The CSSA staff wishes you all a very Happy Thanksgiving and a restful break! We are so thankful for your participation in community engagement this semester. Returning to in-person service has been a blessing. You are all the reason why we love the work that we do!
Read about what our staff is grateful for this year.
"I am grateful for my two children who bring me so much joy every day. I am also grateful for my CSSA colleagues and friends." - Amy Bartter
"I am thankful for the many blessings in my life, especially quality time spent with family and friends this holiday season! :)" - Maggie Klem
"I am thankful for all of the incredible people I have met since moving to Cleveland, my loving and supportive family and friends, and good health." -Caity Grundtisch
"I am thankful for all of the dedicated, thoughtful, and caring students who work for CSSA. You all inspire me daily with your creativity, resilience, and desire to improve the world. Also, I am grateful that my family has stayed healthy through COVID, and that my kids got their first vaccines recently!" -Heather Craigie
"I am thankful for the tenacity of our community partners during the strain of the last couple of years - each organization works tirelessly and allows us to do what we do!"
-John Jackson
"I’m grateful for the gift of faith and the love and support of my family and the sisters in my community; they are such a blessing in my life. I'm grateful for the gifts and talents of each CSSA team member and the difference they make at JCU and in the wider world."
- Sr. Katherine
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Reminder: Service is only running today this week! |
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This week looks a little different due to Thanksgiving break! Please note that service activities will only run today, Monday, November 22nd, this week. Additionally, Friday classes will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, November 23rd. If you have any questions, contact service@jcu.edu.
We hope you have a wonderful break!
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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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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. Transportation is provided.
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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.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE TODAY!
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Stop by the CRS Fair Trade Christmas Boutique! |
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The Fair Trade Holiday Sale will be held on Tuesday, November 30, and Wednesday, December 1 from 11 am-1 pm in the Student Center Atrium. It is hosted by the JCU chapter of the Catholic Relief Services University Ambassadors, with fair trade goods provided by the Interreligious Task Force on Central America. Items will include handmade gifts, jewelry, scarves, bags, and Equal Exchange coffee, tea, and chocolate.
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We are hiring!
Children are looking for great tutors
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Carroll Reads is a federally-funded tutoring program aimed at helping children in elementary grades develop reading skills. If you are looking for a paid federal work-study position, this is a great opportunity to work with children in the community. Tutors are paid $8.80 per hour for tutoring twice/week, approximately 5 hours per week.
Responsibilities include:
- Conducting one-on-one tutoring sessions with students using educator-provided materials.
- Building rapport and cultivating enthusiasm with the children.
- Assisting children in developing their reading and writing skills to reach grade-level expectations.
- Weekly documenting and reviewing student data with the Carroll Reads Site Coordinators to gauge the effectiveness of interventions.
- Regularly checking in with Carroll Reads Coordinators and Student Liaisons for continued training and assistance in tutoring.
- Committing to tutoring two days per week, for ten weeks, over the course of the semester.
Fill out an application for Spring 2022 here
JCU students must be eligible for Federal Work-Study to apply. Applications are open NOW!
Are you a current Carroll reads tutor that is looking to recommit for next semester? Click here
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Apply to become a CSSA Student Liaison! |
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We are looking for applicants who embrace the JCU mission of being men and women for and with others! As a CSSA representative, Student Liaisons serve as peer service leaders and van drivers as they facilitate a positive service experience for their fellow JCU students. This paid position allows you to do all this and gain professional experience!
Do you have a good driving record and embrace the JCU mission of being a "man or woman for others?" Do you enjoy participating in service and interacting with other students and the community? You can apply to be a student liaison too! (Federal Work-Study Eligibility is preferred!)
Responsibilities include:
- Participating in the service activity
- Serving as a CSSA ambassador for the community partner
- Transporting students to and from service sites
- Ensuring accurate attendance records
- Providing pertinent information to CSSA staff members
- Attending mandatory training sessions
- Facilitating reflection
(Federal Work-Study Eligibility is preferred.)
If you'd like to read more about the role, Click HERE.
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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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