Social Issue: Accessibility

Date: February 25-March 3, 2024

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

Register here: Link

Most older citizens prefer to stay in their homes as they age, but many are unable to due to lack of mobility, resources, mental health issues, etc. This non-profit is dedicated to helping our aging community members stay in the place they call home by providing assistance to meet their needs. They have several programs to help achieve this goal: Meals-on-Wheels, Care Connection, Independent Living Services, Memory Programs, and our Senior Centers. While working with this organization you will get the opportunity to build relationships with elders in the community and help with any of the programs.

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.