June 18, 2024

The Center's work was mentioned in two items in a snapshot of community and industry partnerships and civically engaged coursework in the winter 2024 term highlighted by the Provost.

Through its Building Wealth and Health Network, which provides trauma-informed, healing-centered financial empowerment, the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the Dana and David Dornsife School of Public Health has established new partnerships with Hand2Paw and Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia (AVP). Hand2Paw provides paid internships where young adults from marginalized communities work with rescue animals to strengthen connection, compassion and community. AVP is a victim service agency based in West Philadelphia.

Thirteen community-engaged learning (CEL) courses, including two side-by-side courses, were offered, including courses in writing, digital media culture, urban strategy and health services administration. Several courses focused on building local relationships and long-term collaboration in West Philadelphia. Elizabeth Kimball, PhD, director of the University Writing Program and assistant professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, taught a side-by-side course in writing, “Writing for Social Change,” in partnership with professional staff at Drexel’s Center for Hunger-Free Communities. Students and professional staff explored various forms of writing used in advocating for funding and reporting on efforts for positive social change.

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