city! Day of Service t-shirts will be available while supplies last!

Register for the Cleanup

Questions? Email alumni@uwf.edu.

Founders Week Cup Challenge (UWF Faculty & Staff)

UWF Faculty and staff are invited to participate in the Founders Week Cup Challenge! Earn points for your team on Day of Service by signing up for the Community Garden Service Project on campus.  For more information about the Founders Week Cup Challenge click here.


UWF Emerald Coast Projects

a group of alumni from the uwf emerald coast campus post on the beach with garbage bags

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Argo Pantry Food Donation Drop Off

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Building 2 at UWF Emerald Coast
1170 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Fort Walton Beach

UWF Emerald Coast is collecting non-perishable food and supplies for the Argo Pantry, a free resource for UWF students who are experiencing food insecurity.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Beach Cleanup

10 a.m. - noon

The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Email Maddie Ostrowski (mostrowski@uwf.edu) to register for the UWF Emerald Coast beach cleanup. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes as well as sun protection. Gloves, trash bags and water will be provided. Founders Week Day of Service t-shirts will be available while supplies last.