Spring Break with a Purpose
Each year, students who want to make a difference in others' lives join together to plan, organize, and develop a service project to complete during Spring Break in March. Past projects have included habitat restoration, trail building, art in the schools, and low-income housing and renovation. Franklin Pierce University subsidizes the cost of the weeklong trip so that participation is affordable and students understand the University's commitment to service learning. Many find that they gain much more than they give - lots of fun, the satisfaction of contributing their talents and energy, and rock-solid friendships that last for years.
Alternative Spring Break
In March 2007, the group undertook home repair projects on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with Mississippi Home Again - Operation TLC in Pascagoula, MS. This was a great opportunity for participants to make a difference and support the ongoing Katrina Relief efforts of our nation!
Previous Trips
1999 Habitat Restoration - Nature Conservancy: Hobe Sound, FL
2000 Trail Building - Tennessee Trails: Appalachian Mountains, TN
2001 Art in the Schools - National School and Community Corps, PA
2002 After School Programs - Boys and Girls Club: Jacksonville, FL
2003 Home Building - Delta Cultural Center: Clarksville, MS
2004 Youth Work - Delta Cultural Center: Mound Bayou, MS
2005 Building Handicapped Ramps - RAMP: San Antonio, TX
2006 Habitat Restoration - Virginia State Parks: Northeast, VA
Want to Know More?
For more information about the Alternative Spring Break Program contact Scott Ansevin-Allen.
Contact
Scott Ansevin-Allen
Assistant Dean of Student Involvement and Co-Curricular Programming
1.603.899.4151
ansevis@franklinpierce.edu
