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2009 Tours of the Summer Urban Program

Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA) Invites You to a Morning Tour of the Summer Urban Program 12 camps in Boston and Cambridge serving over 900 children and youth! Tours begin at following locations [...] Read the story »

Our mission

The Phillips Brooks House Association strives for social justice. As a student-run organization, we draw upon the creative initiative of students and community members to foster collaboration that empowers individuals and communities. Through social service and social action, PBHA endeavors to meet community needs and promote social awareness and community involvement at Harvard and beyond.

PBHA is a student-run, staff supported public service/social action organization at Harvard College providing a variety of services to the Greater Boston community. PBHA is often called "the best course at Harvard." For more than a century PBHA programs have provided vital experiences for generations of leaders in service and activism, simultaneously developing real, meaningful community partnerships. Every year over 1,600 volunteers participate in over 70 PBHA programs each year. With professional staff support and advice, PBHA is a unique manifestation of college students' idealism, energy, and initiative.

Recent Updates on Our Website

Reunion Reception 2009
Reunion Reception 2009 by PBHA

Phillips Brooks House Association
is delighted to invite alumni, family and friends
to a
~ Reunion Reception ~
Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Phillips Brooks House Parlor
Harvard Yard
Brief remarks at 4:30 [...]

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A Reception for PBHA Seniors and Their Friends & Family
A Reception for PBHA Seniors and Their Friends & Family by PBHA

Need a place to meet your folks? Friends and family are welcome to wait for their graduate during the Class Picture at the Phillips Brooks House.

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PBHA Events During Commencement 2009
PBHA Events During Commencement 2009 by PBHA

Please join us and celebrate the PBHA community !
Senior Reception
4 to 5 PM, Tuesday, June 2, 2009 (immediately following the class picture)
Phillips Brooks Parlor, Harvard Yard
Brief remarks at [...]

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Public Service Celebration 2009
Public Service Celebration 2009 by PBHA

As another school year of service comes to a close, we cordially invite you to join us for the 2009 PBHA Public Service Celebration. Every year, we gather together for [...]

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2009 Tours of the Summer Urban Program
2009 Tours of the Summer Urban Program by PBHA

Phillips Brooks House Association (PBHA)
Invites You to a
Morning Tour of the Summer Urban Program
12 camps in Boston and Cambridge serving over 900 children and youth!

Tours begin at following locations [...]

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Program for the 6th Annual Auction of the Summer Urban Program
Program for the 6th Annual Auction of the Summer Urban Program by PBHA

PBHA’s Auction for the Summer Urban Program
Cambridge Queen’s Head Pub
(Below Sanders Theater in Memorial Hall at Harvard University)
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
5:30-8:30 p.m.

This festive event will help make possible PBHA’s [...]

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Harvard Students, Workers Fight To Keep the Harvard Community Together
Harvard Students, Workers Fight To Keep the Harvard Community Together by sethpearce

Over the past several months, Harvard’s Student Labor Action Movement has been fighting layoffs in solidarity with Harvard workers with support of many members of the student body, alumni, faculty, [...]

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