March 10/11-16/17, 2012*
*Date depends on site
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is one of Canisius' most popular and rewarding experiences. Campus Ministry has offered this unique community service alternative to traditional spring break activities for the past 21 years. In the spring of 2011, 44 Canisius students and staff traveled to sites in rural Applachia located in Kentucky and West Virginia to work on home repair, and to Erie, PA to live and work with the Benedictine Commnuity.
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| Canisius students work on a home in Appalachia |
The ASB program is based on four cornerstones: Solidarity, Social Justice, Spirituality, and Simplicity. The experience offers a tangible opportunity to reach out and extend oneself beyond normal boundaries. It provides an opportunity to view a different culture and meet diverse people. Participants and community members gain a valuable perspective on human relationships and the power of service. Students return renewed, refreshed, and with a new vision about their lives and the world around them.
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| Canisius students after a lobbying visit on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. |
2012 Sites:
- Glenmary Farm (Vanceburg, KY)
- Nazareth Farm (Salem, WV)
- National Parks Service at Harper's Ferry (Knoxville, MD)
- Lantz Farm/Coal Tour (New Martinsville, WV)
- Appalachian Catholic Worker (Spencer, WV)
View an informational powerpoint here. (.pdf)
Applications are available in the Campus Ministry office (OM 207) and can be downloaded here. There are still openings at Glenmary Farm, Nazareth Farm, Lantz Farm, and the Appalachian Catholic Worker! Get your applications into Campus Ministry by Friday, January 20, 2012!
To learn more about Alternative Spring Break, please contact Sarah Signorino at 716.888.2424 or signoris@canisius.edu.