Alternative Spring Breaks 

Dolores Huerta Foundation/ Loyola Marymount University / San Jose State University / National Association of Social Workers

Alternative Spring Break Program 

The Goal of the Alternative Break Programs are promote service and cultural exchange on the local, national and international level through hands on community based learning.  Students are immersed in diverse contexts with concrete challenges that heighten social awareness and inspire lifelong non-violent direct action.

▪  Established in 2005

▪   Since 2005, Over 70 students have lived and worked with Lamont, Weedpatch and Arvin families.

▪   Organized university financial aid workshops

▪   Tree planting beautification project w/ Kern County Parks and Recreation Department | Lamont and Arvin, CA

▪  Radio Interviews w/ Radio Bilingüe, Radio Campesina

▪  2007 Door-to-Door Freeze Surveys | Lamont, Arvin, Weedpatch, CA 

▪ 2008 Needs Assessment Surveys | Lamont, Arvin, Weedpatch, CA