While spring breakers this year may find the tragic devastation in Haiti too fresh, with the infrastructure too diminished at present for any effective hands-on efforts within the country, there are plenty of opportunities to translate thoughts of a do-good spring break vacation into action. Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in August 2005, and though thousands gave their money and time to the rebuilding efforts, the work is far from over.
It will take years, and maybe decades, to rebuild and repair businesses, homes, and most importantly, lives in the Gulf. Thousands of students spent last year’s spring break doing hands-on volunteer work in the region and beyond – the United Way is a great place to start your research, as they send students between the ages of 18 to 24 from all over the country on ABS (Alternative Spring Break) each year to lend a hand.
.....to be continued ......
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