Social Issue: Homelessness, Poverty, Food Insecurity & Mental Health

Date: February 25-March 3, 2024

Cost: $400 (includes transportation, lodging, t-shirt, service fee, and food)

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Homelessness in this area has recently sky-rocketed, increasing 55% from 2022 to 2023. This experience will send Michigan State students alongside another non-profit organization into the community to assist in building homes in under resourced/underserved communities. Additionally, students will be immersed into the history as well as the culture of the area. Participants will learn how this organization came to be one of the few of it's kind serving exclusively African Americans during the time of segregation. This community partner looks forward to having passionate students excited to use their energy and talent to impact and help transform communities.

Alternative Spartan Breaks provides accessible, quality service opportunities, education about social issues, and exposure to diverse cultures and communities to promote the active citizenship of Michigan State University students.

Since 1991, Alternative Spartan Breaks has provided Spartans with quality service experiences around the country and the world. Modeled after the Citizenship Schools in the 1960's, Spartans are educated on a wide range of social issues as well as our 8 components before attending their experience. Through education and service it is our hope that our Breakers continue to give back to their communities and become community collaborators.

As an organization, ASB would like to express gratitude for the commitment of our Spring Weeklong Site Leaders. As such we are offering a $50 stipend as a token of our appreciation for the dedication put into serving this position. This stipend works to acknowledge and support the efforts of our site leaders to foster a collaborative and rewarding environment. Amounts correlate to different duties the Site Leader must complete. If all are completed, the full $50 stipend will be granted.