WASHINGTON – On Saturday, March 7, more than 1,300 Howard University students will forgo a “traditional” Spring Break to spend the week serving communities across the country. More than 27 busloads of students will depart to complete over 100,000 hoursof service, fulfilling projects such as mentoring and tutoring youth, conducting college readiness presentations, rebuilding homes, greenhouse sowing and environmental conservation, supporting food pantries, and helping restore neighborhoods in more than 22 citiesnationwide.  

The Howard University Alternative Spring Break (HUASB) program is celebrating 32 years of service to communities across the nation.  This year’s theme, “Service with Impact: Empowering Communities & Dismantling Disparities,” reflects students’ commitment to addressing systemic inequities and creating everlasting change. 

"Through a willingness to apply their values and commit to service during this critical time, our HUASB student leaders are not only impacting communities across the nation, but they are changing narratives and inspiring others to serve and lead,” says Benard L. Richardson, Ph.D., dean of the Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. 

HUASB is the nation’s premier service-learning initiative-- the largest collegiate service program offered at no cost to participating students. As part of the program’s unique approaches to student leadership development, HUASB is completely student-led. It has served as a national service-learning model for other universities, uplifting countless communities across the country and around the world. 

WHAT: HUASB Departure Day Event 

WHEN: Saturday, March 7  

WHERE: Cramton Auditorium, Howard University; 2455 6th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20059 

WHAT: HUASB Service National Programs in Various Cities 

WHEN: Saturday, March 7 – Saturday, March 14 

WHERE: Participants will depart Howard University to travel to more than 20 cities, highlighting a variety of service projects including those listed below. 

Atlanta, GA; Youth Holistic Wellness and Developing Pathways to Food and Housing Stability 

Fountain Of Hope, Service Date: March 12 

William M. Boyd Elementary School, Service Date: March 9-13  

Department of Parks and Recreation, Service Date: March 11-12

Asheville, NC; Youth Holistic Wellness  

My Daddy Taught Me That, Service Date: March 9-12 

Asheville Peak Academy, Service Date: March 9-13 

Delta House Life Development of Asheville, Service Date: March 9-12

Baltimore, MD, Restorative Justice and Community Development

Holistic Life Foundation, Service Date: March 11-12 

Bay Brook Elementary/Middle School, Service Date: March 9-13 

Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School, Service Date: March 9-13

Charlotte, NC; Youth Empowerment and Developing Pathways to Food Stability

Hope For Harvest, Service Date: March 10-12 

Zealous Empowering Nurturer, Service Date: March 11

Chicago, IL; Youth Empowerment and Restorative Justice 

Chicago Youth Centers - Sidney Epstein Youth Center, Service Date: March 9-12 

Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Service Date: March 10-11 

Perspectives/IIT Math & Science Academy - Perspectives Charter Schools, Service Date: March 9-13 

Detroit, MI, Developing Pathways to Housing Stability and Youth Holistic Wellness 

Stevenson Elementary School, Service Date: March 9-10 and March 12-13 

Midnight Golf Program, Service Date: March 11-12 

Driven By Growth, Service Date: March 9-10 and March 12-13 

Washington, D.C.; Youth Empowerment and Developing Pathways to Food Stability

Nineteenth Street Baptist Church, Service Date: March 7 
East Capitol Urban Farm, Service Date: March 9-12  

Anacostia Highschool, Service Date: March 9-13 

Martha’s Table, Service Date: March 11-12 

Community Development Faith Exploration, Service Date: March 9 

A detailed view of media-ready service sites can be found HERE . 

• To request an interview, B-roll or cover the event please contact: mediarelations@howard.edu  
• For visitor parking information on March 7, visit  Campus Parking | Office of Auxiliary Enterprises.  

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