MS Center for Community & Civic Engagement
Cause Area
- Community
- Disaster Relief
- Education & Literacy
- Emergency & Safety
Location
University of Southern Mississippi118 College Drive#5083Hattiesburg, MS 39406 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
To make a difference in the lives of those affected by Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi by starting college campus volunteer centers with a special focus on disaster preparedness and Katrina recovery.
Description
We promote civic engagement as broad, inclusive, and direct participation in the search for the public good that renews and enriches earlier conceptions of democracy.
We value diverse partnerships between K-16 institutions and community-based organizations that focus on civic responsibility and community needs.
We are committed to strengthening educational experiences in order to foster improved academic achievement and enthusiastic participation in society.
We provide a framework that links service with curriculum and promote information and resources for community service-learning opportunities.
We provide support for the implementation and development of after-schooltutoring and mentoring programs for the region's neediest children.
We provide assistance, support, and resources for research and evaluation that supports and expands our understanding of social institutions and educational partnerships.