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"Never forget that justice is what love looks like in public."
- Cornel West

March 22, 2021
Do you need to catch your breath?
Sign up for a Reflection Cafe!

Attend a CSSA Reflection Cafe!

Join CSSA Student Leaders to reflect and connect with other students in different service opportunities! Discuss the successes and trials of virtual service this far as we reach the midpoint of the semester.

We can’t wait to see you!

Questions? Email service@jcu.edu

One-Time Service Opportunities
SIGN UP TODAY to participate in opportunities for this weekend:
  • Mobile Food Pantry - Saturday, March 27 8:40am-12:20pm (Register)

  • Mayfield Special Olympics - Sunday, March 28 2:55pm-5:20pm (Register)


Transportation is provided to the service sites. The one-time service opportunities are
in-person events. COVID safety protocols will be followed. Be sure to check out all of our service opportunities below and on GivePulse!
Upcoming One-Time Service Opportunities
Zelie's Home - Serve Saturday Deep Clean
Participants will help in a once a month deep clean of Zelie's Home, a home for women seeking shelter and support during pregnancy and early parenting months.
To browse and register, for one-time service opportunities, check out GivePulse!

Contact service@jcu.edu with any questions.
New Podcast Episode!
LTM Ep. 13: A Community of Care
This week on Living the Mission, Delaney and Caroline reflect on the role of the Caregiver with Leah Berdysz '17, founder of Empowered and Poised. They discuss how to nurture and nourish the people around us by creating and sustaining a community of care, joy, and connection. Leah believes that in order to be a changemaker, we cannot just work for others, but rather we must walk with others through life and help them discover their own strengths. On this journey of caring for others, we have to be patient with ourselves and with one another and give everyone a little bit of grace.


For more information on The Social Change Ecosystem click HERE

You can also listen to Living the Mission on Spotify, Overcast, Anchor, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts
SAVE THE DATE: Jesuit Day of Service
Jesuit Day of Service -
Saturday, April 24

Mark your calendars for this year's
Jesuit Day of Service!

The Jesuit Day of Service is an annual gathering of community members at Jesuit schools to participate in actions of service around their local communities! Because of the nature of the pandemic, we will be holding all JDOS activities locally on John Carroll's campus.

If you are interested in being a team captain, please email Drew Kleinman (akleinmann21@jcu.edu) to express interest!
Now Hiring: CSSA Student Liaison
We are lookling 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!

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

Click HERE for the application!

If you'd like to read more about the role, Click HERE.
Questions? Contact CSSA at service@jcu.edu
IRTF Social Justice Teach-In
Join JCU students, faculty and staff in attending the IRTF Social Justice Teach-In -- Memoria y Resistencia: Reflections on Self-Identity and Communal Legacy on Saturday, March 27 from 10:30am-4pm online.

Please complete this form and Campus Ministry will pay for your registration!
Deadline to register is March 24.

Contact John Scarano (jscarano@jcu.edu) with any questions.

The event features keynote speaker Dr. Shemariah Arki, founder and program director for the Ellipsis Institute for Women of Color in the Academy. After the keynote, all participants will be invited to attend three panels: (1) How I See Myself, (2) How I See The World, and (3) How The World Sees Me. Half-hour breakout groups in between the panels will give participants the opportunity to share and reflect on what they’ve just heard in a small group setting with a trained facilitator. See the full schedule here.
Immigration Awareness Week
Presented by JCU Arrupe Scholars
Join the JCU Arrupe Scholars for:
Immigration Awareness Week during March 22-25 at 6pm each day.

Each day of the week will have a separate activity focused around Migrant Experiences. Activities include an introductory event, a film screening, a JCU panel, and closing speakers with discussion.

Participants can be synchronous or asynchronous, and there is a daily newsletter!

For more information and to register, check out Inside JCU!
Reminder: Complete DEI 2-Part Course by March 26
Please complete the 2-Part DEI Course by March 26, 2021. You should have received an email from CSDI in the fall semester with a unique URL to your course. If you have any questions, please contact CSDI@jcu.edu or diversity@jcu.edu.
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March 22-25 .... Immigration Awareness Week
March 27 .... IRTF Social Justice Teach-In | Register by March 24
March 30-April 6 .... No Service - Easter Break
April 24 .... Jesuit Day of Service
Sr. Katherine Feely, SND, Ed.D  | Director |   kfeely@jcu.edu   | 216.397.1966
Heather Craigie | Assistant Director, Student Development & Logistics|hcraigie@jcu.edu |216.397.6233
John Jackson  | Assistant Director, Community Partnerships | jnjackson@jcu.edu  |  216.397.1662
Amy Bartter  |  Administrative Assistant |  abartter@jcu.edu  |  216.397.4698
Blake Yoho '22G  | Graduate Assistant |  byoho22@jcu.edu | 216.397.6283
JCU Center for Service and Social Action
Administration Building | AD-32
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