HU Alternative Spring Break 2013
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Homeless on the Yard: Mass Demonstration
WE NEED YOU!!!ASB 2013: D.C is sponsoring an event onFriday, March 8th from 12:00pm-2:00pmentitled “Homeless on the Yard”.The goal of this event is to raise awareness forhomelessness in the DC area and across the nation.We will have students scattered in areas across themain yard to create a mass visual depictionof the epidemic rates of homelessnesss.This will be an interactive event sponsored by theAlternative Spring Break Steering Committee.If you are interested in participating in the demonstration,please sign-up using the Google link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AouTakRyTQQ2dExmRHFhcUlQQkgwSEtmdG1ySnRHVXc&usp=sharingFor those who cannot participate but arestill interested in helping, we will also be collectingdonatable materials to give to homeless shelters in the D.C area.Please spread this information along.All are welcome to assist and participate in this event.For inquires, please contact the Howard UniversityAlternative Spring Break 2013 Steering CommitteeAlso, be sure to follow us on Twitter at @huasb -
No More Snooze: Homelessness in DC
No more snooze button—the issue of homelessness around the nation is giving you a wake-UP call! 3.5 Million Americans are homeless each year in the United States! Recent figures show that 1 in 50 children in the U.S. are homeless with most being under the age of 5. This year the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Program Washington DC site is focusing on HIV/AIDS and homelessness awareness. As a Howard University student, you are a DC resident, but were you aware that on a typical day about 6, 954 people are homeless, however, the shelters can only accommodate beds for 2,000? Nationwide, 1.7 million people under 18 will experience homelessness each year, most being runaways, and 40% are African-American. So what can you do? ASB Participants hope to bring awareness to DC residents about homelessness as well as support local organizations that are working to see the end of this issue, during the week. For those of you going to Cabo or Miami, no worries, there are post-Spring Break volunteer opportunities! Check out the Howard University ASB Program on Friday, March 8th from 12 PM-2 PM for our first Homeless on the Yard Demonstration to receive more information and resources for the homeless. Entering the world of the homeless, for most, was the result of an unfortunate personal tragedy and now is our time to help. Pick up the phone and answer the call that will help lead us to a nation where no one is homeless!!
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Homeless On the Yard Student Demonstration
No more snooze button—the issue of homelessness around the nation is giving students a wake-UP call! 3.5 Million Americans are homeless each year in the United States! Recent figures show that 1 in 50 children in the U.S. are homeless with most being under the age of 5. This year the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Program Washington DC site is focusing on HIV/AIDS and homelessness awareness. As a Howard University student, you are a DC resident, but were you aware that on a typical day about 6, 954 people are homeless, however, the shelters can only accommodate beds for 2,000? Nationwide, 1.7 million people under 18 will experience homelessness each year, most being runaways, and 40% are African-American. So what can you do? ASB Participants hope to bring awareness to DC residents about homelessness as well as support local organizations that are working to see the end of this issue, during the week. For those the students going to Cabo or Miami, no worries, there are post-Spring Break volunteer opportunities! Check out the Howard University ASB Program on Friday, March 8th from 12 PM-2 PM for our first Homeless on the Yard Demonstration to receive more information and resources for the homeless. Entering the world of the homeless, for most, was the result of an unfortunate personal tragedy and now is our time to help. Pick up the phone and answer the call that will help lead us to a nation where no one is homeless!!
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ASB Week!! Come out and support our events!! You can start with a generous donation for today’s RADIO-THON that is going on all day today!
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It’s that time of year again, that’s right…National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7th) and Valentine’s Day! However, what is different about February 14th for you this year? Well for starters, you can be prepared for the unexpected [or expected ;)], by helping to protect yourself from the spread of STDs, particularly, HIV. Did you know that every 9.5 minutes someone in the United States is infected with HIV? How about that one in five individuals living with HIV are unaware of their infection status?
This year the Alternative Spring Break Program Washington DC site is focusing on HIV/AIDS and homelessness awareness. As a Howard University student you are a DC resident, but were you aware that the HIV infection rate in the District is 2.7%, which is well above the 1% epidemic level established by the World Health Organization? During Spring Break, we hope to bring awareness to DC residents about this public health issue as well as support local organizations that are working to combat the spread of HIV.
Currently, condoms are one of the few barrier methods to protect yourself from STIs, so please come out to the Lower Level of Blackburn on Valentine’s Day 2013 to receive your complementary Trojan brand condom, coupon for condom purchase, and other lovely goodies! Will you decide to wrap it up this Valentine’s Day and 3-Day President’s Day Weekend?! Only 500 condoms are available, so get them while they are hot, because remember “No glove, no love!”
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Howard University Spring Break Program (by howarduniversity)
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We will forever love and miss you, Donald Albert “AJ” Hill Jr.
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel filled with Howard University students, professors and administrators as well as Reverend and Mrs. Hill for the home-going service of the dearly departed Donald Albert “AJ” Hill Jr. on Thursday, January 17, 2013.
Donald Hill was a junior, Legal Communications major from Winston Salem, N.C. He was an Annenberg Scholar in the School of Communications who had an uplifting spirit and could not help but shine his light on others through his encouraging messages, humility, and love for God. He inspired his peers at Howard University through his extraordinary community service. Hill was so immensely passionate about helping others that he became a part of the Alternative Spring Break family by participating in ASB Chicago: 2011. He continued his commitment to service by returning to Chicago in 2012 where the theme P.E.A.C.E (Promoting Education, Advocacy, and Community Engagement) was initiated.
“Donald was the epitome of what every man should be,” says Joseph Dillard, a senior Political Science major. “He displayed genuine love and service to everyone that he came in contact with.”
Donald Hill was serving as the Site Coordinator for Alternative Spring Break Chicago 2013 before he passed. His dream was to spread awareness about Chicago’s gun violence. He was persistent in making sure that gun violence was recognized so that gun laws could be mandated around the world.
“He was like a brother to everyone he met. He had a very warm personality and a calm spirit,” says Jennifer Brooks, a junior Legal Communications major.
In honor of Donald Hill, a scholarship will be made in his name. He will forever be loved and missed, and his smile will never be forgotten.
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Press Release: Direct Link for 2013 ASB Applications
Good Afternoon,
We apologize for the inconvenience. Due to the overwhelming access, our “2013 Application” page is temporarily unavailable.
To download a copy of the 2013 Alternative Spring Break (ASB) applications, please click here. Again, to access 2013 Alternative Spring Break Early Decision application, please go to the direct link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G-cUInOpVKa4lRYujRBoRUOSzFG6CMIE8gjOWIvpI3Y/edit.
If you have any trouble, please contact the Steering Committee at hualternativespringbreak@gmail.com.
[Update]: The Early Decision application period has closed. We are now accepting applications for the Regular Deadline. To download the Regular Deadline application, due Friday, January 11, 2013, please click here.
In Truth & Service,
The Howard University Alternative Spring Break 2013 Steering Committee
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Alternative Spring Break 2013 Steering Committee with Executive Director Dr. Paula Whetsel-Ribeau
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Overview: Alternative Spring Break
Mission
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is a service-learning program in which students are challenged to discern how their unique gifts and skills can be used to meet the needs to target communities and the world at large.
Vision
The vision of Alternative Spring Break is a wide-spread program that seeks to expose students to concepts of social justice, urban education, and community development in an attempt to cultivate leaders through the depths of spiritual enlightenment and vocational discernment.
Purpose
The purpose of Alternative Spring Break is to provide an enriching service learning experience for Howard University students to explore diverse cultures and traditions while positively impacting the lives of others and themselves.
Goals
The goals of Alternative Spring Break are for Howard University students to
- respond to the needs of our community through service and activism,
- reflect on the impact of our work through critical assessment and contemplation
- develop leadership skills
![It’s that time of year again, that’s right…National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7th) and Valentine’s Day! However, what is different about February 14th for you this year? Well for starters, you can be prepared for the unexpected [or expected ;)], by helping to protect yourself from the spread of STDs, particularly, HIV. Did you know that every 9.5 minutes someone in the United States is infected with HIV? How about that one in five individuals living with HIV are unaware of their infection status?
This year the Alternative Spring Break Program Washington DC site is focusing on HIV/AIDS and homelessness awareness. As a Howard University student you are a DC resident, but were you aware that the HIV infection rate in the District is 2.7%, which is well above the 1% epidemic level established by the World Health Organization? During Spring Break, we hope to bring awareness to DC residents about this public health issue as well as support local organizations that are working to combat the spread of HIV.
Currently, condoms are one of the few barrier methods to protect yourself from STIs, so please come out to the Lower Level of Blackburn on Valentine’s Day 2013 to receive your complementary Trojan brand condom, coupon for condom purchase, and other lovely goodies! Will you decide to wrap it up this Valentine’s Day and 3-Day President’s Day Weekend?! Only 500 condoms are available, so get them while they are hot, because remember “No glove, no love!”](http://24.media.tumblr.com/63112fdc6e4bc7d5c79d230b2bef6b04/tumblr_mi2zogemDj1rk7q12o2_r1_500.jpg)
