The Scoop on Service: Inside Greenville University’s Do Good Club

Published: March 22, 2026

Author: Lydia Cahill

On March 1, the Do Good Club partnered with the Greenville Student Government Association (GSGA) to serve beyond campus and engage the wider Greenville community.

Service is a central part of Greenville University’s Christ-centered mission. Students like Madison Carter, leader of the Do Good Club, bring that mission to life through meaningful, hands-on opportunities.

Carter, a senior biology and chemistry major, founded the club to create a tangible connection between Greenville’s mission and everyday action.

“As Christians, we are called to a life of service,” Carter said. “To fully live out our mission as followers of Christ, we must learn to serve others.”

Since its founding, the Do Good Club has continued to grow and expand its impact. With the support of advisor Scott Pattenaude and a partnership with GSGA, the club now organizes service initiatives throughout the year, including campus-wide service days.

Carter reflected on some of the club’s recent projects.

“We partnered with GSGA for a day of service last year, and it was a lot of fun to bring students together to serve our community,” she said. “We visited a nursing home and spent time playing games with residents.”

The club has also supported local churches and organizations.

Photo from March 2025 service day with GSGA

“We painted the basement of a local church, and this past semester we partnered with the Restore Network,” Carter added. “We helped with events that created fellowship opportunities for foster families.”

Located in a close-knit town, Greenville University offers students the opportunity to build relationships both on campus and within the broader community. The Do Good Club plays a key role in fostering those connections.

Students often begin to recognize familiar faces at local restaurants, grocery stores, and around town. Through shared service experiences, those interactions grow into meaningful relationships.

“I see the Do Good Club impacting its members, campus culture, and the community by bringing people together,” Carter said. “When we work together, we can do so much good.”

The Do Good Club continues to create opportunities for students to serve, connect, and grow.

Service, community, and purpose come together through the Do Good Club, making it a meaningful part of campus life. Students interested in getting involved can contact the club for more information.