What are Alternative Breaks?
Alternative Breaks are week-long, immersive service trips that allow students to travel domestically and internationally while providing meaningful service to a variety of nonprofits working to alleviate different social issues intertwining social justice into the programs.
Stay tuned for our 2025 Alternative Break Programs!
Alternative Breaks 2024
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Nazareth Farm, West Virginia
Nazareth Farm is an organization located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia. Their mission is to serve their community through low-income housing repairs and to build a warm and welcoming community on the farm.
This trip will take place from January 6-13 and transportation will be provided.
Spots are limited! If you are interested, please contact Maggie Kilpeck [email protected] or Zeke Caldon at [email protected].
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Appalachia Service Project, Jonesville, VA
Projects will include:
- Roofing – Replacing and repairing roofs can lead to significant improvements, mitigating damage caused by leaks.
- Drywall – Drywall projects can be ceiling repair, wall repair, or part of a room addition.
- Siding – Repairing existing siding or installing new siding weatherizes a home from the elements, making it more efficient and reducing utility costs for homeowners.
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American Hiking Society, Natural Bridge State Parks, Virginia National Parks
Projects will include:
- Improvement of the Thistle Ridge Trail and Blue Ridge Trail systems
- Improvement of the Cedar Creek Trail
- Efforts to reroute Buck Hill Trail
- Project work will involve the installation of blazes along the trail, using 4x4 posts
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Staycation, Oswego, NY
- Partner with local community partners throughout the week
- Each day of day(s) of work focusing on different needs of our community