deneen zarada Community Service Memorial Fund
The deneen zarada Community Service Fund was created by friends and family in 2019 to honor deneen zarada, who graduated from Boston University in 2002. As a student, deneen helped foster a vibrant community on-campus and inspired those around her to get involved and make a difference in the community. This memorial fund honors deneen’s commitment to and service and ensures that BU students have access to the Community Service Center’s programs, regardless of their financial situation.
Our goal is to raise $65,000 over the next few years to fund scholarships for the CSC’s Alternative Service Breaks (ASB) program. Alternative Service Breaks is a weeklong volunteer opportunity during spring break that brings BU students and community members together through service. Through the program, volunteers build genuine connections between fellow program participants and their host community, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity, diversity, intentional service, and a deeper understanding of social justice.
The Community Service Center wants to make it possible for every student to participate in ASB, no matter their ability to pay. By making a gift to the deneen zarada Community Service Fund, you will help service-minded students access the program and make a difference in communities across the US.
Thank you for supporting the Community Service Center and for investing in the next generation of change-makers!
Meet deneen
Over the course of her career at Boston University, deneen zarada (SAR’02) demonstrated outstanding leadership and programming skills through tireless involvement on campus. deneen served as a First-Year Student Outreach Project (FYSOP) Program Manager and FYSOP Coordinator at the Community Service Center (CSC). During her time at the CSC, deneen was committed to giving back to the greater Boston community through service.
Share Your Stories of deneen
deneen was an inspiration to those around her and her memory endures. To commemorate the 20th anniversary of her passing, we would love for you to share your favorite memories of deneen. Feel free to use the link below to submit your stories, photos, and video messages. We’ll be compiling and sharing these messages here in the coming months.
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