Community Partnerships

Members of Bellarmine University’s class of 2025 participate in the Knights in Action service event in the Louisville, Kentucky

Our Connection to the Louisville Community

The Louisville network of nonprofits, organizing groups, and government agencies is as diverse and vibrant as our city. Known as the "Compassionate City," our community is not one without challenges, but is one full of people who generate innovative ideas and initiatives to address those challenges with great care. We believe our community partners who do this work every single day are the experts in promoting equity, justice, and systemic change in this city, so we share a deep commitment to seeking their guidance and supporting truly reciprocal partnerships in all of our community engagement initiatives.  

Signature Community Partnerships for DEI and Core Curriculum

Bellarmine has named three priorities for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our community engagement: Health and Wellness, Financial Empowerment, and Access to Education. The Center for Community Engagement and President's Task Force for Community Engagement are currently working to identify signature community partnerships which align with each of these DEI priorities.