HPU Community Partners, Service Learning | High Point University

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High Point University is proud to partner with over 20 local community groups and organizations to contribute over 100,000 volunteer hours to the High Point community each year.

Below is a list of some of the organizations that are HPU Serves Partners.

American Red Cross
Greater High Point-Davidson Chapter
815 Phillips Avenue
High Point, NC 27262

The American Red Cross of Greater High Point provides volunteer and internship opportunities to HPU students, and our Vice-President of Student Life serves on the Board.

Boy Scouts of America
Various troop locations across the City of High Point

Boy Scouts of America provides volunteer opportunities to HPU students, faculty, and staff interested in serving as troop leaders.

bbbs Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont
High Point Office:
200 North Main St, 3rd Floor
High Point, NC 27260

The HPU campus chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters partners HPU students with students from Guilford County Elementary Schools. In addition, HPU students have pursued internship opportunities with the overarching Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Piedmont organization.

boysgirlsclub Boys and Girls Club of Greater High Point
1619 West Ward Avenue
High Point, NC 27260

The Boys and Girls Club of Greater High Point provides students with volunteer opportunities with different Boys and Girls Club chapters across High Point. An HPU faculty member also serves on the board.

Community Clinic of High Point
779 N. Main Street
High Point, NC 27262

In addition to student, faculty and staff volunteer opportunities, the Dean of the School of Health Sciences serves on the board.

Communities in Schools of High Point
503 Ferndale Boulevard
High Point, NC 27260

Communities in Schools of High Point provides volunteer and internship opportunities for HPU students, faculty, and staff to nurture young people through mentoring.

Communities in Schools of Randolph Co.
1011 Sunset Avenue
Asheboro, NC 27203

Communities in Schools of Randolph County provides volunteer and internship opportunities for HPU students, faculty, and staff to nurture young people through mentoring.

D-UP
613 Washington Drive
High Point, NC 27260

As a part of the Washington Street Project, D-Up is a partner of the Bonner Leader Program and hosts HPU student volunteers.

Family Crisis Center Archdale/Trinity
218 South Main Street
Asheboro, NC 27203

The Family Crisis Center offers HPU students, faculty, and staff powerful volunteer and internship experiences working with families in crisis.

Family Service of the Piedmont
1401 Long Street
High Point, NC 27262

In addition to volunteer opportunities, the Dean of the School of Business serves on the Board.

Girl Scouts of America
8818 W Market St.
Colfax, NC 27235

Various troop locations across the City of High Point
HPU student volunteers serve as troop leaders and mentors.

Hayden Harman Foundation
613 Washington Drive
High Point, NC 27260

As a part of the Washington Street Project, the Hayden-Harman Foundation is a community partner of the Bonner Leader Program and the AmeriCorps VISTA Program.

highpointjailministry High Point Jail Ministry
507 East Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260

Service Learning classes in Criminal Justice work with inmates, and two faculty members serve on the board.

High Point Regional Ethics Board
601 N. Elm Street
High Point, NC 27262

One religion and one philosophy faculty serves on the board.

Macedonia Family Resource Center
401 Lake Ave
High Point, NC 27260

Macedonia/Learning Together is a community partner site of the Bonner Leader Program and is a service site for multiple service learning courses.

Mental Health Associates of the Triad
910 Mill Ave
High Point, NC 27260

Mental Health Associates of the Triad partners with the HPU Psychology department to provide internship opportunities to Psychology majors/minors.

Open Door Ministries
400 N. Centennial Street
High Point, NC 27262

HPU Civitan Club, SGA, and other student groups regularly serve meals, raise money, and volunteer with Open Door Ministries. They are a regular MLK Day of Service site, and provide faculty and staff amble volunteer opportunities.

Operation Xcel
314 Barker Ave.
Highpoint, NC 27262.

Recognizing the need to prepare children differently for success in the 21st century, Operation Xcel provides future-focused after-school, summer, and mentorship programs. We promote academic development and character growth through individual and target-based objectives, with a focus on individual development and achievement.

Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency
1102 East Market Street
Greensboro, NC 27401

An HPU faculty member serves on the advisory board and the Agency offers volunteer and internship opportunities.

The Salvation Army
301 West Green Drive
High Point, NC 27260

In addition to the many HPU students, faculty, and staff who volunteer with the Salvation Army, the Provost of the University is Chair of the Board.

The Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
121 SW Cloverleaf Pl
High Point, NC 27263

Service Learning courses through the ethics program are regular partners, and volunteer opportunities are always available.

Triad Health Project
620 West English Road
High Point, NC 27262

The Triad Health Project provides volunteer opportunities for HPU students, faculty, and staff.

unitedway United Way of Greater High Point
201 Church Ave
High Point, NC 27262

HPU gives generously to the United Way each year, a faculty member serves on the board, and students, faculty, and staff regularly volunteer with the United Way.

West End Ministries
903 West English Road
High Point, NC 27262

West End Ministries is a community partner site of the Bonner Leader Program and the AmeriCorps VISTA Program, actively works with the Women’s and Gender Studies Program, and is a service site for multiple service learning courses.

YWCA of Greater High Point
112 Gatewood Avenue
High Point, NC 27262

The YWCA is a community partner of the Bonner Leader Program and is a host service site for multiple service learning courses. Additionally, the Women’s and Gender Studies Program Director serves on the YWCA’s Social Justice Committee.

HPU Serves Schools

The following schools welcome student teachers from the HPU Education Department as well as provides volunteer opportunities for HPU students interested in youth education and mentorship.

Allen Jay Preparatory Academy
1201 E. Fairfield Road
High Point, NC 27263