Alternative Winter Break 2008-2009 Sites
AIDS Foundation Houston
Health
Houston, Texas
www.aidshelp.com
AIDS Foundation Houston works in collaboration with other organizations to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS and to support those living with HIV/AIDS. Participants will be involved in many of the Foundation’s support programs, including the Foundation’s soup kitchen and an educational outreach program, in which participants walk the streets handing out safe sex packets.
Give Kids the World
Health/Social
Orlando, Florida
www.gktw.com
Give Kids The World is a non-profit resort that creates memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Since its founding in 1986, Give Kids The World has welcomed families from all 50 states and 50 countries. Volunteers will work in the Give the Kids the World Village and Resort in a range of capacities, such as operating rides, planning family activities and helping at concession stands. For more information, visit their web site at www.gktw.com
   
Misericordia/Heart of Mercy
Disabilities
Chicago, Illinois
www.misericordia.com
Misericordia is home to more than 550 children and adults with developmental and phsyical disabilities. They offer volunteer opportunities that are individually designed to help the children and adults achieve and maintain the highest level of independence possible. Participants will interact with these individual in their daily events, ranging from baking, puppetry, swimming, chores, and music.
Mountain Housing Opportunities
Disabilities
Asheville, North Carolina
Participants will work with homeowners whose income meets or falls below the local median. Mountain Housing Opportunities strives to make these homes more accessible by constructing home additions. Note: Mountain Housing works primarily outdoor and involves manual labor in its daily operations. Tasks can be assigned to each participant's abiltities.
   
No More Deaths / No Mas Muertes
Immigration
Tucson, Arizona
www.nomoredeaths.org
No More Deaths is an organization whose mission is to end death and suffering on the U.S./Mexico border through civil initiative: the conviction that people of conscience must work openly and in community to uphold fundamental human rights.
***Willingness to camp outdoors is required***
Teach For America
Education
Chicago, Illinois
www.teachforamerica.org
Participants will assist first and second year teachers who dedicate two years to teaching in urban and rural under-resourced schools. Participants will have the opportunity to observe classroom dynamics and help with classroom, extra-curricular and community activities. Participants will interact with a variety of age groups in the K-12 range.
United Cerebral Palsy
Disabilities
Dallas, Texas
www.ucpdallas.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Metropolitan Dallas seeks to improve the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. The center works with people of all ages and backgrounds. Participants will have the opportunity to personally interact with children and adults, assisting them with everyday activities and providing them with emotional support.
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