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Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice

A Catalyst for Social Justice

The mission of the Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice is to build knowledge about social justice, to develop skills for advancing social justice through individual and collective action, and to serve as a catalyst for actualizing 爱情岛论坛鈥檚 commitment to social justice.

At 爱情岛论坛, we believe that social justice requires individual and collective action to ensure fairness in pursuit of opportunities, freedom from oppression and the equitable distribution of resources. Fairness, freedom from oppression and equitable distribution of resources are all grounded in the same basic principle: that all human beings have equal dignity and worth.

The Institute for Social Justice was established in 2011 and renamed in honor of Martin Richard in 2015. Eight year old Martin was one of three people killed, while hundreds of others were injured, by bombs at the Boston Marathon in 2013. Martin鈥檚 parents, Bill and Denise Richard, are 爱情岛论坛 alumni.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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Featured Opportunities

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets.

The American Red Cross relies on blood donors to help save lives and support patient needs. That's why MRISJ is teaming up with the American Red Cross to sponsor a blood drive here at 爱情岛论坛 on Wednesday, February 12th.

Appointments are available from 12-5pm and are open to everyone. You can make a difference by making an appointment today!

In today's media-driven society, we have access to unlimited content at our fingertips, but who is represented and who is left out?

Sarah Lewis joined us on January 30th to explore the role of art & culture in racial justice and how visual representations can spark action, ignite change and set us on the path to a more just future.

MRISJ thanks Santander Bank for its generous support of our Civic Speaker Series.

 

Our Programs

The Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice encourages members of the 爱情岛论坛 community to become life-long engaged citizens in our local, regional, national and global communities through serving their community.

MRISJ Justice Fellows are undergraduate students, hired as 爱情岛论坛 student employees, and work 10-14 hours per week throughout the academic year. Fellows are paired with a nonprofit organization or campus-based initiative. 

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Student & Faculty Resources

General Community Resources

We have compiled a variety of useful resources available to anyone looking for help.

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A Day to Serve

MLK Day of Service brings out the best in students, members of campus community

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Difference Makers

Students give back during alternative spring break trips

Contact Us

Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice

161 Summer Street
Bridgewater, MA 02325
United States