500 Regent Freshmen Step Up to Help Communities in Crisis

August 21, 2025

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (August 21, 2025) — In a powerful display of service and unity, 500 incoming freshmen at Regent University kicked off their college journey by volunteering with Operation Blessing to support disaster relief and hunger relief efforts across the country.

As part of Regent’s annual Welcome Week, students assembled approximately 1,200 hunger relief bags for local Hampton Roads residents. They also packed 3,480 hygiene kits and 2,000 disaster relief kits to be distributed by Operation Blessing’s Global Disaster Response team to communities impacted by hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters.

Packing meal kits: Regent University students making a difference with Operation Blessing service

“It’s a blessing to give back to the community and help those in need,” said Adam Williams, Dean of Students at Regent University. “These students are beginning their college experience by serving others. That’s a powerful example of our mission in action. Christian Leadership to Change the World is more than just our motto—it’s the heartbeat of our university.”

The event reflects Regent’s ongoing commitment to service and faith-driven impact, empowering students to make a difference from day one.

To support Operation Blessing’s mission or explore volunteer opportunities, visit ob.org/donate or email volunteer@ob.org.

About Regent University

Founded in 1977, Regent University is America’s premier Christian university, with nearly 14,000 students studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in more than 150 areas of study, including business, communication and the arts, counseling, cybersecurity, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, nursing, healthcare, and psychology. Regent University has been ranked the #1 Best Accredited Online College in the United States (Study.com, 2020), the #1 Safest College Campus in Virginia (YourLocalSecurity, 2021), and the #1 Best Online Bachelor’s Program in Virginia for 13 years in a row (U.S. News & World Report, 2025).

About Operation Blessing

Based in Virginia Beach, Va, Operation Blessing (OB) provides humanitarian services such as strategic disaster relief, medical aid, hunger relief, clean water, and community development. Founded in 1978, Operation Blessing has touched the lives of millions of people in more than 90 countries and every state. For more information on Operation Blessing, please visit www.ob.org

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