Created by former Northeastern assistant coach Pete Hughes, the 19 Ways community service program challenges varsity teams to make an impact on their local communities in 19 different ways. Hughes named the program in honor of his late mother, Alice, whose favorite number was 19.
Northeastern baseball head coach Mike Glavine, who played under Hughes' mentorship at NU between 1992 and 1995, brought the 19 Ways program to the Huskies at the start of the 2015-16 scholastic year.
"I am excited to have our program be a part of the 19 Ways community service program," said Glavine upon starting the program at Northeastern. "Coach Hughes has been such a positive influence on my life since he coached me here at Northeastern. I wanted a way to thank him and what better way than to have our players be a part of 19 Ways and to honor Pete's mother."
Hughes, who is the current head coach of Kansas State, formerly of Georgia, Boston College, Virginia Tech, and Oklahoma, was proud to see the Huskies adopt his program.
"Northeastern University has a special place in my heart," said Hughes. "It is where I started in this profession. The people [my wife and I] met there and what the university represents are the reasons why we chose to raise a family around a college atmosphere.
"I am honored that the spirit of 19 Ways, along with my mother's memory and who she was, will be a part of Northeastern baseball and the surrounding community. Specifically, I am grateful and humbled for 19 Ways' association with one of the finest coaches and role models in college baseball, Mike Glavine."
"Community service is one of our core values here at Northeastern," said Glavine. "We look forward to having a positive impact on our community by being a part of this great program."
To encourage the Northeastern baseball team to participate in a community service project, please contact the Huskies' baseball office by phone at
(617) 373-3657 or by email at
nubaseball@northeastern.edu. All suggestions will be considered first by the Northeastern coaches and players.
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Stairs4RTroops
Fourth-year Jack Bowery, first-year Michael Mack, red-shirt first-year Jack Cropper, third-year Aiven Cabral, and student manager Rachel Bergstein climb the lower bowl of Gillette Stadium (2500 stairs) in the fundraiser for Stairs4RTroops.
Stairs4RTroops runs events benefiting veteran causes. The net proceeds have gone towards building over 380 homes in 45 states for severely injured post-9/11 and war veterans.
Read more: https://stairs4rtroops.com/ |
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VOLO Kids Foundation
Second-year David McSweeney and graduates Jordan Gottesman and Gregory Bozzo volunteer coach at Wednesday night basketball with the VOLO Kids Foundation.
The VOLO Kids Foundation's mission is to build communities of active, resilient, and confident kids by providing access to play for any kid from anywhere.
Read more: https://volokids.org/our-mission/ |
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Cards for Hospitalized Kids
The Huskies each made cards to send out across the country to kids in the hospital.
Cards for Hospitalized Kids (CFHK) is an internationally recognized non-profit that distributes hand-made cards to Childrens Hospitals and Ronald McDonald Houses in all 50 states. Since 2011, over 500,000 cards have been distributed.
Read more: https://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com/aboutcfhk.html |
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Journey Forward
Third-year Charlie Walker, first-year Angel Cruz, red-shirt first-year Jack Cropper, fourth-year Jack Bowery, and graduate Alex Lane volunteered at the Huskies' eighth consecutive charity event with Journey Forward.
Journey Forward is an intense exercise-based program dedicated to bettering the lives of those with spinal cord injuries or disabilities.
Read more: https://journey-forward.org/about/ |
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Team Impact - our teammate Liam
A group of six Huskies took Liam Trick or Treating this Halloween.
The team gathered for a breakfast before winter break with Liam.
Five Huskies visited Liam at his new job at the New England Aquarium
Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.
Read more: https://www.teamimpact.org/about/ |
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Celiac Disease Foundation
Third year and fourth year pitchers Carson Walsh and Brett Dunham run a 5K in support of student manager Rachel Bergstein's fundraising effort.
Celiac disease is a serious, genetic autoimmune disease that causes damage to the small intestine and increases risk for other diseases, including cancer. Rachel, who has had Celiac for 15 years, and her family have raised $1400 for this 5K, benefiting the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) who are still researching a cure.
Read more from Rachel: https://give.celiac.org/team/617137
Read more from CDF: https://celiac.org/about-the-foundation/mission-and-purpose/ |
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Boston Renegades
On November 16th, a group of 20 Huskies welcomed Boston's premiere Beep Ball team to Cabot Cage where they learned the ins and outs of the sport modified for the visually impaired. Head Coach Rob Weissman brought some of his coaching staff and players to share their stories and inspire the Northeastern baseball team!
The Boston Renegades are a team of blind athletes and sighted volunteers with a passion for baseball and compete within the National Beep Ball Association (NBBA).
Learn more: https://www.blindcitizens.org/renegades/renegades-player-and-coach-biographies-new/ |
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New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV)
Graduate Max Gitlin, and first-years Andrew Basel and Owen Roy helped serve dinner to the veterans of NECHV in downtown Boston on November 23rd.
NECHV's mission is to equip Veterans at-risk of homelessness with the tools for self-sufficiency to achieve successful and dignified independent living.
Learn more: https://nechv.org/about-us/mission/ |
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Lexington Food Pantry
In preparation for the holiday season, the Huskies gathered up non-perishable food items to donate to the Lexington Food Pantry in early November.
The Lexington Interfaith Food Pantry is a volunteer driven organization dedicated to serving the families of Lexington since 1990.
Learn more: lexingtonfoodpantry.org. |
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Massachusetts Wonderfund
On behalf of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the Northeastern Baseball team donated to the Wonderfund of Massachusetts, which helps bring holiday magic to 50,000 children and teens across the Commonwealth.
To make a donation, shop their amazon wishlist, or to donate in other ways, visit wonderfundma.org.
Learn more: https://www.wonderfundma.org/who-we-are |
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Boston Bullpen Project
First-year Cooper Tarantino and red-shirt first year Charlie Walker went to a Celtics game on behalf of Boston Bullpen Project to sell 50/50 tickets at the game against the Chicago Bulls.
Boston Bullpen Project partners with established social service organizations to identify and fill urgent needs in underserved communities.
Learn more: https://bostonbullpenproject.org/who-we-are/ |
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Wreaths Across America
Dennis Colleran (drafted to the Kansas City Royals in 2024) continued his annual tradition participating at Wreaths Across America on December 14th to remember and honor veterans across the United States by participating in the annual tribute of placing wreaths on veteran graves.
Wreaths Across America is non-profit honoring and remembering the veterans who fought for the United States. The organization offers a TEACH program to engage the youth in understanding the importance of freedom.
Learn more: https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/About/OurMission |
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Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights (CRHHR)
Players held a winter clothing drive in January to benefit CRHHR.
The Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights helps refugees settle by providing necessary resources.
Learn more: https://www.redsoxfoundation.org/our-mission/ |
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Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly - Boston
The Huskies made Valentines Day cards to distribute to the Boston branch of the organization.
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly is a community-based nonprofit helping to prevent social isolation by bringing inter-generational, digital equity, and arts programs to older adults in public senior housing and community centers.
Learn more: https://lbfeboston.org/what-we-do/programs/ |
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Dream Big Foundation
Players held a girl's / women's athletic equipment and clothing donation drive to collect gear to donate to Dream Big Foundation.
Dream Big Foundation empowers girls in low-income households through sports, providing them with equipment, attire, and coverage of college showcase fees to give them equal access.
Learn more: https://www.dream-big.org/about-us |
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Boston Children's Hospital, Reach Out and Read
Players held a book drive to collect books to donate to Boston Children's Hospital's Reach Out and Read program.
The Boston Children's Hospital's Reach Out and Read program encourages early literacy by providing parents and caregivers the tools and encouragement to read with their children.
Learn more: https://www.childrenshospital.org/programs/childrens-hospital-primary-care-center-chpcc/our-programs/reach-out-and-read |
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Horizons for Homeless Children
Players held a crafts donation drive to collect art materials and toys for the children benefited by Horizons for Homeless Children.
Horizons for Homeless Children seeks to improve the lives of homeless children and their families by providing early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support.
Learn more: https://horizonschildren.org/about-horizons/?_gl=1*jfg0mf*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ.. |
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The Boston House
First-years Cooper Tarantino, AJ Aschettino, Anthony Ruggiero, Andrew Rogovic, Andrew Basel, Eric Cha, and Angel Cruz, and student manager Rachel Bergstein cooked a meal for the children and families served at The Boston House in partnership with the BU PRLab.
The Boston House is a space of hope and healing for children and their families undergoing cancer treatment at the Dana-Farber Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.
Learn more: https://www.thebostonhouse.org/about |
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19 Ways Game - Walk Your AS Off
During the 2025 19 Ways game series against Kansas State, the Huskies tracked their steps to log on the Spondylitis Association of America website in the effort of raising awareness of the disorder.
The Spondylitis Association of America is dedicated to providing education, support, and up to date research on spondylo-arthritic conditions. Walk Your AS Off was started by Jenna Visscher to raise funds, awareness, and support for individuals with the condition.
Learn more: https://spondylitis.org/walk-your-as-off/
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