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Mission & Ministry
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Mission & Ministry
Campus Ministry - Community Service
"It is in giving that we receive . . ."
~ St. Francis of Assisi ~
Community Service
"Knowledge, while valuable in itself, is to be used in the service of others."
Neumann University Mission Statement |
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If interested contact:
Melissa Hickey
~ Director of Campus Ministry ~
BMB Room 131
610-558-5525
hickeym@neumann.edu
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Our Service Projects
provide students with opportunities to build character that is
rooted in Franciscan values. These experiences of service assist
students in addressing the causes of poverty, violence, and abuse
and to keep focus on ways that will result in removing the barriers
that keep individuals on the margins of society. Many service
projects are done in collaboration with the ministries of our
sponsoring religious community, the Sisters
of Saint Francis of Philadelphia.
Campus
Ministers also collaborate with other campus organizations to
provide service opportunities for students. Campus Ministry co-sponsors
service events with
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Assisi
House |
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A retirement home
for the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia. Neumann students visit twice a month to engage in fellowship and social activities with the Sisters.
Site
Information:
600 Red Hill Road
Aston, PA 19014
(610)459-8990 |
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C.L.A.R.E.
Program |
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Children Learning And Reaching Excellence. The C.L.A.R.E. Program is designed for students to give a helping hand with the students in after-school programs in the Chester area. Students help the children with homework, as well as model desired behavior by taking part in social activities. Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Education department, the C.L.A.R.E. Program is designated as a semester long experiential learning experience for education majors. At the close of each semester, students gather as a group to engage in community reflection.
For more information contact:
Sara Marks
Campus Minister
BMB 127
610-361-5307
markss@neumann.edu
or
Sr. Betty McVeigh, SSJ
610-358-4518
mcveighb@neumann.edu
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Habitat
for Humanity |
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Habitat for Humanity
attempts to end poverty through awareness; and by providing a
safe place for impoverished families to live. Volunteers are needed
to raise funds, build homes and educate their communities. (monthly
program)
Site
Information:
Salem County
P.O. Box 400,
Pedricktown, NJ 08067
(856) 299 8422
www.salemcountyhabitat.com
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House
of Joseph II |
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House of Joseph II
is a home with 16 - 20 men and women living with AIDS. Volunteer
to be a minister of presence and hospitality to the residents of this home.
Site
Information:
7-9 West 18th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-594-9473
www.ministryofcaring.org
Site Supervisor: Sr. Jean Rupertus, osf
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Delaware AIDS Walk |
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You can take action in the fight against AIDS by joining with
thousands of others for Delaware AIDS Walk. Your efforts will support
direct care services, prevention and education, counseling and
testing, medical care, and public awareness efforts in your community.
Sara Marks
Campus Minister
BMB 127
610-361-5307
markss@neumann.edu
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Poverty Awareness Week |
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During
this week there are many different activities and events. This
week is important because it provides an opportunity for awareness
raising within and outside the Neumann University community about
poverty and the effect it has in our world.
Site
Information:
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive
Aston, Pa 19014
Poverty
Links
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Saint
Francis Inn |
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The Saint Francis
Inn is a soup kitchen unlike most others. Here the homeless are
seated at "Tables for Four," in which they are served
their meals at the tables by the volunteers. (Bi-monthly Program)
Site
Information:
2441 Kensington Ave
(& Hagert Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19125
www.stfrancisinn.org
(215)423-5845
Contact: Sr. Leslie
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Sandwiches
for Survival |
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Every Wednesday at
11:00 a.m. peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are made by volunteers.
These sandwiches are then sent down to the Catholic Social Services
in Chester, PA. (Weekly Program)
Site Information:
Neumann University
Life Center Cafeteria
Catholic
Social Services Center
130 East 7th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610)876-9243
Catholic Social Services
provides counseling, case management, material assistance and
volunteer placement services to all persons regardless of age,
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Sisters' Night Out |
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This night allows
students to give back to the Sisters of St. Francis who sponsor
the institution. We have dinner with the Sisters, listen to Irish
music, and enjoy some Irish step dancing. (Annual - Spring)
Site
Information:
Neumann University
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014
Contact:
Sara Marks
Campus Minister
BMB 127
610-361-5307
markss@neumann.edu
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