The Ignatian Center will entertain expansion of community partners in a limited way based on the following criteria:
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Community organization offers a unique opportunity for undergraduates not currently offered through existing community partners
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Community organization offers a learning experience that is in great demand for academic courses and helps address an unmet need for student learning
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Community organization could be a strategic partner due to its location (e.g. within the place-based initiative geographic area), relationship with the broader university, or social issue it addresses
Community Partners
Our many community partners are at the heart of our work. They include agencies, schools, and parishes. They provide students, in connection with their SCU coursework, the opportunity to contribute to partners’ work in the community and to interact face-to-face with their clients so as to learn from the unique challenges they encounter. This beneficial partnership between the University and our community partners places the concern for justice firmly within the University’s curriculum.
Since its inception in 1986, our partnerships have grown from eight community organizations involving fewer than 100 students in 10 academic courses to almost 60 community partners throughout Santa Clara County who receive nearly 1,200 students each year who learn with them through community engagement. Read about our current community partners by clicking on the links below.
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136 W Alma Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
2380 Enborg Lane, San Jose, CA 95128
Hoover Middle School Site (High School and Middle School Programs)
1635 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
Franklin/McKinley Site (High School)
645 Wool Creek Drive, San Jose CA 95112
Bridges Academy Site (Middle School)
1702 McLaughlin Avenue, San Jose CA 95122
Program serves academically motivated students at middle and high schools in San Jose prepare for college. SCU students provide individual high school tutoring in primary areas of Math and Science, as well as serve as role models.
1111 Bellomy St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
2550 Cabrillo Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051
- Special Ed - assist students with a range of mild to moderate learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADD, autism spectrum disorders) and some physical disabilities
- General Ed - assist students individually or in groups to support classroom lessons
- AVID - assist students with inquiry-based methods of tutoring
Required: TB clearance (TB Risk Assessment Form accepted).
1123 Hanchett Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126
701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA, 95110
701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA, 95110
CORAL at Washington Elementary: 100 Oak Street, San Jose, CA 95110
CORAL at Empire Gardens Elementary: 1060 Empire Street, San Jose, CA 95112
1401 Parkmoor Ave., #260, San Jose, CA 95126
The College of Adaptive Arts is building a college of the arts for students with disabilities. Students ages 18+ can take an individual class for a 3-unit certificate, or can enroll in a particular course of study and complete a 60-unit articulated curriculum. The College of Adaptive Arts is an institution of lifelong learners, so once the undergraduate course of study is completed, students are welcome and encouraged to return to enroll in a graduate program designed to get them more engaged and partnered in the community.
The mission of College of Adaptive Arts is to build an innovative college of the arts for students with disabilities. To provide an environment where our students can flourish and thrive and continue to push the boundaries of their potential.
Vision: Empowering the student body to creatively transform the way the world views individuals with disabilities. CAA creates successful contributing citizens through the arts.
SCU students will serve as in-class support, tutoring and assisting instruction in classes ranging from music video production and recording, classic and contemporary dance, concert choir and poetry.
Required: TB clearance (TB Risk Assessment Form accepted)
1030 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
1390 Five Wounds Lane, San Jose, CA 95116
113 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94040
149 N. White Road, San Jose, CA 95127
1840 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
The ESL program is designed for non-native speakers of English, focusing on communication skills (writing and listening/ speaking), life skills and cultural understanding, which the ESL student needs in order to participate and contribute more fully in the community, workplace, and schools of their children.
SCU students interact with the ESL students to help them achieve their goals by working as instructional classroom aides working in small groups or in a one-to-one setting.
Required: TB clearance (TB Risk Assessment Form accepted).
611 Willis Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125
2625 Zanker Road, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95134
49 N 4th Street, San Jose CA 95112
Front Door Communities, formerly a mission of the First Presbyterian Church, is comprised of the morning Bag Lunch Program and the afternoon Women’s Drop-In Program, known as Lifted Spirits. In the late 2000s, the church began a Front Door program to pack and give away lunches to whomever came asking for food. Today they give out approximately 600 lunches each week.
The Women’s Drop-in Center, known as “Lifted Spirits,” gives up to 30 homeless women respite from the streets three afternoons a week. It provides a safe community for women, warm meals, sofas to take naps, toiletries and clothing, a washer and a dryer, music, activities, and open hearts and ears to support.
SCU students engage with the community as they serve brown bag lunches or work with the ‘Lifted Spirits’ women in the clothing boutique. SCU students must be proactive to engage in conversations, offering smiles and support.
1840 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
2003 E San Antonio St, San Jose, CA 95116
Grail Family Services partners with families to create strong starts for their young children through quality, results-oriented programs and services. Grail creates a Strong Start for children from birth by offering direct services to children, working with parents to support their children, and training providers who work with children and parents.
SCU students work in one of two programs at Grail. They support the ESL (English as a Second Language) program by working one-on-one and in conversational groups. They can also choose to work in the state-funded preschool program in academically related areas, arts and crafts, and playground time.
Required: Fingerprint background check and TB clearance (TB Risk Assessment Form accepted).
1043 Garland Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
Senior Center: 1555 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
Work Center: 3080 Alfred St, Santa Clara, CA 95054
1635 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95126
1840 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
546 West Julian Street, San Jose, CA 95110
311 Willow Street, San Jose, CA 95110
Required: There is a strict dress code (no tank tops, strapless tops, tight leggings, or shorts of any length).
2039 Kammerer Avenue, San Jose 95116
The Mayfair Community Center, located in the Mayfair neighborhood of East San Josè, provides a wide variety of programs for people of all ages and abilities, including San Jose Recreational Preschool, leisure, health and wellness classes, youth summer camps, and an afterschool program.
The Senior Nutrition Program serves seniors who are predominantly Latino and are mainly Spanish speaking. The program offers seniors daily socialization, recreation, and nutrition. SCU students socialize with the seniors through conversations, or enjoying leisure activities, such as loteria, bingo, or pool. SCU students may also assist in the nutrition program by serving lunch if needed.
410 North Winchester Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Morgan Autism Center 950 St. Elizabeth Dr., San Jose, CA 95126
488 North 6th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
2800 Ocala Avenue, San Jose, CA 95148
1880 Pruneridge Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95050
Valley Palms: 2155 Lanai Avenue, San Jose, CA 95122
Orchard Glen: 3975 Seven Trees Blvd San Jose, CA 95111
Charter Court: 1200 Ranchero Way, San Jose, CA 95117
Villa Monterey: 2898 Villa Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
1381 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95110
51 N. Ninth Street, San Jose, CA 95116
Inspired by the Vincentian spirit, Saint Patrick Catholic School provides a strong academic, spiritual and moral foundation in a safe and nurturing environment within a community that celebrates its diversity. SCU students serve as homework tutors in the after-school program. Homework tutors help school aged children (K-8) with their homework in a range of subjects – reading, writing, math, social science, and science. Tutors also foster student’s abilities to succeed in school by helping them build confidence and skills necessary to complete their homework assignments.
Required: Fingerprint background check and Safe Environment Online Training
33 N 8th St, San Jose, CA 95112
East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library
1102 E Santa Clara Street, San Jose 95116
Hillview Branch Library
1600 Hopkins Drive, San Jose 95122
East San José Carnegie Library is the oldest branch in the San Jose Public Library system, it was built in 1908 and became a part of the system in 1911 when the City of East San José was annexed by San Jose. East SJ Carnegie offers a variety of programming for people of all ages, including Bilingual Storytime, One on One Computer Help, and an ESL Conversation Club. Their programs are run by passionate and committed volunteers from the community.
The Hillview Branch Library, which has served East San José since 1965, provides educational resources and recreational opportunities serving the needs and interests of a culturally diverse community. Hillview Branch is situated next to Fischer Middle School and a few blocks from the Hank Lopez Community Center.
SCU students serve as homework club coaches or tech mentors. Homework coaches help local school aged children (K-8) with their homework in a range of subjects – reading, writing, math, social science, and science. Coaches also foster student’s abilities to succeed in school by helping them build confidence and skills necessary to complete their homework assignments.
Required: Fingerprint background check.
3000 Benton Street, Santa Clara, CA 95051
778 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose, CA 95110
Santa Maria Urban Ministry was founded in 1983 to provide emergency food to the needy residents of downtown San Jose, California. An outreach ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real, Santa Maria has featured a food pantry for over 30 years and offers educational and targeted programs to promote permanent, uplifting transformation.
Santa Maria Urban Ministry's mission is to provide our community with a safe, welcoming place for basic services that meet short-term needs and to promote permanent, uplifting transformation for client families through education, service and targeted programs.
SCU students will engage with the community through the After-School STUDIO Program tutoring and mentoring elementary through middle school students.
Required: Background check, and on-line video training for mandatory reporting
1925 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95050
1840 Benton Street Santa Clara, CA 95050
100 Oak Street, San Jose, CA 95110
3250 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95051
The purpose of Wilcox High School is to educate, empower, and enable all students to become caring, contributing citizens who can succeed in an ever-changing world. Wilcox High School is committed to focusing on high expectations and individual academic success and to creating a community of respect and responsibility.
SCU students serve as aides in EL (English Learner) Academic Support classrooms.
Required: TB clearance (TB Risk Assessment Form accepted).
588 N. Fourth Street San Jose, CA