-Margaret Mead

Alternative Breaks

See examples of 2006 - 2007 service projects

Email us! vis_asb@emich.edu

VISION-

Create a community of Eastern Students who take an active role in learning about social issues and use their knowledge, skills, time, and effort to make their community a better place.

MISSION-

Raise awareness and educate students about social issues by sending them on a quality Alternative Break that will inspire them to reach out and become a leader and/or helper in their own community.

A few words of inspiration

"I was trapped in my home with no way off my porch. Your six students came to my home in Dickson Tennessee. These six students built me a wheelchair ramp. They gave me back the freedom my health took away."

                            -Barry Jewell

Member of United Cerebral Pulsey



"We rely on volunteers and donations and it is only through people like your students that Access, our maternity program, can continue it's much needed work in the community providing education and support to women and families in crisis pregnancy."

                              -Linda M. Heno

Second Glance Resale Shop Manager



"I commend the University for encouraging the students to be part of this program. These opportunities offer so much for the students: it is some what of a reality check. We look forward to many more years of service."

                                                                        -Audrey Fontana

Director of Volunteers:Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans