If you or someone you know between the ages of 12 and 19, is interested in an alternative spring break experience in New Orleans Lower 9th Ward, then Dedicated To Make A Change wants to hear from you. Students will be travelling by train departing on Amtrack March 26 through April 7 and again on April 26 through May 5. This is a youth planned service work experience where housing will be dorm style and meals will be in a group setting. The teams work every day but Sunday.
Educator Gail Wolkoff says, " In 2010, I created an all inclusive youth organization, Dedicated to Make a Change. Our mission is to connect youth with the world to promote peace, greater understanding and a love of learning. We provide an experiential learning environment to learn justice, diversity, poverty, and social responsibility." Anyone interested can contact her at http://www.dedicatedtomakeachange.com.
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