Alternative Winter Break Changing Lives on Alternative Winter Break

By Year Course in Israel

“I’m on AWB to make a change in a person’s life, make a difference in the community, and inspire others to do the same.”  Emily Hecht, 9th grader from Westfield, NJ.

“By living and working in communities where the effects of their efforts can be felt, these teens learned firsthand about the issues affecting those who live in recovering and struggling areas. ” Andrew Fretwell, Alternative Winter Break program manager.

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