Service Trips at Holy Names Academy, Seattle Holy Names Academy

Inherent to the SNJM Core Values is a dedication to justice and a commitment to serve the poor and marginalized. Throughout the decades, HNA faculty, staff, and students have lived out the school's mission to advocate for justice and serve with compassion. Students are engaged and impassioned to address the needs of our time. They are committed to many of our society's most pressing issues, such as eradicating poverty, advocating for racial justice, promoting mental health, and caring for the environment.

Social justice is infused into the Theology curriculum, helping students to put faith into action in meaningful ways. Each September, students attend a Service Fair, which helps them connect with various organizations that are seeking high school volunteers. From sorting food at food banks to constructing tiny homes, students help many facets of our community.

During the 2023-2024 school year, HNA students volunteered collectively for over 19,000 hours. Approximately 65 students, over 10% of the student body, received a varsity letter in service - an acknowledgement that they volunteered over 100 hours during the school year. Throughout the 2024-2025 school year, approximately 50 seniors will participate in a Theology elective, volunteering at partner organizations such as Fred Lind Manor, Hilltop House, St. Joseph School, St. Therese Catholic Academy, Seattle World School, Lowell Elementary School, St. Mary's Food Bank, St. Francis House and the Experimental Education Unit at the University of Washington. Service learning is thriving at HNA thanks to the legacy of the Holy Names Sisters and the passion of our students.

Summer Service 2024

SNJM Shared Mission

Holy Names students gathered in Wapato, Washington with other SNJM-sponsored schools to participate in a week-long service-learning experience. They visited the Yakama Nation Cultural Center. Food and Housing were provided by Campbell Farm and each day, students served at local non-profits where Sisters and Associates have served for decades.

Agape Service Project

A group of rising 9^th, 10th, and 11th -grade students traveled to Whatcom County to participate in a week-long service-learning experience called the Agape Service Project, sponsored through the Seattle Archdiocese. Students learned about human dignity, issues affecting migrant farmworkers, and why we are called to serve. Participants volunteered at a food bank and spent time with migrant families.

IPJC Ignite Program

Approximately 6-8 students entering 11th and 12th-grade traveled to Whatcom County to participate in an immersive faith-based community organizing experience called Ignite, sponsored by the Seattle Archdiocese and the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center. Students learned about human dignity, issues affecting migrant farmworkers, and why we are called to serve. Participants volunteered at a food bank and spent time with migrant families.

New Orleans, Louisiana

Established in 2007 by high school and college students (including HNA alumnae!), Shirts Across America has been working continuously for over a decade to move families displaced by Hurricane Katrina back to their homes in Louisiana and Mississippi.

HNA Service Trips

HNA Service Trips

At Holy Names Academy, students are passionate about community service and social justice. Inspired by the mission and vision of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, our school provides opportunities to serve both locally and globally.

Summer Service 2024

New Orleans, Louisiana

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