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 College Mission Statement

 

 

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

 


       

 

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

 


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.

 

Site Information:
Drexel Neumann Academy

1901 Potter Street

Chester, PA 19013

610-872-7358

Contact: Sr. Cathy McGowan

       

Grandparents' Gala
     
       

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

       

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

 

Student Leader: Phil Davison

       

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

       

Light the Night
     
       

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

       

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.

 

Laura Friel
~ Campus Minister ~
BMB Room 127
610-361-5307

friell@neumann.edu

 

Date for 2007: September 30, 2007, from 12p.m. - 5p.m.

       

Philadelphia Cares Day
     
       

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

       

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 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

 

Recycle for the Poor
     
       

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

       

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

 

Student Leader: Paris Coleman



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 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, 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 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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