The Villanova C.A.T.S. program, Community Action Through Sport, is a focus program made up of athletes dedicated to being positive role models in the Philadelphia Community. The program is made up of a diverse focus group of 12 student-athletes who identify opportunities and situations and motivate other student-athletes to get involved. One of C.A.T.S. unique programs is the Chester A. Arthur "Pen Pal" Program. Over 96 Villanova students serve as monthly "pen pals" to fourth grade students at Chester A. Arthur school in south Philadelphia. This program was designed to promote reading and communication, as well as establish maintainable relationships between Wildcat student-athletes and the Philadelphia Community.
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