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Building a City Where No One Sleeps Outside

September 20, 2021 by Kylie J. Mignone

What is Eden Village? The organization began as the “Gathering Tree,” a safe hangout spot open in the evenings for the homeless to play games, get coffee, and use the computers. Eventually, the Gathering Tree grew into a tiny home community known as Eden Village in 2018.   Eden Village offers housing for homeless and disabled individuals in Springfield, MO. This community … [Read more...] about Building a City Where No One Sleeps Outside

Filed Under: Volunteer Tagged With: Bear Service, Citizen Bear, Community Engagement, public affairs, Service Opportunity, The Center for Community Engagement

Moving Families from Scarcity to Security

September 10, 2021 by Sarah J. Waterman

“Crosslines moves families from scarcity to security with compassion and dignity.” If you are looking to serve a local organization, Crosslines would be a great option!  About Crosslines:   Crosslines provides support to Greene County families in crisis through food assistance and hygiene items. Crosslines is committed to addressing the immediate hunger needs of families, … [Read more...] about Moving Families from Scarcity to Security

Filed Under: Service Learning, Volunteer Tagged With: #citizenbear, Bear Service, Community Engagement, public affairs, The Center for Community Engagement

Transforming College Campuses Through Community Engagement

September 8, 2021 by Kylie J. Mignone

Welcome back to campus Bears! The Center for Community Engagement is offering an exciting new program for freshman students interested in strengthening their service and leadership skills.   What is the Bonner Leader Program?   An interactive work-study program for college students that emphasizes service learning, community outreach, and leadership initiatives that align … [Read more...] about Transforming College Campuses Through Community Engagement

Filed Under: Service Learning, Volunteer Tagged With: #citizenbear, Bear Service, Bonner Leader, Community Engagement, public affairs, The Center for Community Engagement

Make a difference weekly with the Bear Service Team

October 17, 2018 by Charles Whitaker

Members of the Bear Service Team pose in front of a Convoy of Hope backdrop

By Hannah Voyles Bear Service Team is a service organization at MSU. Our mission is to plan and provide students with service opportunities in the Springfield community. This is a great way for students to make a difference while getting to know other Bears with hearts for service! We serve every Tuesday night, but on the last Tuesday of every month, we meet for discussion, … [Read more...] about Make a difference weekly with the Bear Service Team

Filed Under: Volunteer Tagged With: Bear Service, community, hours, Springfield, students

Did you miss the Community Engagement Fair?

October 9, 2017 by Katy Warfield

Every semester, the Center for Community Engagement hosts dozens of community partners in the Plaster Student Union for the Community Engagement Fair. This past September, Missouri State welcomed 45 community partners to the third floor of Plaster Student Union. For those of you who couldn't make it, we have a running list of possible community agencies to partner with in the … [Read more...] about Did you miss the Community Engagement Fair?

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #citizenbear, Bear Service, Center for Community Engagement, Community Engagement, Community Involvement and Service

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