F.A.I.T.H. Inc.

DePaul University is a private four-year Catholic university founded on

the Vincentian principles of community service. The Vincentian Identity

Mission Statement states, “[We seek] to empower students to promote

the inherent human dignity of all people, especially marginalized

communities, by educating students to cultivate relationships rooted in

service, faith, and justice.” As a result, DePaul offers service-learning

courses such as PHL 250: Philosophy and Social Change as an

introduction and engagement to community-based service learning,

disparities within marginalized communities, and community based

development. This class has worked hand in hand with F.A.I.T.H. Inc.,

through volunteerwork, creation of the F.A.I.T.H. Inc. website, and

reviving the community garden. DePaul University hopes to continue

this collaboration withF.A.I.T.H. Inc. through community-based

service learning courses. 

       

 

 

 

 

Thank you to The Steans Center's Monsignor John J. Egan Office of Urban Education and Community Partnerships which plays a central role in advancing DePaul faculty and student engagement with public agencies and community-based organizations and schools. 

 

 

Much gratitude goes out to Dr. Michael Bennett, former director of John J. Egan Office of Urban Education and Community Partnerships, for his good works, dedication, intellectual expertise and helping hand with this project.

 

 

And a BIG THANK YOU to John Zeigler, present director of Egan Office, for introducing us to Rev. Crawford and for his leadership, council and support.

 

 

Many thanks also to Sergio Elahi for bringing us altogether and for his never ending assistance, encouragement, and enthusiasm.