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Turn Your Skills Into Impact

DifferenceCorps

Tired of talking about change? Ready to build it? DifferenceCorps connects you with the structure and support to tackle inequality through real projects that matter.

What we're about

We mobilize talented people into practical, community-rooted work. No endless meetings. No bureaucratic maze. Just a clear path from idea to implementation in six months. You bring the skills and commitment. We provide project funding, access to ASU resources, connections to our partner network, and just enough structure to help you succeed.

 

Difference Engineers building an interactive map of community needs in Los Angeles
Difference Engineers building an interactive map of community needs in Los Angeles

Upcoming event

 

Creative Justice Lab

October 27th - 28th

The Creative Justice Lab (CJL) is a two-day workshop that connects current ASU students with communities in Southern California with the goal of incubating collaborative, practical solutions to structural inequality.

The CJL will take place at:
ASU California Center
1111 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Map

October 27th
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
All Day Hackathon for students and community members

October 28th
12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Pitch Day (lunch will be provided)

Creative Justice Lab flyer
A flyer for our inaugural Creative Justice Lab on food insecurity

How it works

~ Six months. Two phases. Real results.

 

Between each cycle, you get two weeks to catch your breath, wrap up loose ends, and prepare for what's next.

What you get

Project development guidance from our Difference Engineers. Modest funding or in-kind support for materials and implementation. Access to select ASU resources. Connections to our community of change-makers. Recognition for work that matters.

Time commitment: 5-10 hours monthly.
Applications: Open bi-annually.

 

Learn more in our Orientation Guide.

Ready to start?

Complete this form to get notified when applications open. First, develop a basic project idea that matches your skills with community needs. Then apply when the window opens. If selected, you'll start at the beginning of our next cycle.

 

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