CENTER FOR CITIZENSHIP AND

Created in 2013, The CCSR has funded a multitude of community changing student-led projects.

OUR PROJECTS

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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.

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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 who 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.

RECENT NEWS

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Medford Public Schools and Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility to Host Dedication Ceremony for Krystle Campbell Memorial Garden on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

MEDFORD—Medford Public Schools (MPS) and the Center for Citizenship and Social Responsibility (CCSR) program will be hosting a dedication ceremony for the new Krystle Campbell Memorial Garden on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 3:00 p.m. at the front entrance of Medford High School. The new garden will honor Campbell, a 2001 Medford High School graduate who ...

Medford Elementary Students Lead Initiative to Protect Medford’s Mail Carriers

Medford, MA — In a heartfelt initiative to promote safety within their community, twofifth-grade students from Brooks Elementary School, Savannah McLaughlin and Adam Costello,have taken a significant step to protect Medford’s postal workers. After learning about thealarming rise in attacks on mail carriers, including a tragic incident that occurred last Halloween,these young students decided to ...

Medford Public Schools’ Summer Art Workshop Inspires Social Impact

Medford, MA — The Medford Public Schools recently concluded its Summer Art Workshop, a program that empowered students from grades 1 through 12 to harness their artistic talents in ways that extend beyond the classroom. Sponsored by the Medford Arts Council, the City of Medford Community Fund, and the Cummings Foundation, this workshop provided young ...