The Drexel Newman Catholic Community will host a trip to eastern Kentucky to take part in the Christian Appalachian Project's annual WorkFest.  Service projects will consist primarily of building new homes and repairing older ones to help low‐income homeowners.  The experience will include cultural learning from homeowners and guest speakers.  Volunteers of any faith and work experience are welcome.  In addition to building relationships with Drexel participants, students will interact and work with alternative spring break groups from the University of Illinois-Chicago, Hofstra University, the University of Chicago, and Caldwell College.  Morning and evening reflections will occur in group and individual settings.  The group will depart Sunday, March 24, and return to Philadelphia on Saturday, March 30.  On the way back to Philadelphia, the group will stop in Cumberland, Maryland, our 2012 ASB destination, to allow participants to take part in a Good Friday prayer service if they wish.  We hope you can join us!  Estimated cost is $250 per participant, which includes all meals, housing and travel expenses.

Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that helps build affordable housing in partnership with those in need.  Collegiate Challenge is program Habitat has created as an alternative spring break for college students.  Throughout the week, volunteers will work on one of several homes currently being built for a local family in need.  NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, Wake Forest, and Elon University are all nearby, and there are plenty of local recreational activities.  The estimated cost is $250 per volunteer.

Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that helps build affordable housing for individuals living in poverty.  The program works with low to no income individuals to build housing.  By doing this, the program often inspires communities to band together for the common good.  For this trip, we will be working in Cleveland, Ohio to help Habitat at their ReStore warehouse.  We will be focusing on green initiatives to further the organization’s goals.  When volunteers are not working, Cleveland has a large selection of recreational activities including historical sites, museums, theatres, and restaurants.

Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that helps build affordable housing in partnership with those in need.  Collegiate Challenge is program Habitat has created as an alternative spring break for college students.  Throughout the week, volunteers will work on one of several homes currently being built for a local family in need.  Goldsboro highly depends on Collegiate Challenge students to contribute to their program, and often gives students a break during the week for a trip to the beach.  The estimated cost is $250 per volunteer.

Come experience Tupelo, Mississippi, the birthplace of Elvis Presley, and take in the sun of the South!  Mississippi continues to rank among the states with the highest poverty rates in the nation with over 20 percent of our population living in poverty.  The need for affordable housing is tremendous, making Tupelo a perfect ASB location for those looking to explore a new corner of the United States and make a difference.  We are looking for students who are willing to get up early to work and stay up late making memorable friendships.  Located near Mississippi State University, Tupelo national battleground, and various museums/attractions, this trip is sure to have opportunities that meet your interests.  If you’re a go getter and a hard worker, come on an adventure with us to Mississippi!