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Alternative Spring BreaktoNew OrleansSponsored byMeramec Service Learning and Campus LifeMarch 15 – 20, 2009 : 

Alternative Spring BreaktoNew OrleansSponsored byMeramec Service Learning and Campus LifeMarch 15 – 20, 2009

The Problem : 

The Problem Recovery From Hurricanes Katrina & Ike Continues

The Problem : 

The Problem New Orleans is a patchwork quilt of completed houses, vacant lots, and houses as they were post-Katrina.

The Solutions : 

The Solutions Brad Pitt’s Make It Right Program Has Started In the Lower 9th Ward http://lifewithoutbuildings.net/2008/09/Brad-Pitts-Make-It-Right-Homes-Now-Under-Construction.html

Our Trip : 

Our Trip Vans of Meramec Students & Faculty will partner with Catholic Charities & Delgado Community College to rebuild houses for older adults in need.

Our Trip : 

Our Trip We will be housed and fed by Catholic Charities.

Our Trip : 

Our Trip Tasks include: Painting Scraping Drywalling Landscaping

Our Trip : 

Our Trip We will drive to New Orleans on Sunday, March 15, Work and play Monday through Thursday, Then drive back on Friday, March 20. One More Thing…

Trip to French Quarter Wednesday Night : 

Trip to French Quarter Wednesday Night

Costs : 

Costs What to Pay: $25/day room and board = $100 fee Bring extra money for independent sightseeing and snacking Meals when traveling on Sunday and Friday on your own. How to Pay: $50 Deposit reserves a spot. All fees due on Feb. 13th. Fundraising Possibilities: Mardi Gras Event

How to Sign Up : 

How to Sign Up Pick up a Registration form and Release form at 1. Campus Life Office – SC223 2. Service-Learning Office – BA219-J $50 deposit reserves a spot $100 due Feb. 13th Or contact via email: dhalsband@stlcc.edu Come to the next meeting: Thursday, Feb. 5 at 2pm, SC200-201