A significant component of the Lincoln Memorial University experience is SERVICE. Our University Mission Statement is clear about the importance of SERVICE to the development of the whole person and states specifically our belief that “a major cornerstone of a meaningful existence is service to humanity; service to the community where one lives; and service in a global and diverse society with an emphasis on the underserved.
All students receiving any type of institutional financial assistance are expected to participate in the Student Service Initiative. More than just a requirement, however, this program is a way for students to broaden their horizons and become involved in community and service learning projects. The University encourages and helps facilitate paths for students to provide service opportunities on an individual basis. Student organizations also provide service to the community on a larger, group level. And when possible, Lincoln Memorial University partners with outside service groups such as Remote Area Medical, Mission of Hope, Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society and United Way.
Read more about this exciting opportunity below. For questions and additional information, contact Elise Syoen, Associate Dean of Students, 423.869.6433 or email at: elise.syoen@LMUnet.edu.
The Student Service Initiative is an opportunity for students receiving Institutional Financial Aid from Lincoln Memorial University to broaden their horizons and become involved in service learning projects and community service.
Participants in the SSI program are all undergraduate students receiving any form of financial aid from LMU (for example, sport scholarships, Lincoln Grants, and academic awards). Students receiving state or federal grants or loans or other aid from non-LMU sources are exempt from the Student Services Initiative but are encouraged to participate.
As part of the requirement to receive institutional aid, students are required to participate in a 10-hour service learning component per semester in a project directly related to the academic field of study. The Student Service Initiative will include only those projects and initiatives that do not include internships and payable service.
Community Service Log
Non-Profits/Charities (Knoxville / East Tennessee / SE Kentucky LMU service area)
Girl Scouts of America YMCA of East Tennessee National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee United Way of Greater Knoxville Extensive listing of Knoxville area civic organizations About Knoxville, extensive listing
Highlander Research and Education Center
Non-Profits / Charities (Kentucky)
Operation Unite, Kentucky 1.866.678.6483
Eastern Kentucky Child Care Coalition 606.337.6044
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care
Independence House 606.529.9386
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care
Cabinet for Families and Children
Department for Protection and Permanency606.337.6171
Department for Community Based Services606.337.7055
Kentucky Regional Poison Center800.222.1222
Kentucky Office for the Blind800.321.6668
Non-Profits/Charities (Cumberland Gap Larger Region)
LMU Organizations | |
Claiborne County Habitat for Humanity | 423.865.3547 |
Claiborne County Chamber of Commerce | 423.626.4149 |
Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce | 606.248.5603 |
American Red Cross | 423.626.9617 |
Manna House (Tazewell, TN) | 423.626.8765 |
Salvation Army (Middlesboro, KY) | 606.248.4925 |
Cooperative Christian Ministries (Pat Stanley) | 606.248.8022 |
American Cancer Society | 1.800.ACS.2345 |
ROHO | 606.248.5456 |
Rotary Club of Middlesboro | |
Rotary Club of Pineville (Jimmy Gragg) | 606.337.3159 |
Shrine Club | 606.248.6311 |
Boy Scouts of America | 606.248.1414 |
Kiwanis Club of Middlesboro (Richard Smith) | 606.248.3886 |
Kiwanis Club of Pineville (Mike Long) | 606.337.3411 |
Lions Club of Middlesboro (Roy Asher) | 606.248.1252 |
Lions Club of Pineville (Earl Hurst) | 606.337.3951 |
Pump Springs Baptist Church | 423.869.8323 |
Blessing House | 606.248.5939 |
Girl Scouts of America | 606.248.1766 |
Angel Food Ministries, Shawanee Baptist | 423 869 2797 |
United Way | |
Heritage/Preservation/Education |
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Bell County Public Library System | 606.248.4812 |
Bell County Historical Society (James Madison) | 606.242.0005 |
Parks/Recreation/Events |
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Wilderness Road State Park (VA) | 276.445.3065 |
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (Janice Miracle) | 606.246.1072 |
Pine Mountain State Park (John Brock) | 606.337.9512 |
Mason's Pumpkin Festival (male only) | 423.869.6271 |
Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival (Pineville, KY) | 606.337.6103 |
Government Agencies/Departments |
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Bell County Animal Shelter (Jennifer Nagle) | 606.337.6331 |
Bell County Friends of the Shelter (Liz Lamont) | 423.869.6271 |
Claiborne County Animal Shelter | |
Bell County Animal Clinic | 606.248.4243 |
Mainstreet Pineville (Tim Cornett) | 606.499.3835 |
Healthcare |
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Tri-State Comprehensive | 423.869.5376 |
Laurel Manor Healthcare | 423.626.8215 |
Lincoln Memorial University |
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Campus Physical Plan Projects (Karen Farmer) | 423.869.6464 |
LMU Baptist Collegiate Ministries | 423.869.2562 |
Lincoln Library and Museum (Steven Wilson) | 423.869.6422 |
Citizen Organizations |
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Friends of the Middlesboro Library | 606.248.4812 |
Pineville/Bell County Community Development | 606.337.7074 |
Middlesboro Little Theater | |
Social Services/Mental Health |
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Middlesboro Group Home | 606.248.6719 |
Mercy Mission | 606.248.8132 |
Operation Unite | 1.866.678.6483 |
Eastern Kentucky Child Care Coalition | 606.337.6044 |
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care Independence House | 606.529.9386 |
Cumberland River Comprehensive Care | |
Middlesboro | 606.248.4949 |
Pineville | 606.337.6137 |
Crossroads Drug & Alcohol Treatment | 606.526.9598 |
Cabinet for Families and Children | |
Department for Protection and Permanency | 606.337.6171 |
Department for Community Based Services | 606.337.7055 |
Lifeline of Bell County | 606.337.9955 |
Kentucky Regional Poison Center | 800.222.1222 |
Kentucky Office for the Blind | 800.321.6668 |
Bell County Day Treatment/Recovery & Safe School | 606.337.0957 |
Bell County Homeless & Housing Council | 606.337.5519 |
Pineville | 606.337.7478 |
Middlesboro | 606.248.2990 |
Bell County Council on Literacy | 606.248.4000 |
Bell-Whitley Community Service Agency, Inc. | 606.337.3044 |
Environmental Responsibility
I Love Mountains
Sierra Club
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth
Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards
Earthjustice
Appalachian Voices