Alyssa Evans Making a Difference Through Alternative Break Program

2014 Mar 5

Alyssa Evans, of Easton, Pa., is spending spring break working to help others in Reading, Pa., through an Alvernia University 'Alternative Break' program. Evans, is a senior Social Work major at the University.

“Next door to the university and yet worlds away” is a phrase that encapsulates what students experience while ministering to people in the Reading area. While assisting diverse non-profit agencies, students are exposed to the vast social and economic inequalities that characterize the United States’ urban landscape, of which Reading is a poignant microcosm.

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ALVERNIA is a fast growing Franciscan university, grounded in the Catholic and liberal arts traditions, that combines diverse academic opportunities with personal attention and an unmatched commitment to community service. Situated on a scenic 121-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pa., the university supports a rigorous and caring learning community that is home to more than 3,000 students. For more information visit alvernia.edu.