JCU Center for Service-Learning and Social Action

Centered in the rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching in dialogue with the contemporary Jesuit commitment to a faith that does justice, the Center for Service and Social Action (CSSA) educates for justice by offering opportunities for learning through service and advocacy. CSSA connects the John Carroll University campus with the community through sustained partnerships that enable us to realize the Jesuit goal of developing well-educated men and women who understand what it means to stand in solidarity with those living in poverty and on the margins; to engage in ongoing reflection; and to build a more just and humane society. CSSA invites John Carroll students to embrace this mission and to discover their gifts, talents, and leadership abilities through service to others. Our office develops service programs that build mutually beneficial relationships, create learning opportunities, encourage reflection and civic engagement, and nourish the spiritual life. Our programs inc...