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"By serving with Project Affinity I have experienced the City of Cleveland. I've been immersed in two different cultures: inner city kids and the mental health community. The more experience I get with different cultures and people, the more acceptance I bring to my life. I learn to always look for the positive, and help others to look for it as well," said sophomore Breanna Taylor of her experience this past summer.
What is Project Affinity?
Project Affinity is an urban summer service program coordinated by the Office of Community Outreach. Approximately seven students live together at the Archwood House, a B-W owned facility in Cleveland's Brooklyn Centre neighborhood. Through service (approximately 28 hours per week), and community events, students are able to develop a direct relationship with individuals on Cleveland's West Side and the greater Cleveland community. As a group, participants explore social justice issues such as poverty, hunger, homelessness, mental health, diversity, the environment and HIV/AIDS.
Reflection and education are integral parts of the service experience. Weekly educational sessions each feature a different community member, B-W staff or faculty member to offer expertise on community and or social justice issues.
Remuneration
Students receive housing, meals and a living stipend for their participation. Students may apply for internship credit through the Office of Career Services.
For additional information contact: Julie Bishop
Assistant Director of Community Outreach
(440) 826-8560
jbishop@bw.edu
275 Eastland Rd.