Student Philanthropy Program
Integrating learning experiences that encourage charitable giving and civic engagement into a variety of fields of academic study
Student Philanthropy Program
Established in 2012, The Philanthropy program allows students to study community organizations and the role they play in addressing social issues and to make informed decisions to invest in these organizations. As participants in the Student Philanthropy Program, students learn the importance of giving, not only of their time and talents but also of giving financial resources to help community organizations meet their goals of helping others. Students who participate in the philanthropy program, as part of their course requirement, may work with non-profit organizations in the community to apply knowledge gained in the classroom to real-world situations. Students in each class are asked to select a deserving non-profit organization to receive a small grant to further its cause.
| SELETED COURSES INVOLVED IN THE PROGRAM | |
|---|---|
| ENGL 674, Community Literacy | English |
| PAS 206, Introduction to Caribbean Studies | Pan African Studies |
| POLS 495, Diversity Politics and Policy | Political Science |
| SPAD 525, Event Management Class | Sports Administration |
| SPAD 536, Nonprofit Sports | Sports Administration |
| WGST 201, Women in American Culture | Women and Gender Studies |
The following organizations have been funded as part of the program:
- Americana Community Center
- Catholic Charities of Louisville
- Center for Women and Families
- Doors to Hope
- Elevate Recreation
- Family Scholar House
- Gilda’s Club
- Girls on the Run
- Hotel Louisville Resilient Family Program
- Iroquois Library
- Kentucky Refugees Ministries
- Louisville Youth Group
- Muhammed Ali Center
- Nativity Academy
- Neighborhood House
- New Directions Housing Corporation
- PACT in Action
- Southwick Community Center
- St. Joseph Children’s Home
- Wayside Christian Mission
- Women in Transition