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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

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.

Outstanding Service Leader | June 2026

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

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