"Twelve groups are going to twelve different areas around the nation this Saturday," said Jennie Kwon, co-chair of Alternative Spring Break and senior in LAS. "Some of the groups are going to help migrant farm workers' rights in San Juan, Texas, pediatric cancer patients in Houston and Native Americans in Dupree, S.D."
The group raises its own money to go on the trips by fundraising and giving direct contributions.
Some fraternity brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon are devoting the bulk of this year's spring break by working with the residents on the Olglala Sioux Tribe Native American Indian Reservation to build homes in Pine Ridge, S.D.
"Thirteen guys from our house (Sigma Phi Epsilon) and one mom are going on a road trip to South Dakota," said Kevin Casey, sophomore in LAS.
Casey said that each person would raise $150 for gas and other expenses.
"Our alumni board will double whatever money we raise and then we will give the extra money directly to the Native Americans," he said.
Casey added that he believes the experience will be a rewarding one.
"I think it's going to be a great bonding experience with the guys from the house," he said. "This was something I wanted to do before I graduated. I know it's going to be a good learning experience."
Here is a link to the Chapter site. Looks like they are busy working doing good works and hosting ESPN Celebrities. Good stuff in any case.
Updated 5:00 pm CST 3-17-05 for correct chapter information.
Real life experiences ahead for some over break - The Daily Illini - News
