The goal of America Reads is to provide mentors
and encourage children in Prince George's County
elementary schools to develop into
independent and lifelong readers.

America Counts mentors work with
students in Prince George's County elementary
schools to build a strong mathmatical foundation
for future college and career success.

Eligible mentors receive Federal Work-Study funds.

SATURDAY OF SERVICE
April 14, 2007


In the spring of each year, students, faculty and staff, along with their families, go out into the communities surrounding the University and work with community partners to enhance our
shared environment.
Projects include planting hundreds of trees at Lake Artemesia or picking up tons of trash in the Anacostia Watershed, Everyone enjoys this opportunity to meet new people, enjoy the nice spring weather and do some meaningful service.

This nationwide reading party is sponsored by the National Education Association and supported by many of America's leading literacy, youth, and civic groups. The University of Maryland's America Reads*America Counts program coordinates this annual campus event that includes hundreds of children from Prince George’s County Public Schools and hundreds of University students, faculty & staff.

Alternative Spring Break provides meaningful
community service-learning projects around the
country for students interested in an
'alternative' spring break adventure.

November 11-19, 2006

Each November the CommunityService-Learning works with several student organizations to create a week-long program focusing on Hunger and Homelessness.

Community Involvement Interns

"Building bridges between
UMCP and local community"