Ministries: Catholic Social Teaching and Social Action, ILLINOIS
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Center for Ethics and Social Justice (Chicago, IL)
The Center promotes and assists the university in fulfilling its social responsibilities as Chicago's Jesuit University for being a voice of reason, compassion and justice in Society.
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.
Lithuanian Jesuit Project (Lemont, IL)
Jesuits, with a proud tradition in Lithuania since 1569, strive to promote the moral and intellectual life of the Baltic region by nurturing human dignity and mature faith, by emphasizing scholarship and excellence in Catholic education, and by supporting a truly civil society based upon truth and service to others.
Service Learning at the GlenMary Farm (Wilmette, IL)
Students participate in cultural activities and gain work experience in Kentucky.
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.
