CAP co-leader Jake Poet ’26 said he was proud that CAP was part of the event. 

“We were able to help sort over 7,000 pounds worth of food which equates to about 5,000 meals,” said Poet. “This reinforces how our work with CAP has such a huge impact for the populations we serve, and we are able to support local organizations to best serve populations in need of support.”

The Connecticut Food Share event was just one of CAP’s successes this school year. 

Emily Vasser ’26, MHS ’28, a CAP co-leader, said she was proud of the impactful year the organization is having.
 
“CAP holds many different types of volunteering and donation events. CAP members put together goodie bags and care packages for those in need,” said Vasser. “Other events are interacting with the community in nursing homes, schools and food pantries. An event that stood out was volunteering at the Bethany Harvest Festival. CAP members oversaw the bounce houses. We made sure everyone was safe, but also having fun. This event shows that community service is both fun and makes a difference.”

However, the organization did so much more this year — and pulled in Bobcats from throughout the university.

“We hosted an event called Project Angel Tree where students picked up items youth requested for the holiday on wish lists,” said Poet. “Buying a gift for someone is a tangible way to know that we are helping give someone a good holiday season. We distributed the tags to students around campus, so the entire Quinnipiac community helped to make this event a success.”

CAP and its leaders share a passion for community. Vasser emphasized how small efforts have meaningful impacts.

“Participating in one or two events during the semester reminds you of what good you can do in your community,” said Vasser. 

Being a member of CAP propelled Poet’s career aspirations and journey at Quinnipiac. 

“When I was in high school, I was part of an organization like CAP where we focused on community service, but not to the same scale as what we accomplish with CAP,” Poet said. “My passion for community service has helped lead me to my interest in social work as a profession. I will be pursuing a social work master's degree in the fall.”

With passionate leaders and a hardworking, dedicated team, CAP carries on an important legacy pridefully and triumphantly. 

“I don't think I can adequately illustrate the feeling that I get knowing I am helping to carry the legacy of an organization that is dedicated to improving the world around us,” said Poet. “We have a great, really dedicated group of students who work together to run CAP — and our work would not be possible without them.”