Alternative Break Connections (ABC) leads community service-learning trips during the University’s winter and spring breaks. ABC participants travel in teams to different cities, engage in active service, and have the opportunity to gain new perspectives on society while meeting community needs, and learning about and building upon community assets. We have traveled all over the country from Texas to South Dakota to Chicago to Miami.
Winter and Spring Applications are Due: Friday, October 19th
Summer Applications are Due: Friday, December 7th
*Applications can be picked up in the Office of Student Activities (University Union, Room 217) or here
Winter 2013
WV (January 14th – January 19th)
Laughlin Community Center - We will be volunteering at an after-school program for K-12 students as teaching assistants, food preparers, and mentors. There are also construction activities such as the community garden program and greenhouses. The after-school program is only hosted from Monday – Thursday, so we can volunteer with the Catholic Charities Neighborhood Center (right next door) on Friday. The Laughlin Center will provide us with information on local attractions and activities for our spare time. Trip cost: $215 per perso
New York City (January 20th – January 26th)
Serve with local non-profits to work with people with disabilities, people with HIV/AIDS, mentoring youth. Trip Cost: $275 per person
Spring 2013 (March 16 - March 24)
Nashville, TN
Serve with local non-profits focused on urban education. Trip Cost: $4
Baton Rouge, LA
Serve with local non-profits to work with homeless youth. Trip Cost: $475
San Diego, CA
We will be staying at Hostelling International either Downtown or Point Loma. We will be volunteering at different agencies such as a Youth Center and a homeless shelter. There will also be free time to explore museums, the beach, different restaurants etc. Trip Cost: $475
Summer 2013 (June 2013)
Costa Rica
Serve with Projects Abroad in an orphanage working with the children on homework and literacy. There will also be construction projects. Trip Cost: $1500
Trip Cost
Domestic trips typically cost between $400 and $600 and international trips will cost approximately $1200-$1600.
Initial Deposits
Winter Break Apps Due Friday, October 19th
Winter Break First Deposit Due ($100) Wednesday, October 31st
Spring Break Apps Due Friday, October 19th
Spring Break First Deposit Due ($100) Friday, November 16th
Summer Break Apps Due Friday, December 7th
Summer Break First Deposit Due ($250) Friday, February 1st
Fundraising
Members can choose to fundraise some, none, or all of their trip cost. This year, we will be fundraising through Black & Gold Catering (TU Concessions), Alumni Fidelity and a variety of local businesses. If you have questions specifically related to fundraising, please contact our Vice President of Fundraising..
Meetings
Throughout the semester, there will be mandatory meetings leading up to winter, spring, and summer break trips. At these meetings, students will be given travel updates, hotel accommodations, and other information important to having a productive trip. This will also be a time for students to organize fundraising events for each trip. We will try our best to organize meetings that are convenient for everyone, but it is your job to make the meetings a priority.
Looking for community service opportunities on campus? Join us in our monthly campus cleaup: Adopt-A-Campus. Email Corinne DeRoberts for more information and to register.
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