La Sierra University Social Work Department

In partnership with La Sierra University Church, we are hosting an immersive experience to aid current and future community leaders (aka YOU) better understand the needs of the vulnerable and marginalized populations in our communities. It will provide simulated experiences that will shed light on systemic challenges with service provision from non profit and governmental support. This important learning experience is open and free to anyone. There are a number of spots filled already, so be sure to register ASAP and pass the information along. #socialwork #LaSierraSocialWork #poverty #hope #socialjustice

Congratulations to our graduating class of social workers! introducing our BSW cohort, 2023!

Valerie Arteaga, BSW! 🎉

After graduation, Valerie plans to seek employment within the social work field and take some time to focus on herself and being an awesome mom to her son.

Congratulations Valerie, we are so proud of you.

Doris Affine, BSW

After graduation, Doris will continue on to Loma Linda University to complete a double masters in Social Work and Criminal Justice in the advanced standing program.

Congratulations Doris, we are so proud of you. 🎊🎉

The social work class of 2023 on their last night in SOWK 495. We will be recognizing each of these awesome students between now and graduation. Congratulations.

Today begins Sexual Assault Awareness Week. Join us on the campus mall outside the student center to chalk the walk with messages of support, empowerment, and hope. We hope to see you there.

The conference is done and now our students prepare to lobby tomorrow. They will be talking with legislators from all over CA to advocate for title protection, mental health services for college students, and resources and education for foster parents.

On Friday, February 24, 2023 from 9am-12pm, the departments of social work and Health and Exercise Science will be facilitating a poverty simulation developed through the Missouri Community Action Network. This simulation provides people from all backgrounds an opportunity to understand poverty in a hands-on way. This educational tool can help shed light on the discrepancies in our social service systems, and will increase the participants' empathy towards vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Participants will receive an identity and family profile and will experience one month of poverty condensed into the time of the simulation. At the end of the simulation, there will be time for discussion, processing, feedback, and a presentation on existing resources local to Riverside.

Registration for this event is now live at this link:
https://lasierra.edu/poverty-simulation

This immersive experience is free and open to anyone. Participants must register for this event as there are limited spaces.

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Volunteers Needed!

The 2023 Point-In-Time Count is right around the corner and your help is needed. This is a yearly event that helps determine the amount of unsheltered adults and youth so that services can be determined and provided. Will you help the city of Riverside by volunteering?

See information below or click on this link to register:
https://rivcohhpws.org/homeless-point-time-pit-count

Today is . Our department is raising $5,000 for student scholarships. We have a ways to go to reach that goal. Would you consider supporting? Any amount helps! Click the link below to go to our page or text givingtogether13 to 71777.

Thank you so much. Today is the official day, but you can donate up until the end of this month.

La Sierra University I'm fundraising for La Sierra University. It's an amazing organization. Everybody please check out my campaign! Find out more and donate here: https://igfn.us/vf/givingtogether/team/SocialWork