Walden University Teams Up with Tubman for Global Days of Service Project

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Walden University and Tubman partnered on October 14 during Walden's Global Days of Service to give back to the community in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The half-day event, which drew nearly 85 volunteers at Tubman's Maplewood center, brought together Walden University faculty, staff, students and alumni in Minnesota to paint, organize, assemble furniture, and conduct yard and garden clean-up in support of Tubman's work in the community.

"Community service is an important value at Walden, and an essential way for us to make a positive impact. We are pleased to partner with Tubman for our project this year to help raise awareness for the critical work they do in our community," said Jonathan Kaplan, president of Walden University.

"Everyone can be a part of our vision for thriving people, healthy relationships and peaceful communities," said Jennifer J. Polzin, Tubman's chief executive officer. "We appreciate Walden's support so we can continue providing these life-changing services that people want and need."

Tubman provides safe shelter, legal services, mental and chemical health counseling, youth programs and community education to the Twin Cities communities.

This year marked Walden University's 12th annual Global Days of Service, a weeklong volunteer event when the university's community is encouraged to make a difference in their communities. In 2016, more than 220,000 volunteer hours were contributed as part of the initiative. Volunteering with Tubman was one of many Global Days of Service projects initiated by the Walden community worldwide during the month of October in support of the university's commitment to social change.

About Walden University
For more than 45 years, Walden University has supported working professionals in achieving their academic goals and making a greater impact in their professions and their communities. Students from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 150 countries are pursuing their bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees online at Walden. The university offers more than 85 degree programs with more than 435 specializations and concentrations. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org. Walden is one of more than 70 institutions in 25 countries that make up the Laureate International Universities network. For more information about Walden, visit www.WaldenU.edu.

About Tubman
Tubman's philosophy is rooted in our inspiration and namesake, Harriet Tubman. Facing unrelenting adversities, Harriet Tubman encouraged others to simply "Keep going." Each year, Tubman offers safety, healing and hope to nearly 25,000 people of all ages who are facing violence, exploitation, homelessness, addiction or mental health challenges. Our culturally responsive services are rooted in decades of research, innovation, experience, and partnership. Incorporating feedback from the people we serve and the community, Tubman provides countless ways to help. To learn more, please visit www.tubman.org.

SOURCE Walden University