Student Philanthropy: Connecting BSW Students, Schools of Social Work, and Communities

Abstract

University–community partnerships provide key opportunities for schools of social work to establish mutually beneficial collaborations with the communities that host them. This article explores how a student-led philanthropic initiative can expand and strengthen these partnerships. A new student philanthropy model at an undergraduate social work program that has been implemented over the past 4 years is described. Community agencies were surveyed to evaluate this program's impression on the community. Results point to the program's potential for supporting and strengthening university–community partnerships.