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Sites

This year, we are excited to introduce to you a total of 8 sites across the country to choose from! They are organized into 4 family groups: New BeginningsRoots and Resilience, and Dreamers of Tomorrow.

New Beginnings

YOU’LL BE IN MY HEART
Baltimore, MD

About: At this site, participants will volunteer with Asylee Women Enterprise (AWE), an organization offering transitional housing, community, and legal support to refugees and asylum seekers. AWE provides holistic services to help individuals heal from trauma and rebuild their lives in Baltimore. Participants will assist with facilities work, engage with asylum seekers, and support refugees as they settle into the community. This experience also offers educational insights into the challenges refugees face in the U.S., fostering a deeper understanding and empathy for their journeys.

Site Leaders: Lauren Johnson and Allison Westerbeek

Participant Cost: $320


WELCOME, THIS IS A FARMHOUSE
Fort Collins, CO

About: Harvest Farm, a branch of the Denver Rescue Mission, is a faith-based rehabilitation program for men recovering from addiction. Located 40 miles north of Denver, it combines physical farm work with addiction education classes. At this site, participants will engage in daily farm life, from hands-on tasks to sharing meals and attending classes with the residents. This unique experience offers the chance to serve while connecting with individuals on their path to recovery, all set against the backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.

Site Leaders: Holden Blanton and Esha Rashid

Participant Cost: $380

Roots and Resilience

COUNTING STARS
Corpus Christi, TX

About: At the Padre Island National Seashore, participants will work with the National Park Service to preserve this vital ecosystem, home to sea turtles and 380 bird species. The primary project will involve building a corral to protect endangered sea turtle nests from threats like human interference and predators. Participants will also clean a sea turtle lab and help remove trash from the beach. Weather permitting, they’ll camp on-site, experiencing the natural beauty of the area while contributing to its conservation.

Site Leaders: Sophie Azar and Eugene Min

Participant Cost: $350


GIVE A LITTLE BIT
Atlanta, GA

About: Georgia ranks amongst the bottom quartile for access to healthcare and healthcare quality in the United States. Diseases like HIV, heart disease, and diabetes afflict Atlanta, GA’s poorest populations. In Atlanta, we’ll gain hands-on experience working with organizations that emphasize community health like the Empowerment Resource Center and MEDShare International. Furthermore, we’ll speak with representatives at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control while touring their facilities to learn about healthcare in public service.

Site Leaders: Shayaan Essani, Riya Patel, and Devin Crawford

Participant Cost: $360

Dreamers of Tomorrow

SUDDENLY I SEE
Pittsburgh, PA

AboutAt this site, participants will work with Gwen’s Girls in Pittsburgh, an organization focused on preventing female juvenile delinquency by empowering girls with critical life skills. Participants will engage with girls in the after-school program, help with cleaning and decorating, and lead new initiatives. By the end of the week, participants will gain insight into the challenges and triumphs that girls and women experience.

Site Leaders: Jenny Chu and Drew Woodward

Participant Cost: $300


BREAKAWAY
Savannah, GA

About: In Savannah, a city known for its Southern charm and historic beauty, poverty remains a stark reality, with 1 in 4 residents living in poverty and over 40% of children affected. Participants at this site will work with underprivileged youth through Operation Beacon, volunteering at a local middle school(not confirmed) and supporting Park Place Outreach, which provides services for at-risk youth. Throughout the week, participants will explore various approaches to breaking the cycle of poverty by empowering and uplifting young people in the community.

Site Leaders: Elizabeth Grimm and Olivia Kries

Participant Cost: $310