Sustained Service-Learning
In pursuit of the SLS mission, the Sustained Service-Learning program provides students with meaningful engagement opportunities that build relationships and yield positive results for all stakeholders, especially community partners.
Prison Pen Pal ProjectWe connect with a local community member and partner connected to incarcerated folks in the prison system. Lewis & Clark students pick up supplies (paper, pens, and envelopes) from our staff to connect and provide a sustainable relationship by supporting folks inside the system by supporting them through the process, provide mutual education, and foster solidarity.
WHEN: rolling-basis For more information, email Angie Pavao (angie@lclark.edu).
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Maybelle Center for CommunityMaybelle Center for Community is a local nonprofit that has built a community by collaborating with residents in more than 30 buildings in the downtown area who face barriers to meaningful connection. Lewis & Clark students create and send cards to Portland community members to foster belonging and disrupt social isolation and communication barriers during COVID-19 times.
WHEN: on-going For more information, email Fabi Rodriquez (fabiola@lclark.edu) or Ariel McGee (armcgee.lclark.edu). |
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Race Talks: United to Break the Chains of RacismRace Talks’ mission is to support interracial and cross-cultural communication and relationships through the development of sensitivity and understanding, and social justice activism supported by educational panels / or films, good food, and great discussions.
WHEN: third Thursday of every month For more information, email Zakiya Newman (zanewman@lclark.edu) or Gardner Dunavant (gardner@lclark.edu) |
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Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC)Students learn about and support SMYRC’s work through a semester long donation drive.
WHEN: on-going; ends December 11th For more information, email Gabe Huerta (gabehuerta@lclark.edu) |
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Student Leadership and Service is located in room 237 of Templeton on the Undergraduate Campus.
email leadserve@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7076