Charleston area community members, will be doing what they can to make a difference in other people's lives as they participate in this year's Alternative Spring Break. The program, sponsored locally by Newman Catholic Center's Student Volunteer Center at Eastern, places teams in communities around the country to engage in community service and experiential learning.
All trips involve hands-on service, education, reflection and cultural experiences.
The remainder of the cost is subsidized by the Newman Catholic Center. Gifts from various university organizations, as well as community groups, also help defray the cost. It allows volunteers to witness their faith through prayer and a simple lifestyle. Work includes the preparation and serving of meals in a soup kitchen and working in a thrift store. Volunteers at this site join others with common goals in the building and renovation of decent and affordable housing.