OUR BENEFACTORS

Bloomberg Philanthropies

The CCSR was established in 2013 with a $50,000 grant from Bloomberg PhilanthropiesLearn More »

Cummings Foundation

Funding for the CCSR is provided by the $100K for 100 Grant Program run by the Cummings FoundationLearn More »

Foundation Trust

Funding for the CCSR is also provided through a $1,500 grant by the Foundation TrustLearn More »

Krystle Campbell Community Betterment Project

The Center is also partnering with the Krystle Campbell Community Betterment Project to financially support student projects with funds from the Boston FoundationLearn More »

Medford Community Fund Grant

In 2019, the CCSR received a $5,000 grant from the Medford Community Fund

The City of Medford has awarded a grant worth $10,000 to establish a summer leadership academy for our high school studentsLearn More »

CUMMINGS FOUNDATION GRANT

Medford’s Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR) has been awarded a 10-year, $350,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation as part of their $25 Million Grant Program (starting in 2021). The grant supports the mission of The CCSR, which includes developing student leaders who work to make the world a better place by creating projects that benefit both the Medford community and the world. The CCSR is a district-wide after-school program, part of the Medford Public Schools, which guides students in the development and implementation of projects that benefit the community. We are truly grateful for this opportunity.

HOW WE GOT HERE

The CCSR has collaborated with The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, colleges and universities, community groups such as Team Medford, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and civic and public service organizations to help make the world a better place to live. In light of all of the terrible national and worldwide tragedies, we strongly believe teaching children and adolescents how to be empathetic leaders and understand the plight of others are imperative to prevent such tragedies from happening again.

HISTORY

The Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR) was created in 2013. The primary mission of the CCSR is to develop responsible global leaders/entrepreneurs that will be positive contributors to society and will work to combat critical social issues.

By providing project-based learning activities, the CCSR offers a learning experience that enhances: empathy, self-confidence, teamwork, self-esteem, and leadership skills. We believe that incorporating real-life experiences for students to develop and implement projects to help others will positively affect their self-image and understanding of others. Also, The CCSR works with school administration to integrate social-emotional learning, citizenship, resiliency, and social intelligence into the district curriculum and activities.

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Soft Beds for Shelter Animals

Nothing but the softest and most cuddly blanket beds for our nearby animal shelter animals.There is a constant need for bedding for animals at shelters awaiting homes. The animals oftentake the bedding they had been using to their new homes. These 4 fifth-grade girls worked hardmeasuring, cutting, and tying knots to make pet beds.
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Walkathon

I wanted to let you know that two of our 6th grade boys, James Marino and Matt DeMeo, have been working hard to plan a Walkathon at Hormel to support the Mystic Market. Wegmans is donating water for the walkers. Would it be possible to post an announcement to CCSR’s Facebook page?  The pledge sheet is ...
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Summer Academy Press Release

Summer Leadership Academy The Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR), a program in the Medford Public Schools, is offering high school students an opportunity to participate in a Summer Leadership Academy in July. The students will learn important leadership skills and strategies, such as teamwork, collaboration, problem solving, social responsibility and project-based learning. The ...
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