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Provides support for APPLES Service-Learning, which is celebrating a legacy of 35 years as a student-led program that connects academic learning and public service. APPLES engages students, faculty and community in sustained and mutually beneficial partnerships for transformational educational experiences for students and for positive outcomes in communities.

Provides support for the Carolina Center for Public Service to make it possible for Carolina to fulfill its mission of respectful, engaged public service that is responsive and contributes to the common good across North Carolina and beyond.

Provides support for undergraduate students to expand their understanding of service, connect academic and community-based experiences and build their capacity to have a positive impact through service. Scholars complete rigorous program components and create a portfolio reflecting their individual scholarship and world experiences.

Provides support for tuition assistance and programming to select, service-oriented undergraduates to advance their commitment, knowledge and skills related to service. Community Service Scholars receive training, mentorship and individualized support of specific public service interests.

Provides support for CCPS to support the University’s response and relief efforts in the aftermath of natural disasters. CCPS serves as a hub for information, service opportunities and project fundings. Donations to the Disaster Relief Fund cannot be transferred to individuals or organizations; rather, the funds allow Carolina to engage with and fully support affected communities in the near and long term.

Provide support for the CommUniversity Youth Program (CYP) is the Stone Center’s longest-running outreach program. CYP, founded by Carolina students in 1992, serves an enrichment program for K-12 scholars. Communiversity Youth Program is supported by volunteers from the campus community and takes place after school, four days per week during the academic year.

Provides support for professional development experiences for students through internships with the Stone Center. The Fellowship, named for UNC-Chapel Hill alum Sean Douglas, a U.S. Army veteran, aviator and community leader, provides semester-long paid internships. Students work directly with Stone Center staff to develop meaningful service and engagement experiences on campus and in the surrounding communities.