Past Trips

2008-2009

Appalachia

The Appalachia team will be traveling to West Virginia to work with an organization called Beans and Rice. Beans and Rice works with at-risk children, low-income communities, and community development, and this ASB team will be working with children and adults in different settings. Another aspect of this trip is a series of community development workshops which will result in team members receiving a certificate in community development.

Baltimore

This trip is being arranged through Catholic Charities. Although the specific details of the trip are still being finalized, there are two organizations with whom the team will likely work. Sarah’s House provides shelter, meals, and caseworkers for individuals looking to get back on their feet and need some help getting started. Our Daily Bread is a multi-faceted organization. There is an employment center, which helps people find jobs and prepares them to succeed in the workplace. Clients can also receive assistance finding affordable housing once they have a job. There is also a hot meal program provided by Our Daily Bread.

Clearwater

The Clearwater, FL team will work with the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Although the exact service project has not yet been determined, one of the team’s projects will likely involve the restoration of the otter exhibit, as well as other restoration and/or conservation projects around the aquarium.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic team will be traveling to Monte Cristi, DR to work with Orphanage Outreach. The team will be working in and staying at an orphanage. The primary service work of the team will be tutoring and teaching the children in the Orphanage in English.

Honduras

This trip will deal with issues of sustainable living and drinkable water. Students will be doing construction work in preparation for the installation of a water system as well as the construction of vital community resources. The construction will enable a water system to be put into place that will allow a small community to gain suitable drinking water.

New York City

This trip will be working with the Center for Student Missions (CSM). CSM will provide lodging for the group in a local New York City church, and will be the liaison between this ASB team and the organizations the team will be serving. Although at this time the exact organizations have not been finalized, some possibilities include working with homeless individuals through The Bowery Residents Committee, working with ESL students through the Urban Impact of NYC, and working with children at Harlem Children’s  Zone.

Gulf Coast

This trip will aid in the reconstruction of a Gulf Coast community. Students will learn about the effects of global warming on the environment and the various socio-economic issues that have been problems for the Gulf Coast region.

2007-2008

Chicago

This trip deals primarily with the issue of at risk youth in major cities. The group will work with a community organization, The PEACE Community Center located in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. PEACE Community Center provides after school programs, meals, and other social services to the children and families of the community.

Gulf Coast

This trip aids in the reconstruction of a Gulf Coast community.  Working with an organization called Camp Coast Care, students learn about the effects of global warming on the environment and the various socioeconomic issues that have been problems for the Gulf Coast region.

South Carolina

Students work with Habitat for Humanity and participate in their annual collegiate challenge. This event puts college students to the challenge of building as many houses as possible over spring break for Habitat. Students will have the opportunity to build houses with recipiet families, community members, as well as, students from other colleges around the nation.

Honduras

This trip deals with issues of sustainable living and drinkable water. In partnership with Engineers Without Borders, students will be doing construction work in preparation for the installation of a water system as well as the construction of vital community resources. The construction will enable a water system to be put into place that will allow a small community to gain suitable drinking water.

Tennessee

Students work with Catholic Charities to aid in refugee relief.  Refugees are from a variety of places including: Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Iran, and Cuba.  Students will be helping refugees to adjust to the American way of life.  This will include helping parents tend to children, setting up apartments for newly arrived refugees, and picking up furniture donations.

Washington, D.C.

Students on this trip have the opportunity to work closely with a non-profit organization called Campus Kitchen. The aim of this organization is to promote responsible use of food as well as providing nourishment for those in need in our nation’s capital. Participants will pick up food supplies, prepare, and deliver meals to the organization’s clients.