--- title: "STAND Book Fundraiser: The Mission of the JCU Community" description: Students in the STAND club at JCU band together with the greater JCU community to make an impact on a local and global level. Read more here! image: https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/STAND.jpg --- [![JCULogo1](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo1.png?width=300&height=80&name=JCULogo1.png "JCULogo1")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) [![JCULogo2](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/JCULogo2.png?width=300&height=82&name=JCULogo2.png "JCULogo2")](https://blog.johncabot.edu/blog?hsLang=en) - [Undergraduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/undergraduate) - [Graduate](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/graduate) - [Study Abroad](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/study-abroad) - [Italian](https://blog.johncabot.edu/it/blog) - [Website](https://www.johncabot.edu/) - Filter By Topics - Scegli Il Topic # STAND Book Fundraiser: The Mission of the JCU Community January 27, 2023 SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/stand-book-fundraiser-the-mission-of-the-jcu-community](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/stand-book-fundraiser-the-mission-of-the-jcu-community) ![Students in the club's room for STAND book fundraiser](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/STAND.jpg) SHARE [mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/stand-book-fundraiser-the-mission-of-the-jcu-community](mailto:?body=https://blog.johncabot.edu/stand-book-fundraiser-the-mission-of-the-jcu-community) ![John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hubfs/JCUCrestWhiteonBlue-1.jpg) Written By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) Topic [Student Life](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/student-life), [Community](https://blog.johncabot.edu/tag/community) The community at [John Cabot University](https://www.johncabot.edu) is diverse, open-minded, and tight-knit. Intending to gain a global perspective and an outlook that aims to inspire transformative change worldwide, students take the lead in bringing their dreams to fruition. Many [clubs and organizations](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/default.aspx) exist on campus, where students band together with like-minded peers to lead events, trips, meetings, collaborations, and fundraisers that align with their goals. The [JCU STAND](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/stand.aspx) branch was created in 2009 and was the first of its kind in Europe. Members of this club are committed to this student-led international NGO that focuses on human rights issues around the globe. [JCU](https://www.johncabot.edu) students have found impactful ways to fundraise for their mission, making a difference in the lives of many. Continue reading to learn more about STAND’s mission and how students are fundraising for change.   ##### Fundraising to Make an Impact At the end of every semester, [STAND](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/stand.aspx)collects used textbooks that are no longer needed by students. They hold onto them until the start of the next semester or summer session, where they then offer them to students in need in exchange for a voluntary donation to the club. Not only does this raise money for the organization’s mission, but it also keeps textbooks in circulation and provides access to students who need them. In just the first day of one of their book sales, [STAND](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/stand.aspx) raised over 8,000 euros, which they were able to split up into donations made to various local charities, such as the local women’s shelters, foster care centers, refugee centers, soup kitchens, and more.   ![image2-Jan-26-2023-06-33-10-1599-PM](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/image2-Jan-26-2023-06-33-10-1599-PM.jpg?width=2048&height=1152&name=image2-Jan-26-2023-06-33-10-1599-PM.jpg) *The JCU STAND branch’s book fundraiser benefits local and global human rights initiatives*   ##### Supporting Human Rights at JCU In a commitment to support human rights, [STAND](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/stand.aspx) once raised 10,000 euros from fundraising and built a house for refugees in Sudan with the proceeds, making an impact on the most vulnerable populations. With a mission to end genocide and other mass atrocities around the world, the [JCU](https://www.johncabot.edu) community is honoring the efforts of this NGO with all of its hard work. The [JCU STAND](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/stand.aspx) chapter extends the organization’s mission to various additional human rights issues and focuses on improving the lives of refugees and migrants here in Rome, Italy. The club actively promotes their goals as they work to raise awareness of important social issues that are affecting its immediate community. Through advocating for disproportionately affected communities, [STAND](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/stand.aspx) members can pursue improved living conditions for all.   ![image3-Jan-26-2023-06-33-10-0268-PM](https://blog.johncabot.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/image3-Jan-26-2023-06-33-10-0268-PM.jpg?width=2048&height=1152&name=image3-Jan-26-2023-06-33-10-0268-PM.jpg) *STAND members collaborate to raise awareness on several social issues* ##### Prioritizing Community Service as a Student Body Fundraising is one major component of [STAND](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/stand.aspx), but students don’t stop there. While they [**study abroad in Rome**](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/study-abroad-rome-italy/default.aspx), students who are members of[STAND](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/clubs/stand.aspx) get to participate in a very community service-oriented club. Aiming their efforts at serving underprivileged communities within Rome, students of STAND work closely with the [Office of Community Service](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/student-activities/community-service/default.aspx). Together, they can plan service projects and events, garner support for their mission, and raise awareness of the issues impacting the local communities. These priorities reflect the profound desire for the greater [JCU](https://www.johncabot.edu) community to positively impact the world around them through shared knowledge, collaboration, and innovation.   **Interested in attending our** [**American University in Rome**](https://www.johncabot.edu/)**?** **Contact John Cabot University for more information.** [Previous Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/3-cities-in-italy-to-visit-when-you-study-abroad-in-rome?hsLang=en) [View all posts](https://blog.johncabot.edu) [Next Post](https://blog.johncabot.edu/why-take-a-for-credit-internship-this-spring-at-john-cabot?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe Here! ### Recommended Reading [Student Life](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/student-life?hsLang=en) [Community](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/community?hsLang=en) ##### [Staying Active While Studying Abroad at John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/staying-active-studying-rome?hsLang=en) By [Lauren Brondyke](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/lauren-brondyke) / May 22, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/staying-active-studying-rome?hsLang=en) [Student Life](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/student-life?hsLang=en) [Community](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/community?hsLang=en) ##### [Top 3 Student Clubs to Join at John Cabot University in Rome](https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-life-clubs-jcu-rome?hsLang=en) By [Elba Maria Peña](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/elba-maria-peña) / May 8, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/student-life-clubs-jcu-rome?hsLang=en) [Student Life](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/student-life?hsLang=en) [Community](https://blog.johncabot.edu/topic/community?hsLang=en) ##### [John Cabot University’s Campuses in Rome](https://blog.johncabot.edu/campuses-rome?hsLang=en) By [John Cabot University](https://blog.johncabot.edu/author/jcuadmissions) / May 6, 2026 [Continue Reading](https://blog.johncabot.edu/campuses-rome?hsLang=en) ### Subscribe and stay up to date ### Subscribe and stay up to date - [Academics](https://www.johncabot.edu/academics/default.aspx) - [Admissions](https://www.johncabot.edu/admissions/default.aspx) - [Student Life](https://www.johncabot.edu/student-life/default.aspx) - [About JCU](https://www.johncabot.edu/about-jcu/default.aspx) - [Studenti Italiani](https://www.johncabot.edu/universita-americana/default.aspx) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/JohnCabotUniversity) - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/JohnCabotRome) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/school/john-cabot-university/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/JohnCabotUniversity) - [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/johncabotuniversity) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/phone.svg) [+39066819121](tel:+39066819121) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/email.svg) [admissions@johncabot.edu](mailto:admissions@johncabot.edu) ![](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/3067823/address.svg) Via della Lungara 233 00165 Rome, Italy [©](https://a.cms.omniupdate.com/11/?skin=oucampus&account=john-cabot&site=www&action=de&path=/default.pcf) 2025 John Cabot University ### Request Info »