Supported by Swarthmore College’s Garnet Collaborative, the Swarthmore College Community Challenge supports Swarthmore community members to build upon and expand meaningful relationships across our campus, providing a vehicle to a greater appreciation of varying perspectives and establishing trust and mutual respect and working together to create a more caring, inclusive, and empathetic campus community.
Start growing food at home and share the joy of growing food with others.
Organize a regular community gathering in your local area to celebrate a love of the written or spoken word.
Create an alternative learning community to share skills and talents in your community.
Bring people together in conversation through stories, art, and objects.
Welcome new arrivals with dinner in your community. Join a welcoming movement built around food, language and social interaction.
Transform a public space in your community into a joyful learning opportunity.
The Swarthmore College Community Challenge is an opportunity for Swarthmore College community members to come together to work on a project that they are passionate about and ultimately build College relationships. We’re excited to support local action across Swarthmore College communities worldwide and to see the collective impact we can have in building a healthier, more connected community.