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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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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Apply for the JCU Summer in the City Internship Program!
Spend the summer discovering your passion
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This Saturday: Neighborhood Tour with Lunch!
Know Your Neighbors in St. Clair Superior
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Looking for a break from campus? Join the CSSA Student Leadership Team for a day of learning, creativity, and innovation in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood of Cleveland!
Featured community partners will include the Upcycle Parts Shop, St. Clair Superior Development Corporation, St. Martin de Porres High School, and more.
Transportation from the JCU campus and lunch from a local restaurant will be provided. Come learn about the great work happening in one of our longstanding partner neighborhoods of Cleveland!
Saturday, November 13, 2021
9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Transportation and Lunch provided!
Spots are limited - sign up TODAY!
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Participate in a One-Time Service Opportunity!
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LEAP Adaptive Basketball
- Wednesday, November 10 | 6:10 pm - 7:50 pm
- Wednesday, November 17 | 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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Market Day at Boulevard Elementary
- Tuesday, November 9 | 12:45 pm - 3:45 pm
- Tuesday, November 9 | 3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
- 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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Reflection in Action:
Insights from Student Engagement
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Megan Sutterluety '22
Major: Sociology & Criminology
Hometown: Canal Fulton, OH
"YouthAbility is a new service site for me this year. I specifically participate in the Exercise Class service which is where JCU students and young adults participate in dancing, walks, and frisbee while all getting to know each other. YouthAbility is a program that serves physically and developmentally disabled youths. This service site allows JCU students to meet and build relationships with these people all while making sure to get some exercise in...
Click here to find out what Megan had to "unlearn" in this experience!
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L'Arche Cleveland is hiring!
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L'Arche Cleveland is a community for adults with and without and without disabilities in the Cleveland area. We have four homes where we serve 14 Core Members (residents with disabilities) 24/7. We are looking for dedicated assistants (paid caregivers to join our community!
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OVERNIGHT SHIFT AVAILABLE!
- Ensure the safety of Core Members
- Assist with morning routines and breakfast
- Work on schoolwork and studying through the night and get PAID!
Work as little as one shift a week up to full time! No prior experience or certifications are needed.
For more info, email alex@larchecleveland.org or call 216-721-2614.
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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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