Stevens Service Learning Center

Service Partnerships

Our Partnerships

Jumpstart

Jumpstart brings college students and community volunteers together with preschool children for year-long, individualized tutoring and mentoring.

Lawrence Math and Science Partnership

Under tutelage of Merrimack College students, middle school students in Lawrence, Massachusetts, build skills in science and math.

Austin Scholars

Austin Scholars serve in the community for two hours each week. The service revolves around the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching and supports several local organizations surrounding the college.

Hands to Help

Hands to Help, in collaboration with St. Mary’s Church in Lawrence, MA, includes a drop-in center that provides after school tutoring, tax assistance, ESL conversation classes, an open gym night and general form assistance. Additionally, Hands to Help acts as an information referral site to other local non-profits and offers resources, such as computers, for public use.

Additional Opportunities

Check out more opportunities to serve members of the Greater Merrimack Valley community.

More Information

Professor Mary McHugh
Executive Director
978-837-5123
email

Katherine Donell
Assistant Director
978-837-5125
email

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