Community Service
In keeping with the mission of Immaculata University to develop a truly educated person who is value-oriented and committed to truth, service, justice, and peace, the Department of Nursing encourages participation in Community Service. Some volunteer offporutunities are listed below.
If you know of sites that you think should be added, please contact Kate Lawler at klawler@immaculata.edu.
We especially need to hear from those of you who are familiar with the communities that are more distant from the IU campus (Lancaster, Reading, Bucks County, Delaware, etc.)
Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues the work of Jesus by affirming, assisting, and advocating for individuals, families, and communities.
Sister Mercedes Castillo, CMS
605 East Lincoln Highway
Coatesville, PA 19320
Telephone: 610.563.7312
Telephone: 610.344.7028
Mary Ann Nagle
125 North Darlington Street
West Chester, PA 19380
Telephone: 610.344.7028
Ann Marie Barr
105 Prospect Avenue
West Grove, PA 19390-1107
Telephone: 610.869.6500
Fax: 610.869.6258
ambarr@chs-adphila.org
Muscular Dystrophy Camp
Muscular Dystrophy Camp Nurse
Tentative dates: June 14-21, 2008
Worcester, PA
Contact: Stephen Kolter
610-325-5758
Philadelphia Cares
The Philadelphia Cares web site is a great source for service opportunities in the Greater Philadelphia area (includes the suburbs, and sites in NJ & DE) You can search for opportunities in your area. A brief orientation is required, but there are many times and locations to do this.
American Red Cross
BSN students in Community Health (NUR 440) can contact Naomi Mirowitz, SEPA Chapter Disaster Health Services Coordinator, for assistance in meeting the Senior Project requirements in disater management.
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Phiadelphia, PA
The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger fights hunger in Southeastern Pennsylvania through education, outreach, and advocacy. Through our outreach, we are also working to improve participation in and access to the Food Stamp Program. BSN students can contact Patricia Kersting, Volunteer Coordinator, for information about training for Food Stamp eligibility screening.
MANNA
Philadelphia, PA
Delivering nourishment for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Phildelphia. Service opportunities inlcude helping with meal preparation or meal delivery. A car and car insurance is required for meal delivery.
215-496-2662 x113
CityTeam Ministries
Chester, PA
CityTeam Ministries is a non-profit organization serving the poor and homeless. Since 1957, CityTeam has provided life-saving food, shelter, clothing, recovery programs, youth outreach, camp for at-risk inner city kids, discipleship and other essential care 365 days a year.
Location: 634 Sproul Street
Chester, PA 19013
Phone: 610.872.6865
Contact: Paul Homan: phoman@cityteam
Community Action Development Commission (CADCOM)
Norristown, PA
The mission of CADCOM is to mobilize the human and financial resources of Montgomery County by initiating, developing and administering community and economic development programs designed to provide the tools needed to achieve self-sufficiency.
Location: 113 E. Main St., Norristown, PA 19410
Phone: 610-277-6363
Website: www.cadcom.org
Contact: Gloria Fuentes, Ext. 11
The Patrician Society of Central Norristown
121 E. Chestnut St., Norristown, PA
The Patrician Society functions as a nonprofit, nonsectarian organization designed to meet the basic human needs of economically disadvantaged adults, children and families in the community. Volunteer opportunities include helping in the food cupboard and the summer camp.
Contact: Joe Maccolini
610-272-6316
Habitat for Humanity
Since its founding in 1976, Habitat for Humanity International has built and rehabilitated more than 150,000 houses with families in need, becoming a true world leader in addressing the issues of poverty housing. Visit the site below and type in your zip code to find the Habitat for Humanity projects in your area.
www.habitat.org
Alex's Lemonade Stand
"Fighting childhood cancer one cup at a time."
A great service opportunity for any size group - from your family front yard to a large community project. This web site give you all the information you need to host a lemonade stand to raise money for the fight against pediatric cancer.
This project was started by Alexandra Scott when she was four years old and continues in her memory.
Emmanuel Dining Room
121 N. Jacson St., Wilmington, DE
Feeding and serving the hungry nutritious meals since 1979. Guests at the Emmanuel dining Room are seated and served, no questions asked.
Contact: Pat Gaffney
302-652-3228
Cathedral Kitchen
642 Market St., Camden, NJ
The mission of the Cathedral Kitchen is to provide meals and other services to the poor and hungry of the city of Camden without regard to race, religion or sex. The Cathedral Kitchen gives every consideration to serving its guests with dignity and respect
http://www.cathedralkitchen.org/volunteer.html
Volunteer Way: Your Connection to Volunteering in the Delaware Valley
http://www.volunteersolutions.org/volunteerway/org/dir-all.html