<p>Community School Student Partnerships (CSSP) is a student organization that provides mentorship in schools throughout the West and Southwest Philadelphia communities. As part of Penn’s overall university-assisted community network through the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, CSSP supports recess, school day, after school and evening programs across six public schools in West Philadelphia by recruiting, training, and coordinating 100-120 Penn student mentors. <span style="color: rgb(74,74,74); background-color: rgb(255,255,255); font-size: 16px; font-family: Inter, sans-serif;">When interacting with students in classrooms and during CSSP events, mentors have fun, grow as individuals, and positively impact the West Philadelphia community. Penn students also work with teachers, staff, and other partners to support students’ academic and extracurricular endeavors. </span></p>

Ava Strong

Officer

Claire Keller

Owner

Jonah Proepper

Joy Xiong

Katherine Taylor

Keira Feng

Kyuho Lee

Michelle Lee

Om Manghani

Bill Gao

Member

Darlene Sam

Luc Santilli

Steven Wren

Community School Student Partnerships

Developing mutually beneficial relationships with West Philadelphia public schools through mentorship

CSSP is my most fulfilling club! It's amazing to be able to hang out with elementary school students and just be silly. Our role is also incredibly important because a lot of these schools are underfunded and understaffed; they really appreciate the extra help.

I love being a member of CSSP! Ever since the first semester of my freshman year, I have been volunteering in a local West Philadelphia elementary school mentoring second and third graders. This experience has been very meaningful to me, as I have been able to form positive relationships with the students I work with. This organization is a great way to get involved in the local community and schools in the area.

CSSP has taught me more than just being a mentor to children. I have learned about compassion, patience, and so much more from the mentees.

Community School Student Partnerships Alumni