Nominations are now open for:
Campion, Curtis Miles and Staff Community Service Awards!
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Apply or Nominate for a
2022 Community Service Award!
John Carroll University recognizes and honors individuals who have made a difference in the lives of others through involvement in the community. Click on each award below to learn more about the application and nomination processes and see past winners.
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In the spirit of St. Edmund Campion, the George B. Sweeney Endowed Campion Award for Community Service recognizes one sophomore student and one junior student each year with a demonstrated record of involvement in community service and social action, dedication to a faith tradition and/or spirituality, and strong evidence of leadership potential. Students - apply now!
Application deadline for all awards is Friday, December 3, 2021 by 5:00 pm.
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Next week looks a little different due to Thanksgiving break! Please note that service activities will only run on Monday, November 22nd of next week. Additionally, Friday classes will take place on Tuesday, November 23rd. If you have any questions, contact service@jcu.edu.
We hope you have a wonderful break!
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Don't Miss the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program!
Spring course is registering now
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The VITA program helps low to moderate-income individuals and families prepare their income tax returns without paying fees to professional preparers. The VITA program serves low-wage workers, particularly those in families with children, who may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Last year, we helped provide families with millions of dollars of refunds.
- Open to all majors!
- No pre-requisites, studying, or exams. Graded pass/fail.
- Preparation is expected to be virtual in 2022 and returns will be completed in a campus classroom.
- 9:00-3:00 pm (with lunch break) software and basic tax training on a Saturday TBD in late January.
- Finished by April 15, 2022.
- Students can prepare their own tax returns using the software.
Register for the appropriate service-learning section based on your class year:
- AC 170/270/370/470 (1 credit)
- AC 173/273/373/473 (0 credit)
For questions or additional information, contact Gerald Weinstein, weinstein@jcu.edu
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Highlights from the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice |
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Last weekend, a group of 20 JCU students and three staff members traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice. Focusing on the theme: Imagining a Path Forward: Reflection. Reckoning. Kinship, the IFTJ cultivated an environment where people were empowered, re-energized, inspired, challenged, and supported by a community that sees faith and justice integrally linked. Featured keynote speakers included: Fr. Bryan Massingale - Racial Justice Scholar, Keya Chatterjee - Executive Director, U.S. Climate Action Network, and Fr. Greg Boyle, S.J. - Founder of Homeboy Industries. Our JCU group spent the weekend connecting, networking, and learning! Read about what some of our students had to share about their experiences. |
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"This experience was both humbling and inspiring because I was reminded of all my privilege and blessings in this world, but I was also able to listen to speeches from advocates who are working tirelessly for positive change."
-Caitlin Kenney '22
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"The Teach-In was an extremely empowering weekend experience. It was incredible to be surrounded by so many people who have a similar desire to learn and a passion for social justice, but diverse and unique ideas about spreading awareness and tackling the social justice issues discussed."
-Alana Okuley '22
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"At the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, I was confronted with issues of which I had previously been ignorant, either through lack of exposure or lack of education. I was challenged to pay attention to the systemic ways we operate throughout our spaces, from learning about the Climate Crisis from Keya Chatterjee to learning how to confront racism as the root of all injustices from Fr. Massingale. I highly recommend the experience to confront yourself with frustrating issues that are not often given the spotlight they deserve."
-Bridget Jochum '22
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Participate in a One-Time Service Opportunity! |
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Market Day at Boulevard Elementary
- Tuesday, December 7 | 12:45 pm - 3:45 pm
- Tuesday, December 7 | 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
The Cleveland Food Bank provides bulk fruits and vegetables to the Boulevard Elementary community. Beginning at 1:00 pm the team will bag and box the food items to be placed in the trunk of cars. The car drive-through is in the parking lot from 2:30-4:30 pm. Then the boxes are broken down and the remaining food is redistributed. The Market Day program is a way for Boulevard Elementary families and local area families in need to receive healthy food staples in a convenient way.
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LEAP Adaptive Basketball
- Wednesday, December 1 | 6:10 pm - 7:50 pm
- Wednesday, December 8 | 6:10 pm - 7:50 pm
Love basketball? Join youth with physical, sensory, or developmental disabilities as they work on the fundamentals of basketball each week. This is a non-competitive program where everybody gets the chance to learn and build skills. Transportation is provided.
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Apply for the JCU Summer in the City Internship Program!
Spend the summer discovering your passion
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Shepherd Internship Applications are OPEN! |
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Want to Help People, Tackle Poverty, and Gain Experience in the Human Service Sector?
The Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty integrates rigorous academic study and focused direct service with disadvantaged communities and persons. The intent of this program is to prepare students for lives aimed at diminishing poverty and enhancing human capability. The Shepherd Internship Program is an eight-week summer internship program that places students with non-profit and government-funded agencies in a variety of human service sectors throughout the United States.
For more information, email Dr. Philip Metres, Director of the Peace, Justice, and Human Rights program, at pmetres@jcu.edu or call 216-556-1101.
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Learn about Teach for America! |
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Teach For America (TFA), a non-profit organization committed to eradicating educational inequity, identified that JCU students may have experience in, and a passion for, social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism work. If you are interested in these kinds of opportunities, TFA offers several options for students in all years and majors, from their full-time (full salary + benefits) positions after graduation, to their new competitive fellowship program open to all current undergraduate and graduate students.
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Reflection in Action:
Insights from Student Engagement
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Maddie Lussier '23
Major: Biology
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
"Esperanza works to provide Spanish-speaking individuals the ability to be successful in an English-language-driven society. They provide tutoring, scholarship opportunities, and additional educational opportunities so that all members of the Spanish-speaking community in Cleveland can reach their highest potential....Click here to find out how Maddie allowed herself to change as a result of this experience!
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Stay informed: Follow Us on Social Media! |
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Get Connected! Stay Informed!
Follow us on social media to get the latest news from CSSA, learn about upcoming opportunities, find ways to stay connected and engaged, read posts by featured students, and learn about all of the great things happening in the Center for Service-Learning and Social Action! We post frequent updates daily, so be sure to stay tuned in!
Connect with us NOW to join the fun!
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Sr. Katherine Feely, SND, Ed.D | Director | kfeely@jcu.edu | 216.397.1966
John Jackson | Assistant Director, Community Partnerships | jnjackson@jcu.edu | 216.397.1662
Caity Grundtisch | Asst. Director, Student Engagement & Community Impact | cgrundtisch@jcu.edu | 216.397.2024
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JCU Center for Service-Learning and Social Action
Administration Building | AD-32
216.397.4698 | (f) 216.397.1661
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