Stonehill College for you search menu home connect with the community Service & Community Engagement Rooted in Stonehill's mission is a committment to act in ways that help create a more just and compassionate world. Service and community engagement are at the heart of those efforts and are an intrinsic element of the Stonehill experience. A Commitment to the Greater Good Our students, faculty and staff live Stonehill's commitment to social justice, our belief in the inherent dignity of each person and our mission to foster critical thinking and free inquiry. Students regularly engage with the local, national and global community through programs such as Coaching4Change and the Martin Institute for Law & Society, among others. Our students are the kinds of people who get out there and make a difference. They’re in it for the experience, the people and because it’s the right thing to do. Each year, Stonehill students provide nearly 100,000 hours of community service through programs such as the Farm at Stonehill and H.O.P.E. Service Immersion Program, among others. Service experiences build leadership skills, broaden their understanding of diversity and develop a keener sense of justice. Whether it’s helping out at a local nursing home, participating in the Relay for Life, or building houses in Nicaragua, our students are constantly finding new and inventive ways to change the world. Marquis Taylor ’06, founder of Coaching4Change leading a group of students H.O.P.E. Service Immersion Program Inspired by the enduring values of a Holy Cross education, and the belief that learning is enhanced when it takes place in the context of a compelling situation, H.O.P.E. seeks to engage members of the Stonehill community in cross-cultural service experiences. H.O.P.E. further endeavors to challenge the Stonehill community to grow in love of God and neighbor by embodying the Church's commitment to a preferential option for and with the poor. Learn more about the H.O.P.E. Service Immersion Program. H.O.P.E. service trip to Peru The Farm at Stonehill The Farm at Stonehill was established in January 2011 in response to food access issues in the neighboring city of Brockton, Massachusetts. Since its inception, The Farm has donated more than 80,000 pounds of fresh organic produce to our four community partner organizations. PLAY The Farm at Stonehill Mobile Market The Farm’s Mobile Market gives residents who do not live near grocery stores access to healthy eating options, and shares information about other efforts to increase wellness in the community. The Mobile Market does this by partnering with other organizations to offer cooking demonstrations, recipes and nutritional information to visitors. Learn more about The Farm at Stonehill Additional Programs Center for Service and Social Justice The Stonehill Center for Service & Social Justice (CSSJ) provides community-based learning courses, community-based research, along with service and justice opportunities for our students, faculty and staff. Community Engagement Program As Stonehill's largest, student-run community service program, the Community Engagement Program provides opportunities for students to learn from, foster relationships with, journey alongside, and advocate for members of our local community. Community Engagement Day Community Engagement Day, held each August, introduces first-year students to local service opportunities through an engagement panel with community partners and a Volunteer Fair on the quad. Throughout the year, students serve at more than 25 local sites totaling more than 7,000 hours. Related Links LIVING ON CAMPUS ATHLETICS & RECREATIONAL SPORTS SERVICE & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SPIRITUAL LIFE CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS COMMUTING location 320 Washington Street, Easton MA 02357 508-565-1000 Footer Navigation CONTACT CAREERS CORONAVIRUS UPDATES DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT MISSION STATEMENT Quick Links Navigation FIND YOUR PROGRAM APPLY FOR ADMISSION CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY PLAN YOUR VISIT How Will You Lead? FIND OUT MORE Social Navigation Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Footer Utility Navigation Emergency Information HEOA Consumer Disclosure Non-Discrimination Statement Terms & Conditions Title IX Resources Web Accessibility