DePaul recognized with 2018 Franciscan Outreach Community Impact Award

May 30, 2018

On May 3, Franciscan Outreach presented DePaul with its Community Impact Award for the university's outstanding contributions to underserved communities throughout Chicago and the world. DePaul President A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., accepted the award on behalf of the university at the Franciscan Outreach Spring Gala. The award commends DePaul for its public service work in the Steans Center and the Institute of Global Homelessness.

Dr. and Mrs. Esteban mingle with guests at the Franciscan Outreach Spring Gala on May 3. Dr. Esteban accepted the Community Impact Award on behalf of DePaul University. (Image courtesy of Franciscan Outreach)

The Franciscan Outreach Community Impact Award recognizes individuals, organizations and institutions that make significant contributions to help vulnerable people who are living in disadvantaged communities. (Image courtesty of Franciscan Outreach)

DePaul and Franciscan Outreach have a long history of partnering on community service work. Nursing graduate students, for example, help supports its meal program and facilitate support groups. (Image courtesy of Franciscan Outreach)

At the Franciscan Outreach Gala, Dr. Esteban expressed how humbled and blessed DePaul feels to receive the Community Impact Award. (Image courtesy of Franciscan Outreach)

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