Advocacy Groups
Students passionate about showcasing active support for individuals, the environment, and/or the greater good are encouraged to join one of La Salle’s advocacy groups. Not only do Explorers in these organizations gain real-world experience relating to a spectrum of current events and concerns, they also have opportunities to forge long-lasting friendships.
About: The Alliance is a program that works to provide a safe space and support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Questioning, and Straight students; sponsors educational programs; and engages in direct service.
Mission Statement: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Straight Alliance (LGBTSA) at La Salle University pledges to provide a safe place and support for the LGBTSA members of the community. Through educational programs, outreach projects, social activities, and efforts of advocacy for equal rights, the organization aims to be a resource for its own members and provide a service to the entire La Salle community. Through these endeavors, members of this group intend to embrace diversity and to promote inclusion in accordance with Lasallian tradition and the University’s own mission: “La Salle…wants students to liberate themselves from narrow interests and prejudices…” In particular, LGBTSA through free speech seeks to challenge any expression of racism and sexism. Heterosexism or other forms of discrimination based on a group’s or a person’s actual [or] perceived “difference.”
As a program we try to provide recreational activities in and around Philadelphia through our Buddy Programs. Through our activities we try to form deeper relationships between volunteers and the residents.
Contact: gauss01@lasalle.edu
About: Catholic Relief Services Ambassadors work hard to build a constituency for the global poor on their campuses and to advocate for more just policies by hosting events to educate the campus and advocate for change.
As a program we try to provide recreational activities in and around Philadelphia through our Buddy Programs. Through our activities we try to form deeper relationships between volunteers and the residents.
Contact: Sean Hutchinson, hutchinsons1@lasalle.edu
About: Students for Environmental Action (SEA) work to create awareness and change on our campus and in the real world about environmental issues. They have partnered with organizations like Awbury Arboretum and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society.
Mission Statement: SEA serves the community as a F.O.C.U.S. program in the University Ministry and Service office. Students for Environmental Action (SEA) engage and inform the student body and the surrounding community about progressive, sustainable environmental developments. In addition to on-campus awareness initiatives, SEA provides opportunities for organizations. In addition to service and advocacy initiatives, students discuss environmental issues among its members.
As a program we try to provide recreational activities in and around Philadelphia through our Buddy Programs. Through our activities we try to form deeper relationships between volunteers and the residents.
Contact: sea.lasalle@gmail.com