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
Now accepting partner CBO project proposals for 2026-27 Baltimore Community Practicum
The “Baltimore Community Practicum Course” (BCP) supports student projects with local SOURCE partnering community-based organizations. The deadline for submitting project proposals is Tue, August 11.
Join our SOURCE Student Governing Board: Apply by July 29
SOURCE's Student Governing Board works to increase the visibility of community engagement and service-learning on the health professional campus by encouraging other students to utilize SOURCE and its resources. Applications are currently only open to incoming MPH Students in BSPH. In Fall 2026, SOM and SON students, as well as non-MPH BSPH students, will have the chance to apply.
Applications are open for 2026-27 Baltimore Action Projects
SOURCE is currently accepting applications for the Baltimore Action Projects in 2026–2027. You can make an impact by completing 100 hours of community-based public health practice with one of SOURCE’s partner organizations in Baltimore. Open to students in BSPH and SON only. Stipend included. Application deadline: Sun, August 2.
Federal Work-Study positions available with SOURCE for 2026-27
SOURCE will be hiring several students to support our programs in 2026-2027. All applicants must be eligible for Federal Work-Study, and enrolled full-time at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health or the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing. Program Assistants are expected to work 6 to 8 hours per week throughout 2026-2027.
Throughout the 2025-26 academic year, Ayushka Tiwary has shown a tremendous commitment to our Baltimore community and left a lasting impact supporting young patients as an HIV Counselor & Tester at Harriet Lane Clinic! We spoke with her about her experience working in HIV prevention in Baltimore and how others can get involved. Read our interview to learn more!
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