University of Maryland Social Work Community Outreach Service - SWCOS

Every fall, the University of Maryland, Baltimore commemorates our rich history and celebrates the future we’re building together during Founders Week, which this year runs Oct. 16-19. We are thrilled to celebrate the 2023 Public Servant of the Year, Shantay McKinily! Shantay has been directing the Positive Schools Center for 6 years now and we are so proud!

Founders Week 2023: Public Servant of the Year Shantay McKinily, MS - The Elm The director of the School of Social Work’s Positive Schools Center endeavors to change school climates and support families so students can thrive.

During this day of giving, please consider supporting the SWCOS. Through our core programs – Promise Heights, B’more for Healthy Babies, Family Connections Baltimore, The Positive Schools Center, and Social Work Education – SWCOS supports individuals, families, and communities while also training the next generation of social workers. Join us for Giving Tuesday today: https://www.givecampus.com/jql4be

This month, we are featuring the impact of Changemakers within SWCOS for Giving Tuesday. Today, we highlight the work of Positive Schools Center and Jessica Libowitz. Jessica serves as a social work intern for PSC. Jessica's work has helped over 12 community school sites in their endeavors to create positive change in their school cultures. If you would like to become part of the impact, use this link to make a gift: https://www.givecampus.com/jql4be Thank you for your support!

This month, we are featuring the impact of Changemakers within SWCOS for Giving Tuesday. Today, we highlight the work of Promise Heights Linda Callahan. Linda is the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant at Furman L. Templeton Preparatory Academy. Linda's work has helped students and families pass through common barriers within the West Baltimore City communities. If you would like to become part of the impact, use this link to make a gift: https://www.givecampus.com/jql4be Thank you for your support!

This month, we are featuring the impact of Changemakers within SWCOS for Giving Tuesday. Today, we highlight the work of former Promise Heights intern, Owyn Otero. Owyn is an Advanced Macro-Clinical student at the University of Maryland, School of Social Work. Having the opportunity to incorporate new knowledge from UMSSW and field experiences at Promise Heights with lived experience is the most impactful thing for Owyn, as well as seeing the change the students deserved within their school setting. If you would like to become part of the impact, use this link to make a gift: https://www.givecampus.com/jql4be Thank you for your support!

Learn more about the Baltimore Votes Student Election Judge Program to get involved in the upcoming midterm election! https://www.baltimorevotes.org/student?mc_cid=01d109dca9&mc_eid=e3e3d528e0

The city board of elections recently blocked the Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition efforts to transform our public transportation system. Great update on the fight for the Redline, it's not over!

Political Regulators Hosts Hassan Giordano and former Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon bring you the hottest political news while interviewing some of hottest newsmakers ...

Catch Dr. Shaia's interview from today on WYPR 88.1 Fm and the Midday Show!

"The Black Cell": Dr. Wendy Shaia's dark novel about racism, rebellion In her first novel, the anti-racist activist and University of Maryland social scientist imagines a dystopian future in which the imminent takeover of the US government by white supremacists sparks an armed Black and Brown rebellion.

Welcoming our new cohort of graduate students to SWCOS!

SWCOS Executive Director Wendy Shaia featured in the latest issue of Conversations with Wendy Shaia highlight her journey from Jamaica, England, and here at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. https://voyagebaltimore.com/interview/conversations-with-wendy-shaia/?fbclid=IwAR2htee4UcqD0wYudRWG3kCbJLlyW1C1qA_ezvpQvZBngarNA0gmZAoslso

Conversations with Wendy Shaia - VoyageBaltimore Magazine | Baltimore's Most Inspiring Stories Today we’d like to introduce you to Wendy Shaia. Hi Wendy, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story? I was born in England of Jamaican parents and moved to Jamaica at the age of four. My brother, twelve years older than me, remained in England to continue his [.....