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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.

Star of the Month | December 2024

Congratulations to our Star of the Month for December 2024, Victoria Vu from the School of Nursing! Victoria is currently in the School of Nursing's Community Outreach Program working with our amazing partners at CASA de Maryland to support the coordination and operation of its free eye clinics for residents. With the first part of the academic year nearly over, Victoria is already planning new ways to serve CASA's clients through a series of health education workshops. Read our interview to learn more about Victoria's experience in the Community Outreach Program!

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events currently scheduled. Check back soon!
Watch Past 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

Learn About Our Guiding Principles