Emily Reed
  • Social Work
  • Class of 2017
  • Akron, Pa.

Emily Reed Participates in Alternative Winter Break Program

2017 Jan 25

Emily Reed of Akron, Pa., chose to spend winter break working to help others in the Dominican Republic through an Alvernia University Alternative Break program. Reed is studying Social Work at the university.

Students volunteering with the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters in Los Trez Brazos of the Dominican Republic taught English to K-5 classes during the day, as well as teaching evening English classes to adults. They provided several workshops at the school on dance, painting, crafts, soccer and baking. In addition to visiting and praying for the sick, students organized and restocked the Sisters pharmacy and learned about Dominican Republic history while visiting the local Colonial Zone and Boca Chica beach.

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.