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Alternative Breaks
Alternative Breaks (AB) offers service-learning opportunities for students looking to participate in community-centered volunteerism over their academic breaks. AB encourages participants to prioritize ethical volunteer practices and consistent reflection.
2025-26 Trips
New Orleans, LA
Focus: Community Development and the Environment
Participants will work with Lantern Light Ministry, Sugar Roots Farm, Edible School Yard, and Unity of Greater NOLA to support environmental and community development initiatives. They will explore how poverty, housing insecurity and sustainability intersect in New Orleans through hands-on service and reflection.
Jonesville, VA
Focus: Disaster Relief in Appalachia
Participants will partner with the Appalachian Service Project to assist with home repair and rebuilding efforts in rural Virginia. They will gain insight into the structural and environmental challenges faced by Appalachian communities.
Memphis, TN
Focus: Youth Development or Food Insecurity (TBD)
Participants will collaborate with Serve901 to support local initiatives focused on either youth development or food justice, depending on identified community needs. They will engage in service while learning about systemic inequities impacting Memphis residents.
Rio Grande Valley, TX
Focus: Housing & Community Care
Through a partnership with Proyecto Azteca, participants will support affordable housing efforts and community-based services in the Rio Grande Valley. They will work directly with families while gaining a deeper understanding of the social and economic challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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