SOURCE
SOURCE is the community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine.
SOURCE’s mission is to engage the Johns Hopkins University health professional schools and Baltimore communities in mutually beneficial partnerships that promote health and social justice.
We also serve as a channel for student, faculty and staff involvement with community organizations, and local projects.
SOURCE has a particular, but not exclusive, focus on East Baltimore neighborhoods in close proximity to the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus.
News from SOURCE
SOURCE Service-Learning Academy now accepting applications for 2025-26
SOURCE is now accepting applications for the Service-Learning Academy, a one-year, comprehensive program that equips Faculty Fellows and community leaders with all of the necessary tools to develop critical service-learning partnerships and courses. Applications are due Sat, March 1, 2025. Open to faculty in BSPH and SON.
Nominations open for SOURCE Community Service Awards
As a part of National Volunteer Week held annually in April, SOURCE presents awards to individuals and student groups that have shown a strong commitment to community engagement, service-learning and public health practice. SOURCE Community Service Awards are given for outstanding service and exemplary partnership with community-based organizations. Submit nominations by Tue, March 18.
Now accepting applications for 2025-26 SOURCE Service Scholars program
Are you looking for a way to make meaningful change in your community while completing your studies? Apply to be a SOURCE Service Scholar in 2025-2026! SOURCE is now accepting applications from students who will be enrolled throughout 2025-2026. SOURCE Service Scholars presents a unique opportunity for students to make an impact by completing 150 hours of community-based practice at a Baltimore community-based organization that is a SOURCE partner while receiving a $1,750 stipend. Scholars complete training in critical service-learning and apply their knowledge in real time while gaining valuable experience in project management. Open to students in BSPH, SON and SOM. Application Deadline: Fri, March 21.
Congratulations to our Star of the Month for February 2025, Naomi Langlois from the Bloomberg School of Public Health! Through the Baltimore Action Projects program, Naomi has been serving our community this year working with our amazing partners at SPARC to support the vital services it provides for clients, as well as develop materials which clients can use to connect with similar organizations in Baltimore for accessing essential harm reduction resources. Read our interview with Naomi to learn more about her work!
Upcoming Events
SOURCE hosts a wide range of different events throughout the academic year, both in person and virtually, to highlight the incredible work that our partner community-based organizations (CBOs) across Baltimore are doing to address health disparities in the city, as well as the collaborations which are happening between our partners and Hopkins students, faculty and staff. Visit our YouTube page to learn more about our partner CBOs, watch previous panel discussions about issues facing Baltimore communities, and learn how you can get involved!
Our Values
Reciprocity
To exchange with others for mutual benefit
Justice
To promote fair and equitable treatment for all
Service
To be of service to others
Collaboration
To work with others intentionally