SOURCE
SOURCE is the community engagement and service-learning center for the Johns Hopkins University (JHU) Schools of Public Health, Nursing, and Medicine.
SOURCE’s mission is to engage the Johns Hopkins University health professional schools and Baltimore communities in mutually beneficial partnerships that promote health and social justice.
We also serve as a channel for student, faculty and staff involvement with community organizations, and local projects.
SOURCE has a particular, but not exclusive, focus on East Baltimore neighborhoods in close proximity to the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus.
News from SOURCE
2026-27 SOURCE Service-Learning Academy now accepting applications
The JHU SOURCE Service-Learning Academy is a one-year, comprehensive program that equips Fellows with all of the necessary tools and methods to develop critical service-learning partnerships and courses. Open to faculty and community partners. All JHU faculty are eligible for 100% tuition remission. Application deadline: March 1, 2026.
Nominations open for SOURCE Community Service Awards
Each year during National Volunteer Week in April, SOURCE awards individuals and groups that have shown a strong commitment to community engagement, service-learning and public health practice. Submit your nominations by Fri, March 20.
Student Governing Board applications now open to incoming SON MSN Spring Start students
Join our Student Governing Board and get involved in Baltimore! Help us plan outreach events, determine new community-based partners, create content for social media, lead critical reflection sessions, and more. Connect with your classmates, colleagues across the three health professional schools, and our Baltimore community! Deadline: Tue, February 24, 2026.
Through the Community Outreach Program, Amal is working with Green and Healthy Homes Initiative to support its client intake process, developing guidance to improve clients' access to important resources, and supporting the organization's reach to communities across Maryland. Read our interview with Amal to learn more about her experience!
Upcoming Events
SOURCE hosts a wide range of different events throughout the academic year, both in person and virtually, to highlight the incredible work that our partner community-based organizations (CBOs) across Baltimore are doing to address health disparities in the city, as well as the collaborations which are happening between our partners and Hopkins students, faculty and staff. Visit our YouTube page to learn more about our partner CBOs, watch previous panel discussions about issues facing Baltimore communities, and learn how you can get involved!
Our Values
Reciprocity
To exchange with others for mutual benefit
Justice
To promote fair and equitable treatment for all
Service
To be of service to others
Collaboration
To work with others intentionally