Habitat for Humanity working with students to rebuild homes in Louisiana over spring break
Robert Preliasco
Issue date: 3/15/07 Section: News
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On Tuesday, the class went to a Habitat build site in Westerly to brush up on construction skills before its trip to Slidell.
Hawkins said he enjoys the hands-on aspect of working with Habitat for Humanity.
"It's really rewarding because you can actually see the results of what you're doing," he said.
After returning from Louisiana, students will create a portfolio for credit about their experiences.
"How well you pound a nail is not going to determine what your letter grade will be for the class," Faris said.
The students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Louisiana. But many other expenses are covered. URI has contributed $3,000 to the program. The money will be used for food and five rental vehicles in Louisiana for transportation to the construction sites.
"The university has given us an awful lot of support," Faris said.
Other donations have come from the Lion's Club and the Golden Key Honor Society, which donated $200 to each of its members who are making the trip.
Traveling to the South is not foreign to the Alternative Spring Break program. Last year's Habitat project was in Albany, Ga.
Faris said she wants her students to remember that a person doesn't have to travel very far to make a difference, however.
"Affordable housing is a crisis all over the country. People need housing everywhere," she said.
Hawkins said he enjoys the hands-on aspect of working with Habitat for Humanity.
"It's really rewarding because you can actually see the results of what you're doing," he said.
After returning from Louisiana, students will create a portfolio for credit about their experiences.
"How well you pound a nail is not going to determine what your letter grade will be for the class," Faris said.
The students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from Louisiana. But many other expenses are covered. URI has contributed $3,000 to the program. The money will be used for food and five rental vehicles in Louisiana for transportation to the construction sites.
"The university has given us an awful lot of support," Faris said.
Other donations have come from the Lion's Club and the Golden Key Honor Society, which donated $200 to each of its members who are making the trip.
Traveling to the South is not foreign to the Alternative Spring Break program. Last year's Habitat project was in Albany, Ga.
Faris said she wants her students to remember that a person doesn't have to travel very far to make a difference, however.
"Affordable housing is a crisis all over the country. People need housing everywhere," she said.
