Reflections from a Liminal Space The Gulf-South Summit on Service-Learning and Civic Engagement began in 2003. Today it is one of the premier conferences in the field. Drawing hundreds of participants from 12 Southern states and beyond. This year’s conference took place March 23-25. Sponsored by Louisiana State University and…
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We Stand with Ukraine The Russian invasion into Ukraine continues to gain strength every day creating a humanitarian crisis that has destroyed cities and infrastructure and taken thousands of lives. More than one million people have fled the country since the war began and many more have stayed to fight…
Comments closedWith an updated user-friendly design, a new badging feature, and advanced data and reporting tools, managing and measuring volunteering events has never been easier. Starting in 2020 many aspects of our lives became largely digital, including volunteer management. GivePulse took this opportunity to assess our platform and optimize it for…
Comments closedAs GivePulse approaches our 10 year anniversary this spring, we wanted to reflect upon our evolution from past to present and share our goals for the future. We have come a long way in ten years. The continuous feedback and support we receive from our clients and our volunteer community…
Comments closedToday we are highlighting and honoring the work of RAICES, Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, and its work for refugees and immigrants who, without pro bono legal support, would likely have to go to court alone. In this post we will discuss RAICES’ work in Texas,…
Comments closedIn honor of both Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and the National Day of Racial Healing on January 18th, we are highlighting three universities that have gone above and beyond in hosting meaningful and impactful events that have encouraged students to make a difference in their communities. Washington State University…
Comments closedToday, we are spotlighting the North Carolina Agriculture and Technology Institute’s Black Girls Vote chapter. Rhyann and Olivia, president and event coordinator of the Black Girls Vote Chapter at North Carolina A & T University, spoke to us about their campus and organization. We even learned more about what events…
Comments closedToday we are spotlighting Brown Hope, a non-profit social justice organization located in Portland, Oregon. Brown Hope is based on tangible change and relief from racial trauma, and supports Black, Brown, and Indigenous community members. Mission Statement “Plant and nurture the seeds for racial justice. We uplift, connect, and celebrate…
Comments closedThe devastating news of the Midwest and South Tornado storm has us on edge (reminds us of our earlier Texas Winter Storm). We’re reaching out to the Midwest and South community to see how we can help. In tandem, we have compiled a list of places to donate items and…
Comments closedIn January of 2020, we shared our deep dive into the Carnegie Elective Community Engagement Classification. Since then, the administration of the classification has moved with Dr. Mathew Johnson to Albion College. Our team chatted with Johnson at a tumultuous time, as community engagement and service-learning shifted to meet the…
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