Trip Leaders Meet Participants!

On Tuesday, September 15th, we welcomed over 75 participants to the Alternative Break Program. We had a general meeting to discuss the Center for Leadership and Service, Alternative Break program, and who we were. Following that, we had the moments they had all been waiting for. LOCATION REVEAL! Where would all of this incredible trips be starting their journey? 

Problems Facing America's Youth - Louisville, KY

Freedom Isn't Free: Civil Rights and Poverty - Selma, AL

Community Development - Durham, NC

Disability/Ability Awareness - Indianapolis, IN

Issues Facing the Refugee Community - Atlanta, GA

Health and Wellness Through the Lifespan - Charlotte, NC

Homelessness, Hunger and Urban Poverty - Memphis, TN

Each of these trips came up with different ways to present their theme to their participants: cupcakes, puzzles, scavenger hunt, etc.

 - Photo Courtesy of Tyra Livingston

- Photo Courtesy of Sophia Rubio

We are so excited to finally have everyone with us and now working towards learning more about their trip! Our trips set off on October 15th and will be returning to Knoxville on October 18th! Stay tuned to our site because you will have the opportunity to follow each trip through their own personal blogs! See pictures from their service work, organizations they have worked with , and read in to the life of an alternative break student. 

~ Fundraising Opportunity ~

Please join us on October 6th from 5pm-9pm at the Chipotle on the Strip (Cumberland Avenue)! This will be a great time for good fellowship and food. Mention the Alternative Break Program or show this flyer below and 50% of each receipt will be donated to the program! HOW COOL!?! 

Don't miss out on one of our favorite fundraiser of the year! 

See you all October 6th! 

*If you would like a larger version of this picture, feel free to contact me at hpennesi@vols.utk.edu.