Alternative Spring and Summer Break Trips
[ Project Appalachia ] [ Los
Niños ] [ Week of Hope ]
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Appalachia ] [ Los Niños
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Project Appalachia [ top
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Project Appalachia is an alternative Spring Break project that
visits the Appalachian region each year to rebuild the lives and
homes. In recent years, Appalachia has worked with COAP (Christian
Outreach with Appalachian People) to build additions and new homes
as well as repair existing homes. Students who participate in
Appalachia receive education about the culture they will be living
in for a week, and have the opportunity to create lasting friendships
and memories with the people they work with in Appalachia and
from La Salle.
Project Appalachia Photo
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Los Niños [ top
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Los Niños seeks to engage students in a unique experience
among communities in the bordertown of Tijuana, Mexico. Students
participate in direct service (the construction of community schools
and interaction with children in orphanages) and partake in discussions
on issues that are prevalent in Tijuana (border, socioeconomic,
and environmental issues). This experience incorporates experiential
learning, education, cultural awareness, and has a lasting impression
on those who experience it.
Los Niños Photo
Gallery [ top ]
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Week of Hope [ top ]
Week of Hope is an alternative Spring Break program that travels
to a different city each year to provide service. Students have
the opportunity to visit a new place and culture while gaining
valuable experience in service.
Week of Hope Photo Gallery
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For further information about how to volunteer for or participate
in these programs, please contact University Ministry & Service
at (215) 951-1804. You may also e-mail Becky Messa, Community Service
Coordinator, at messa@lasalle.edu,
or Louise Giugliano, Associate Director, at giuglian@lasalle.edu.
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