Hillel - Tufts Hillel is committed to conducting engaging programs that make social justice and the teaching of related Jewish texts and values a core component of their mission on campus.
Introduction to Peace and Justice Studies (PJS 1) - Students participate in group projects for 10-12 hours over a two week period at organizations while studying the concepts and theory of social activism in semester-long course.
Leonard Carmichael Society: Hunger and Homelessness - a sub-group of the Leonard Carmichael Society which offers services and advocacy to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in Tufts' host communities. This sub-group includes Food Rescue, Habitat for Humanity, the Hunger Project, Shelters, and Volunteer Vacations.
LIFT Somerville (Formerly NSP) - LIFT Somerville gives student volunteers the opportunity to work one-on-one with members of the community in a client advocate/case manager role on everything from searching for affordable housing to creating a strong resume to applying for public benefits to filing income taxes.
Sociology/PJS 111: Social Change & Community Organizing- Students will explore local community organizations and local organizing, and gain hands on experience in a community organizing project
Sociology/PJS 130: Wealth, Poverty, and Inequality -This course studies current census and other data describing inequality today, looks at egalitarian belief systems, and considers ideological justifications for inequality. Optional community placement arranged by professor in Somerville and other local organizations whose work connects to topic of the course.
Tufts Community Research Center - works to foster and develop research collaborations between Tufts researchers and community-based organizations and individuals