Ministries: Immersion / Service-Learning, ILLINOIS
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Christian Outreach to Appalachian People (Wilmette, IL)
This program conducts community based construction and repair projects in Kentucky, West Virginia and Virginia.
Circle of Friends (Chicago, IL)
We help mentally handicapped / developmentally challenged young adults to lead meaningful and happy lives with dignity and respect. In association with the Ray Graham Training Center, our members contribute as friends to such events as sporting games, dances, holiday parties, a clothing drive, a concert, etc. The members benefit from ongoing education and training in the areas of mental and physical disabilities. The group is about social inclusion and making real friends.
Community Tutoring Alliance (Chicago, IL)
The Community Tutoring Alliance tutors students from neighboring elementary schools. Tutors and tustees work one-on-one throughout the year on all areas of the grammar school study. A very special relationship often develops between the pair of students as the year progresses. Social activities such as parties near holidays and field trips are planned throughout the year. Participation in CTA can be a very rewarding experience.
Institute for Migration and International Social Work (Chicago, IL)
Examines the impact of globalization and migration in producing challenges that cross national borders, and then asks how these problems should be addresses. Offered by Loyola Chicago's School of Social work, students are able to sub-specialize in the area of Immigration and Migration Studies.
Outdoor/Ecology Club (Chicago, IL)
The main goal of this ecologically minded group is to raise awareness of environmental issues and to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Environmental service projects and field trips are sponsored each year.
Outreach to the Cheyenne River Reservation (Wilmette, IL)
Students visit the Cheyenne River Reservation and offer service to the community.
Service Learning at the Daystar Center (Wilmette, IL)
Students participating in this program repair houses, help senior citizens, and visit local families.
Service Learning at the GlenMary Farm (Wilmette, IL)
Students participate in cultural activities and gain work experience in Kentucky.
Service Learning with the Catholic Worker Farm (Wilmette, IL)
Students perform repairs and chores at homeless shelters.
Service-Learning/ Tutuoring at the Marillac House (Wilmette, IL)
Students tutor underprivileged youth in neighboring communities.
Student Activities (Chicago, IL)
Student activities include outreach to developmentally challenged youth; a club focused on women's issues; Habitat for Humanity; Ignatians for the Ethical Treatment of Animals; Ignatians Committed to Peace; diversity and ethnic clubs; Ignatian Volunteer Corps; ecology club; and students committed to social action.
