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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 College Mission Statement |
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If interested contact:
Melissa Hickey
~ Director of Campus Ministry ~
BMB Room 131
610-558-5525
hickeym@neumann.edu
Laura Friel
~ Campus Minister ~
BMB Room 127
610-361-5307
friell@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.
Site
Information:
Drexel Neumann Academy
1901 Potter Street
Chester, PA 19013
610-872-7358
Contact: Sr. Cathy McGowan
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Grandparents'
Gala |
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Students invite senior
citizens from the local area nursing homes and assisted living
residences to come to Neumann. A night for the Neumann students
to serve the local community with dinner and dancing. (Annual
- Spring)
Site
Information:
Neumann College
One Neumann Dr.
Aston, PA 19014
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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
Student Leader: Phil Davison
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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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Light the Night |
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Light The Night is
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's nationwide evening walk.
Walkers carry illuminated balloons (white for survivors, red for
supporters) along a 2-3 mile route to celebrate and commemorate
lives touched by cancer. Your participation helps save lives.
Site
Information:
Penn's Landing
Philadelphia, PA
www.lightthenight.org
Date for 2007: September 29, 2007
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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.
Laura Friel
~ Campus Minister ~
BMB Room 127
610-361-5307
friell@neumann.edu
Date for 2007: September 30, 2007, from 12p.m. - 5p.m. |
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Philadelphia
Cares Day |
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A day in October,
where students join in with thousands of volunteers to clean and
improve Philadelphia's public schools by painting classrooms,
restoring playgrounds, and creating green spaces at more than
100 learning centers!
(Annual - Fall)
Site
Information:
Mann Music Center
52nd Street & Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215)564-4544
www.aidswalkphilly.org
volunteer@philacares.com
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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 College community about
poverty and the effect it has in our world.
Site
Information:
Neumann College
One Neumann Drive
Aston, Pa 19014
Poverty
Links
Date for 2007: December 11 - 15, 2007 |
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Recycle
for the Poor |
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Through
Recycling for the Poor we collect used printer cartridges and
deliver them to a recycler for a contribution. The proceeds
are used for food, housing, and medical aid for the poor. (Daily
Program). Old cartridges may be dropped off at the Ministry Center, BMB Room 137.
Further Information:
www.foodforthepoor.org/recycle |
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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
Student Leader: Paris Coleman |
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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 College
Life Center Cafeteria
Catholic
Social Services Center
130 East 7th Street
Chester, PA 19013
(610)876-9243
Student Leaders: Jackie Morris & Becky Sincavage
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 College
One Neumann Drive
Aston, PA 19014
Date for 2008: March 16, 2008
Contact: Laura Friel
~ Campus Minister ~
BMB Room 127
610-361-5307
friell@neumann.edu |
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