April 5-10, 2010
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is one of Canisius' most popular and rewarding experiences. For 19 years Campus Ministry has offered this unique community service alternative to traditional spring break activities. In the spring of 2009, 54 Canisius students and staff traveled to sites in rural Applachia located in Kentucky and West Virginia to work on home repair, to Erie, PA to live and work with the Benedictine Commnuity, and to Washington D.C. to attend a teach-in on immigration.
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| Canisius students work on a home in Appalachia |
The ASB program is based on four cornerstones: Community, Social Justice, Reflection, and Simple Living. 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. |
2010 Sites:
- Glenmary Farm (Lanceburg, KY)
- Catholic Worker Farm (Spencer, WV)
- Benedictine Community (Erie, PA)
- National Parks Service at Harper's Ferry (Knoxville, MD)
To learn more about Alternative Spring Break, please contact Sarah Signorino at 716.888.2424 or signoris@canisius.edu.
More Photos from ASB 2009
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