Mission & Ministry



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

 

 

If interested contact:


Melissa Hickey
~ Director of Campus Ministry ~
BMB Room 131
610-558-5525

hickeym@neumann.edu


       

 

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

 

  • The Center for Sports, Spirituality and Character Development

  • Student Activities

  • Student Government

  • Resident Life Advisory Board

  • Orientation Leaders

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Assisi House
     

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

 

C.L.A.R.E. Program
     
       

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

       

Habitat for Humanity
     
       

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

       

House of Joseph II
     
       

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

       

Delaware AIDS Walk
     
       

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

 

       

Poverty Awareness Week
     
       

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

 

 

Saint Francis Inn
     
       

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

 



Sandwiches for Survival
     
       

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, race or religion.

 


Sisters' Night Out
     
       

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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