Break A Difference

We're honored and extremely proud of our partnership with @UABaltimore! More than that, we're appreciative of the contributions of our Urban Alliance interns every year🙏

A9: We are always inspired by our Volunteer Coordinators who help us mobilize our volunteers. They consistently go above and beyond to facilitate transformative volunteer experiences. #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat

Reply 2: A2: Don’t forget Amariyanna Copeny (Little Miss Flint) was 8 when she started weekly water distributions in Flint #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat

A3: Reflection. Service can be challenging and social justice issues are complex, so it is essential to have time to process them. What did each student learn? How does that relate to their own life and story? #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat

A4: Networking- It’s amazing to provide a community with what you feel it needs, but one can’t forget they’re not working for the community, but with the community. Assist youth in building these relationships so they can meet community needs. #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat

A5: MLK knew the youth are integral to lasting change because they have the energy to back their passion with action. Serving the community addresses a problem bigger than oneself and works towards a solution. #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat #MLKDayOfService

A7: Hmmm, maybe this one #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork

A6: For MLK Day, while we’re not coordinating a service project, our friends at @The6thBranch are doing it up big in East Baltimore — if you’re still looking to volunteer, you can find more info here: tinyurl.com/wdbjx2y #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat #MLKDayOfService

A5: Youth leadership in community service honors the power of bringing together a group of passionate, like-minded people who will create a movement that values positive change and advocacy. #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat #MLKDayOfService

A4: Education - Think critically about the ways in which a particular social justice issue intersects with other groups. What are the large scale implications of those issues? #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat

A3: Self-care. We love seeing enthusiastic and engaged youth wanting to go all in on a project. It is awesome! At the same time, there should also be an emphasis on volunteers’ wellbeing. Staying hydrating and taking breaks are key. #PowerOfYouth

A2: At one of our employee’s universities there was a student org which installed solar powered tables that double served as charging stations to influence a green initiative at UMBC #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat

A1: Start at school! Join a club or group that addresses a topic you’re interested in. If one doesn’t exist, think about starting one. Utilize your school’s staff. Maybe a guidance counselor, teacher or coach can point you in the right direction. #PowerOfYouth #PromiseChat

When it snows during Alternative Breaks, you make a snowman of course! #BADinNY

Amber welcomes Break'rs to New York City, NY #BADinNY instagram.com/p/Bf4ZHdkhqby/

Chris welcomes Break'rs to Houston, TX where we'll be for 5 weeks! #BADinTX instagram.com/p/Bf36nAJBrSU/

Maggie welcomes Washington, DC Break'rs where we'll be for four weeks this year! #BADinDC instagram.com/p/Bf3pzQaBkpf/

We had a massive response to our projects in Houston TX this year! There are so many people that love to help! One of those people is our Site Director, Christopher Harrison. His first Alternative Break was with B.A.D. and he can’t wait for ASB to get going! #BADinTX