News and Events
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PCUN Christmas Toy Drive
Come rally in support of our immigrant community members by donating a Christmas gift! Let’s show our community partners that L&C is here to bring some joy and hope this holiday season. PCUN’s Donation Cut-Off Date is December 18th, 2025.
Join the Food Drive with the Nest & Alder House: Support Food Insecurity On-Campus & Beyond
Give today to support Lewis & Clark students and low-income community members affected by the temporary loss of SNAP benefits.
community engagement, experiential education, experiential learningFrom Camper to Changemaker
This summer, Deenie Bulyalert BA ’27 directed the Table Rock Youth Camp in Grants Pass, Oregon. Bulyalert’s efforts, funded by a Nielson Social Change Innovation Grant, helped young campers develop leadership skills informed by Indigenous teachings.
2025, bark, Beyond Portland, civic action, civic engagement, community engagement, community involvement, human rights, innovation grant, leadership & service, leadership and service, leadership, lewis and clark college, Nielson Grant, off campus, overseas, public service, social change and community involvement, social change, social justice, student leadership & service, studentMeet the 2025 Nielson Social Change Grant Recipients!
Learn more about this year’s grant recipients and their projects that seek to create positive social change within their communities.
PortlandA Community-Centered Approach to Housing Insecurity
Lewis & Clark’s partnership with local nonprofit Blanchet House enables students to provide dignified aid to those living with housing and food insecurity in downtown Portland.
- EVENTS
Past Events
January 23, 2026MLK Service Day
Join the Center for Social Change for our annual MLK Service Day, a part of MLK Week at L&C.
November 21, 2025The Nest Open House
The Nest, Lewis & Clark’s resource center located on undergrad campus in Roberts 112, is having an Open House on Friday, November 21st, from 4pm to 6pm! It is available to law students, grad students, and undergrad students. Bring your clothes, as we will be having a clothing swap! Food will be provided. :)
November 20, 2025Land is Life: Sharing the Struggles of Migrants, Peasants, and Indigenous Communities
Join Center of Social Change, Kapamilya Filipino Student Club, SEED, and Kalikasan Solidarity Organization for an educational event exploring the direct connections between the struggles of peasants & migrants.
There are limited spots, so please RSVP HERE! Dinner will be provided.
Social Change and Community Involvement is located in room 321 of Fowler Student Center on the Undergraduate Campus.
email leadserve@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7076
Social Change and Community Involvement
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219









