Africa Programs (STAND)
Learn about the many issues that affect Africa by working to raise awareness among students, including the crises in Darfur, Kenya and the Congo, HIV/AIDS, and other health pandemics and issues. Engage yourself in the conversation by attending events, learning about political issues and participating in fundraisers and community outreach. Contact Tasha Griffiths at tashag@sandiego.edu for more information.
Color Your World
This program facilitates canvass mural painting opportunities with community students and organizations of all types and sizes. Murals engage students from varying backgrounds, ethnicities, ages and developmental levels to address group and individual concerns. You do not have to be an artist to do group murals. Contact Mallory or Megan Wilhelms at mallorywilhelms@sandiego.edu andmeganwilhelms@sandiego.edu for more information.
Cool Club
USD students bridge the gap between USD and the students with intellectual disabilities at Mesa Community College in the TRACE (Transition Resources for Adult Community Education) program. The goal of Cool Club is to show that, as college students, our similarities outweigh our differences. Volunteers engage with the TRACE students through various arts/crafts and sports activities. Cool Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 1:45 - 3:30 p.m. in UC 113. Transportation is provided. Contact the Cool Club student coordinators atCoolClub07@gmail.com for more information.
Hunger and Homelessness
Learn about issues of hunger and homelessness through educational workshops on housing issues, house-building projects with San Diego housing agencies, and participating in Hunger and Homelessness week with University Ministry.
Immigration/Migration Issues
As a result of USD’s close proximity to the US/Mexican border, we have a unique opportunity to engage more deeply in the issues of migration and immigration. There are a variety of events and programs (see Migrant Outreach on reverse) that CASA co-sponsors addressing this important issue. Contact Maria Silva at marias-12@sandiego.edu or Lisa Duffy at lduffy-11@sandiego.edu for more information.
Literacy Through Character
Literacy Through Character is a program where USD students can help juvenile youth practice literacy through discussion and writing activities at the local Kearny Mesa Juvenile Hall Facility. By discussing topics such as respect and goals, the youth can practice their critical thinking and discussion skills along with their writing capabilities. This program starts at the beginning of each semester and continues throughout the semester. If you are interested in working with youth and want to experience a new environment, you can contact Rhea Webb atrwebb_5@sandiego.edu or Camille Rodrigues atrodrigues.c08@gmail.com.
Pro Kids Golf Academy
Pro Kids Golf is a safe and fun environment where underserved kids can learn the game of golf and develop values and life skills that will aid them in their future endeavors. Volunteers are needed to tutor youth in the Pro Kids Learning Center and assist with various events and programs throughout the year. Contact Megan Wilhelms atmeganwilhelms@sandiego.edu or Mallory Wilhelms atmallorywilhelms@sandiego.edu for more information.
Sustainability/Fair Trade Task Force
The Sustainability/Fair Trade task force is dedicated to educating the USD community about sustainability issues that exist in our world and in our own communities. This task force recognizes that environmental and social issues are intertwined, and by working to improve the standard of living in less developed countries, it will benefit the environmental quality of the world. The Sustainability/ Fair Trade task force is dedicated not only to educating the community about these issues, but also providing opportunities to take direct action. There are bi-weekly meetings, every Wednesday (visit CASA's calendar to see the schedule). Contact Deanna Wolf deannawolfe@sandiego.edu for more infomation.
Youth Programs
In partnership with local elementary, middle and high schools, CASA offers numerous opportunities for college students to work with K-12 youth in the San Diego community through after school tutoring and program support. Contact Ilana Lopez s at ilopez@sandiego.edu for more information.
