Matthew Junio Participates in Alternative Winter Break Program

2017 Jan 25

Matthew Junio of Edison, N.J., chose to spend winter break working to help others in Reading, Pa., through an Alvernia University Alternative Break program. Junio is studying Athletic Training at the university.

Students volunteered at several organizations in Reading, including Kennedy House, the Humane Society of Berks County and Berks Animal Rescue League. They removed furniture from the Abe Lincoln Hotel to benefit Habitat for Humanity projects, served meals at Opportunity House and New Journey Community Outreach, packed food pantry boxes for the Greater Berks Food Bank, and assisted with the Reading Collegiate Scholars' after school program at Reading Intermediate and Reading High School.

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.