Community Engagement Programs
Northwestern and local Evanston/Chicago community organizations offer many ways for you to get involved in the surrounding community.
Leadership Development & Community Engagement Programs
A before-school program in 7 Evanston elementary schools that offers volunteers an opportunity to support students academically while building community connections.
Grounding for Public Service (GPS) Club
An open weekly dinner and connecting space that focuses on place-based education, exploring the history, culture, and social landscape of Evanston/Chicago through an equity lens with guest speakers.
A leadership development and community engagement cohort for select first, second and third-year Northwestern students that runs the duration of the school year. Named after a prominent family of Chicago activists, the program pairs weekly local public service with mentoring and structured reflection.
A service-learning program based in Chicago that transforms your spring break into an opportunity for civic action and personal growth.
Connect with Community Partners
Northwestern is located in a city and region that are incredibly rich in culture, history, and in organizations that work to make Evanston and Chicago better for all who live here. We value the work of our non-profit community partners and encourage you to connect with them.
We encourage you to make a sustained commitment of two or more quarters with our community partners. We believe that relationships take time to build and change requires listening, learning, and deep partnership. These sustained partnerships benefit both you and our community through growth and change over time.
Find Your Own Organizations
Search this database for community service organizations in Evanston and Chicago.