社会正义 & 宣传
我们的方法
McKendree University's approach to service is a service that does justice. 我们定义 charity, volunteerism, and service differently, with the hope or working towards service 定义如下. We acknowledge that charity and volunteerism are forms of good, yet consistently seek to understand how to best serve our communities while ensuring to give dignity and justice to all.
慈善机构
慈善机构 is the act of raising or collecting money or items of monetary value such
as food or clothing and donating them to a person or organization. Similarly, philanthropy
is ongoing monetary support of a specific organization or cause. In most cases, neither
charity nor philanthropy involve direct service with those being served and has little
学术价值.
Christmas presents for children living in poverty or giving canned goods to the local
food pantry constitute as examples of charity whereas philanthropy is a type of charity
typically done by a group to provide monetary assistance to an organization or cause.
慈善机构 and philanthropy can be linked to volunteerism when one introduces a time
commitment for a project in addition to monetary donations. 慈善机构 and Philanthropy
are both works from the heart and a step in the direction of service. ……很重要。
though, to question agency and community needs before collecting to ensure the collections
are not creating the opposite of the intention
志愿服务
志愿服务是一种nother work from the heart through the act of devoting one’s time
or talents to a worthy non-for-profit organization for free. 志愿服务 consists
of projects that are completed in the short term, and those participating are not
necessarily involved in understanding or solving social issues. 志愿服务是一种
wonderful opportunity and helps communities, but lacks some of the opportunities for
personal growth that service offers.
事件 like Into the Streets Day of 服务, Trick or Treat for Canned Goods, and
Special Olympics are examples of one time volunteer events that lack a long term commitment
and/or a critical look at the social problems facing a population or community. 继续
volunteerism has the potential to grow into meaningful service.
服务
服务 is ongoing volunteerism that focuses on understanding and actively participating
in alleviating long term social issues. Those who participate in service are fully
engaged with their communities and surrounding areas; through this engagement and
continued analysis of self and society, mutual relationships are built and provide
learning opportunities and dignity for all involved. Through service, students allow
their hearts be touched which in turn challenges them to change through seeing the
harsh reality of injustices people face. In this process, students begin to develop
an understanding of other realities and critically respond to social issues, developing
them into socially responsible global citizens.
服务 offers the greatest range for personal growth and academic learning and therefore
prepares students for leadership roles in society by creating a broader worldview,
enriching ones purpose, engaging fully with community and continuing to learn. 一个普通的
time commitment at weekly volunteer programs paired with continued learning and reflection
to understand and alleviate social issues associated with the population or geographical
region being serviced is an example of how one develops a habit of service. 真正的服务
should lead to solidarity with communities.
持续的服务 & 事件
As part of our dedication in serving the community and working toward social justice,
students have the opportunity to serve our local community through weekly planned
service, personalize service sites, and special events. Our special events work to
educate the McKendree Community about social injustices and motivate them to work
for the common good.
Additionally, the CCS works with faculty to build courses incorporating 服务-Learning
to help students understand and reflect upon their role in society and how the service
they complete relates to their courses, careers and the larger society.
If you have an event that you would like to plan that addresses a social justice issue,
please visit the Lyn Huxford Center for Community 服务 to discuss the possibility.
浸没式旅行
Alongside the 信仰中心 & 灵性, the LHCCS coordinates immersion trips.
In the past few years we have been to Nicaragua twice, Memphis, and the US-Mexico
寄宿生. In Nicaragua we learn about history and culture, meet with the Youth Network
Against Violence, tour a sweatshop, and aid in service projects. In Memphis, we visit
the Civil Rights Museum, volunteer with homeless ministry programs, attend a Civil
Rights Tour of Memphis, and much more. At the US-Mexico 寄宿生, we learn about boarder
history, realities of migrants, walk along the desert trail, attend a court trial,
and spend time visiting migrants in shelters in Mexico. Please see videos on the LHCCS
landing page or for more information contact the Lyn Huxford Center for Community
服务. If interested in our trip to Arizona, please use the "get involved" button and fill out the 申请表格.
Hunger and 首页lessness Awareness Week: November 8th-14th, 2020
Mass with 信仰中心 and 灵性, Sunday, November 8th
Where: Bothwell Chapel
What: Join us for a special mass service with a homily and special prayer around hunger and homelessness to lift up those who are struggling.
时间:下午6点
Faculty Fashion Show, Monday, November 9th
Where: Ames Dining Hall
What: Check out some of your favorite faculty and staff while they strut the walkways of Ames Dining Hall sporting this season's latest. Student organizations are encouraged to support a faculty member. Each outfit is then donated to a local shelter as a 全套.
时间:12:00 PM
Think Inside the Box: Factors of 首页lessness, Tuesday, November 10th
Where: Outside The Lair
What: Create "care bags" for personal distribution, participate in competitive and educational games, and learn about the factors that force cause individuals into becoming homeless, such as mental health. Join us on the Quad for a night full of fun events that shed light on the serious issue of homelessness.
时间:下午6点
Empty Bowls, Wednesday, November 11th
地点:1828咖啡馆
What: Purchase a handmade ceramic bowl and some delicious donated soup. 花你的 evening learning about innovative ways to fight hunger on a local level! 所有收益 go to The Bearcat Pantry. Special thanks to Art Club and individual donors for assistance 与陶瓷.
When: Soup is served 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM; Speaker starts at Noon
服务 Saturday at Lebanon Food Pantry, Saturday, November 14th
Where: Lebanon Food Pantry
What: Spend a Saturday in service, and assist the Lebanon Matthew 25:40 Ministries in sorting food that the Boy Scouts drop off! Sign up outside the LHCCS to reserve a 空间.
时间:晚上9:00-12:00
