These students come from around the country, from Canada, and, this year, also from Paris. In every community, there is a need for affordable housing. That’s over 1600 people taking our mission to heart. Alternative spring break for 2017 will bring over 1600 students to NOAHH’s build sites. These numbers tell the story of why building affordable housing is important, but it’s only when students volunteer alongside the families who are working toward owning a home that those numbers become real. The storm exacerbated the problems local, hardworking families already faced in finding a decent, safe place to live: Since 2005, home prices have soared 46% and rental rates have increased by 31%. In New Orleans, the need for affordable housing goes back well before Hurricane Katrina. More importantly, many students learn on site about the importance of affordable housing. Many students volunteer without any construction experience, learning on site how to swing a hammer, measure and cut a board, or put up trusses. “Part of what makes Alternative Breaks so special is getting to experience what home is for others, creating a home and a family for your participants, and then coming to New Orleans and building homes for others.” – Cady Trvalik, George Washington UniversityĪlternative spring breaks are learning experiences.
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