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
Apply to be a member of our Student Governing Board in 2025-26!
SOURCE seeks community-minded students to serve on our Student Governing Board. Help us plan outreach events, determine new community-based partners, create content for social media, lead critical reflection sessions, and numerous other opportunities this academic year! Connect with your classmates, colleagues across the three health professional schools, and our Baltimore community! Open at this time for students in BSPH (non-MPH), SON (new Fall start MEN and doctoral students), and SOM (MS1 only). Apply by Tues, September 16.
Federal Work Study positions available with SOURCE in 2025-26
SOURCE will be hiring several students to support our programs in 2025-2026. 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 at $20/hr.
Annual Community Involvement Fair: Wed, September 10
Join SOURCE for our Annual Community Involvement Fair at the Bloomberg School of Public Health in Feinstone Hall (E2030) where students, faculty and staff can learn how to become involved with local non-profits and community groups. Discover volunteer positions and internships in Baltimore!
Now accepting applications for HIV Counseling and Testing Program
Did you know that Baltimore has one of the highest rates of adults living with HIV in the United States? Do you want to make an impact as a health professional student? Support our community by becoming an HIV Counselor and Tester through SOURCE! Applications are open for our HIV Counseling and Testing Program and students in the three Johns Hopkins University health professional schools are encouraged to apply. Deadline: Mon, September 15
BSPH Students: Apply for the Baltimore Community Practicum today
Applications our now open for our flagship service-learning course, the Baltimore Community Practicum (BCP). This internship-based course offers a mix of In-Person or Hybrid public health practice opportunities in partnership with Baltimore community-based organizations. BCP is a for-credit course offering real-world public health practice experiences for BSPH students across all degree programs! Deadline: Tue, August 16
Congratulations to our Star of the Month for June 2025, Emily Lee from the School of Nursing! Emily has been actively serving our community volunteering with our incredible partners at Amazing Grace Lutheran Church supporting their Food Ministry which provides meals and fresh produce, among other vital supplies, for our East Baltimore community. Read our interview with Emily to learn more about her experience!
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